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cat pee - of course! long, i'm afraid.

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stainesmassif · 08/05/2009 08:27

right. we have 4 cats and live in a densely populated cat area. we had a magnetic cat flap activated by collars but found that a local 'bully' cat that used to sometimes sleep on the previous owners' bed forced it's way through the cat flap and broke it, so we replaced with a regular one.

cats are generally ok, we have one needy one that i have to watch where he pees, tendency to spray when nervous.

however, recently there seems to be a new bully in town and now two of our cats have been attacked by it. as they are getting in through the cat flap this rotter seems to be attacking their back legs.

i'm not sure if this is the cause, but now i seem to be finding cat pee in the bathroom every morning. we have black floor tiles and can't leave the bath mat down as it's a pee target for one of the cats, so often hard to notice if someone does it. yesterday i was hunting down the strong pee smell and found huge deposits of dried pee round the back of the basin. cleaned whole bathroom with white vinegar and bicarb of soda, nice clean smell, come down this morning, more pee. further, last night, the non-needy cat walked into the lounge and peed in the middle of the floor!

sorry for length, i need suggestions for

  1. confidence building in cats to remove need to pee indoors
  2. removal of pee smell
  3. removal of pee stains on side of bath
  4. any suggestions for removal of pee smell from push chair!!!

many thanks!!

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stainesmassif · 08/05/2009 08:34
  1. deterrent to put cats off peeing in particular areas
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shootfromthehip · 08/05/2009 08:35

I have literally just inherited a tom cat who is peeing in random places (daughter's bed, bath, soft toys). I didn't want to but I have had to put a litter tray in our bathroom upstairs which does seem to have worked . I find the vanish carpet spray cleaner stuff to be quite good for smells but usually bicarb is enough.

Can't help with the other confidence issues, sorry.

Good luck, it is horrid to see your pets distressed. My own 2 cats are a bit traumatised by our new arrival but hopefully it will settle down.

sarah293 · 08/05/2009 08:59

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stainesmassif · 08/05/2009 09:01

i'm starting to take it personally! it's as if - don't they know i've already got my hands full???!

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WinkyWinkola · 08/05/2009 09:08

I'm watching this thread with interest because I need some tips too.

My cats (three toms, all neutered) spray everywhere. They used to poo up and down the hall too. Don't know why but it really got on our nerves. We weren't very understanding!

Now they're just not allowed in the house - only the kitchen and the study.

The drive and the garden absolutely stinks of their scent though. It makes me heave.

They're quite old though and perhaps it won't be long before they shuffle off this mortal coil and take their 'orrible stink with them.

Vulgar · 08/05/2009 09:19

This is good for getting rid of cat pee stench.

Sympathies for your stressed cats. We have had this problem too and it's awful.

ClaireDeLoon · 08/05/2009 09:26

Use dilute biological washing powder/liquid to get rid of the smells, if a faint smell lingers the cat may return to that spot to wee again apparently.

Not sure about the confidence building thing I'm afraid - maybe get a feliway diffuser, its a plug in that wafts happy cat smells around and calms them.

bella29 · 08/05/2009 09:58

Agree with Clairedeloon for getting smells out.

  1. Someone was recommended to try tea bags soaked in Olbas Oil on here a while ago - not usre if it worked.
  1. Confidence - Feliway diffusers can help but not sure they would help to that extent
  1. Stains on bath - Barkeeper's Friend (Sainsbury sell it).

Your poor cats

Stayingsunnygirl · 08/05/2009 10:08

I'd suggest feliway too - it's supposed to make cats more relaxed so might help with the stress of this other cat.

Citrus oil might stop them going back to certain areas as cats don't like the smell of citrus - and it shouldn't be too unpleasant for you either.

Carpeted areas - it might be worth giving that bit of carpet a really good clean, plus replacing the underlay underneath it - just a patch where it's got cat wee soaked in, not the whole room.

beautifulgirls · 08/05/2009 20:54

Many ideas above are good however, I would like to say that you should really get him checked out by a vet too. Cystitis is a very common problem in cats and should be checked for in this sort of circumstance as well as looking at all the behavioural issues.

Cats are secretive toileters. If they feel threatened then they change their habits and go where they do not feel challenged. Holding onto their urine can predispose to crystals forming which in turn can lead to infections/inflammation which in some cases can lead to complete blockage which is very serious.
Amongst other things these affected cats need to be provided with a "safe" toileting environment to use - that may mean them not crossing the path of another cat in the same house that they usually avoid, not having them have to go outside where other cats may challenge them etc etc. It may mean several litter trays to provide choice in the house especially where there are several cats.

Lots and lots can be done to help re crystals etc - special diets and increasing water intake in particular, but reducing stress is key too. Feliway spray and diffusers can also be helpful.

stainesmassif · 09/05/2009 10:02

thanks everyone, i bought feliway yesterday, just about to plug in, so will let you know how we get on.

however, there is a further development this morning. cat sick on the step outside their cat flap and also cat pooh...........surely they are trying to tell me something? will take milo to the vets on monday morning.

in the past i have got dh to pee around the perimeter of the garden, seems to keep other cats out, am going to ask him to do that again this morning.......

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stainesmassif · 18/05/2009 20:50

this just got worse! the cat that had peed in front of us was checked out by the vet and has a clean bill of health.

bought feliway and is plugged in.

dh has just been to the loo - about 12 feet from feliway plug in, and one of the worst areas for pee felonies.

our smallest, female, previously non-offending (as far as we were aware) just peed on dh as he was going to the loo. what's going on in our house? i am reaching the end of my tether. constantly mopping up pee whilst looking after a 5 month old who doesn't sleep through - am feeling a bit aaaaaaargh! any more suggestions??

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stainesmassif · 19/05/2009 08:07

bumpety bump. beautiful girls, are you there??

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stainesmassif · 19/05/2009 08:26

i mean beautiful girls - but any of you other beautiful girls,please feel free to advise!

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bella29 · 19/05/2009 08:48

Feline Advisory Bureau is an excellent website and they have a fact sheet on this type of problem here:

here

Good luck

stainesmassif · 21/05/2009 13:44

Thanks Bella - since posting on this they've calmed right down! typical.....

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