not exactly OT, cat odor help needed

[Guest guest]

Vinegar and baking soda will help the surface, but it's probably in the

padding underneath the carpet, which will take a lot of work. I'd douse it with

vinegar, let it set for a few hours, then put baking soda on it, wait for it to

dry, use a fork to loosen it from the carpet, then vacuum. Will probably take

multiple applications of the vinegar to get it out of the pad.

 

He can also try spraying the area with a strong mixture of cayenne in water

on the area once it's cleaned, it may keep her from using that particular area

again.

 

If he's icked out about changing the cat box, they make litter boxes now that

" filter " the litter so he can just dump it in the trash. He picks up one

layer and the solids stay in and the litter goes back into the box. There are

also plastic draw string bags that are sized to fit most litter boxes, available

near the cat litter, so all he has to do is pull the bag. If he's just being

lazy, then he needs some kind of reminder to change the box...if he uses a

computer calendar then he can set it up to alert him, if he doesn't, you can set

one up for him by using the calendar at .com. You'll have to set up a

Id for him, but I am pretty sure you can configure the alerts to send it

to his mail box.

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I found the only stuff that helps is " Natures Miracle " from the pet

store....it's natural and works every time....

 

Licienne

 

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be seen or measured, yet it is powerful enough to transform you in a moment,

and offer you more joy than any material possession could.

 

 

Barbara De Angelis, PhD

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Once upon a time I had a very lovely but obese and cranky kitty, and I moved

and had to give her away. She is mostly happy in her new home, but

evidently a very bad habit of hers has persisted for her new daddy. He

unfortunately is not terribly habitual about changing her box and she lets

him know in NO uncertain terms when it's time. A lot.

 

I have begged and pleaded with him to make sure she isn't diabetic (I mean,

this happens a LOT and she's old and very obese despite a restricted diet)

or something, and also to change the box!!!!! He is becoming better about

it but, in the meantime, as one can imagine, his house is quite, uh,

un-fresh smelling. Being a typical cat thing, she frequents the same spot

for her little notifications. His carpet is ruined there but he can't

afford to change it yet. He's tried all the store-bought stuff (including

the famed Nature's Miracle, which personally I find not so miraculous) and

is seeking something more natural. As previous mommy, I feel I should

provide this.

 

Can someone suggest a good natural helper for this situation? Thanks.

 

Michelle in Cleve (and fat cat Crabby Abby in Chicago)

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

How to get the smell of Cat Pee out of a carpet and other things about

carpets

Courtesy of Butch Owen

 

http://www.av-at.com/carpet.html

 

*Smile*

Chris (list mom)

http://www.alittleolfactory.com

 

 

 

 

M. Gilbert [michelle.gilbert]

 

 

Once upon a time I had a very lovely but obese and cranky kitty, and I

moved

and had to give her away. She is mostly happy in her new home, but

evidently a very bad habit of hers has persisted for her new daddy. He

unfortunately is not terribly habitual about changing her box and she

lets

him know in NO uncertain terms when it's time. A lot.

 

I have begged and pleaded with him to make sure she isn't diabetic (I

mean,

this happens a LOT and she's old and very obese despite a restricted

diet)

or something, and also to change the box!!!!! He is becoming better

about

it but, in the meantime, as one can imagine, his house is quite, uh,

un-fresh smelling. Being a typical cat thing, she frequents the same

spot

for her little notifications. His carpet is ruined there but he can't

afford to change it yet. He's tried all the store-bought stuff

(including

the famed Nature's Miracle, which personally I find not so miraculous)

and

is seeking something more natural. As previous mommy, I feel I should

provide this.

 

Can someone suggest a good natural helper for this situation? Thanks.

 

Michelle in Cleve (and fat cat Crabby Abby in Chicago)

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

try sprinkling the area with borax, let it set and vacuum up. It will draw out

the moisture and the smell.

Paula ........in Michigan

Coming soon Farm Fresh Soaps & Candles

 

 

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SprtDrmr

Friday, February 11, 2005 12:14 PM

Re: not exactly OT, cat odor help needed

 

 

 

Vinegar and baking soda will help the surface, but it's probably in the

padding underneath the carpet, which will take a lot of work. I'd douse it

with

vinegar, let it set for a few hours, then put baking soda on it, wait for it

to

dry, use a fork to loosen it from the carpet, then vacuum. Will probably take

multiple applications of the vinegar to get it out of the pad.

 

He can also try spraying the area with a strong mixture of cayenne in water

on the area once it's cleaned, it may keep her from using that particular area

again.

 

If he's icked out about changing the cat box, they make litter boxes now that

" filter " the litter so he can just dump it in the trash. He picks up one

layer and the solids stay in and the litter goes back into the box. There are

also plastic draw string bags that are sized to fit most litter boxes,

available

near the cat litter, so all he has to do is pull the bag. If he's just being

lazy, then he needs some kind of reminder to change the box...if he uses a

computer calendar then he can set it up to alert him, if he doesn't, you can

set

one up for him by using the calendar at .com. You'll have to set up a

Id for him, but I am pretty sure you can configure the alerts to send it

to his mail box.

 

 

[Guest guest]

When I used to do my part trying to save the stray pet population

(which usually included dogs and cats who were NOT housebroken), I

found out from my vet that one of the cheapest and most effective

ways to remove pet stain and odor is club soda. It is cost

effective and penetrates deeply.

 

Simply dab up any fresh " stuff " and pour club soda liberally on the

area (going a bit beyond the actual stained area since urine usually

spreads when it gets to a flat surface like hardwood floors or

concrete under the carpet pad). Blot up as much of the liquid as

possible with an old towel. Reapply liberally, making certain to

get the area good and wet. Again, lightly dab up the main " new

puddle " and allow to dry.

 

Apparently club soda interacts with the enzymes (?) in urine and

neutralizes them. It will not discolor carpet or leave a stain.

 

It worked well for me for years where as all the pet store (not to

mention very expensive) products only tended to mask the odor and

leave a residue in the carpet that changed the look/feel. I never

had an animal go back to the same spot or another one sniffing

around like he/she wanted to go to that spot.

 

Good luck.

 

Laura