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"Wendy" wrote in message ... "jimmy the LD" wrote in message ... Do you have other cats? Were they near the liter box when he sprayed? I've found Nature's Miracle to be a waste of money as well. (SNIP) We also found Nature's Miracle to be a waste of money. The only thing that worked for us was to paint over (almost seal in) the areas where the cat had peed. Of course this was on cement, which we then carpeted over. The things we tried that did not work we Nature's Miracle Some other really expensive enzyme cleaner from the vet white vinegar numerous other cleaners (like Lysol, Mr. Clean, etc) even bleach didn't work With our puppy pee the best thing is using our Hoover Steam Vac over and over on the spot. We didn't have that when the cat decided to pee. : / But I would definitely replace the pad under the area, and paint the sub floor in addition to a steam vac. If any got on the wall, clean that well and paint it also. We needed to completely eliminate the smell to stop him from peeing in the area again. And while we were doing this, we blocked him from the area so he couldn't use it again. Is there a way to block him from the area and have appropriate litter boxes elsewhere until he can unlearn this nasty habit? My college roomate's cat used to spray/pee everywhere, but when she moved (and got away from the smell I assume) he only peed where he was supposed to. (Yes, he was neutered). Good luck!!!!!! I feel your pain. : ) Shelly |
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"jimmy the LD" wrote in message ... He's a cute *******, which is why this is so difficult. Check him out (I know I posted this before...): http://music.jimhutchison.com/myrutherford.htm There don't seem to be any pictures on that page. All I see are image placeholders. The floor under your carpet probably needs deodorizing too. |
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"jimmy the LD" wrote in message ... He's a cute *******, which is why this is so difficult. Check him out (I know I posted this before...): http://music.jimhutchison.com/myrutherford.htm There don't seem to be any pictures on that page. All I see are image placeholders. The floor under your carpet probably needs deodorizing too. |
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On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 16:50:12 -0500, Pat wrote:
"jimmy the LD" wrote in message ... He's a cute *******, which is why this is so difficult. Check him out (I know I posted this before...): http://music.jimhutchison.com/myrutherford.htm There don't seem to be any pictures on that page. All I see are image placeholders. The floor under your carpet probably needs deodorizing too. He is a very handsome kitty! MLB |
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On Fri, 10 Sep 2004 16:50:12 -0500, Pat wrote:
"jimmy the LD" wrote in message ... He's a cute *******, which is why this is so difficult. Check him out (I know I posted this before...): http://music.jimhutchison.com/myrutherford.htm There don't seem to be any pictures on that page. All I see are image placeholders. The floor under your carpet probably needs deodorizing too. He is a very handsome kitty! MLB |
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The only way you're going to shape a cat that old, assuming good health, is
with a water pistol & a very loud & angry voice/noise. Think like a cat, and you're half way there! First thing to try, would be to banish him from that room for a month, and see if he does it elsewhere. If not, there's an unquantifiable cat quality about the particular spot that should respond to the treatment below, suggested. Good luck! You'll have to be his shadow for quite a while, and combine the three whenever it looks like he's about to do the business. Don't worry, he won't take it personally, since you'll only do it when he's spraying. It won't take too many times of you catching him before he learns, cats are quick learners. If he transfers the behaviour, perhaps there's a personality/dominance issue to address. "jimmy the LD" wrote in message ... Okay, here's what I have experienced thus far: We found a spot where Rutherford (my ever-so-****ing-on-the-floor cat) had been spraying and squatting over and over, and we got some of that "Nature's Miracle" stuff. We wasted our money on that stuff - it didn't work at all. Tonight, after spending a good amount of Sunday evening cleaning the carpet where we found the ****, Rutherford trotted into the living room. I walked right with him, and he found a spot where I cleaned, he walked around it for a few seconds, lifted his tail, and then sprayed the wall RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I am up in arms. I have no idea what else to do. We even bought some of that "NO-MARK" stuff and sprayed it. It was absolutely no deterrent. He uses his litterbox regularly, and it is cleaned regularly. Any new suggestions? I can't take this much longer. Jimmy http://music.jimhutchison.com/myrutherford.htm -- "...that simple light may rise out of complex darkness." and don't forget to run like an antelope. http://www.jimhutchison.com http://music.jimhutchison.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.756 / Virus Database: 506 - Release Date: 9/8/2004 |
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The only way you're going to shape a cat that old, assuming good health, is
with a water pistol & a very loud & angry voice/noise. Think like a cat, and you're half way there! First thing to try, would be to banish him from that room for a month, and see if he does it elsewhere. If not, there's an unquantifiable cat quality about the particular spot that should respond to the treatment below, suggested. Good luck! You'll have to be his shadow for quite a while, and combine the three whenever it looks like he's about to do the business. Don't worry, he won't take it personally, since you'll only do it when he's spraying. It won't take too many times of you catching him before he learns, cats are quick learners. If he transfers the behaviour, perhaps there's a personality/dominance issue to address. "jimmy the LD" wrote in message ... Okay, here's what I have experienced thus far: We found a spot where Rutherford (my ever-so-****ing-on-the-floor cat) had been spraying and squatting over and over, and we got some of that "Nature's Miracle" stuff. We wasted our money on that stuff - it didn't work at all. Tonight, after spending a good amount of Sunday evening cleaning the carpet where we found the ****, Rutherford trotted into the living room. I walked right with him, and he found a spot where I cleaned, he walked around it for a few seconds, lifted his tail, and then sprayed the wall RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME. I am up in arms. I have no idea what else to do. We even bought some of that "NO-MARK" stuff and sprayed it. It was absolutely no deterrent. He uses his litterbox regularly, and it is cleaned regularly. Any new suggestions? I can't take this much longer. Jimmy http://music.jimhutchison.com/myrutherford.htm -- "...that simple light may rise out of complex darkness." and don't forget to run like an antelope. http://www.jimhutchison.com http://music.jimhutchison.com --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.756 / Virus Database: 506 - Release Date: 9/8/2004 |
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