Cat Urine

One of the main reasons cats end up in shelters is because of failure to use the litter box. If you have ever smelled cat urine odor, it is no surprise why. Learning how to clean cat urine properly can help prevent problems and smells.

Before you even begin with the cleaning, you will want to find out why your cat is urinating inappropriately. This may require you to become a super cat urine sleuth. Sometimes, a cat urinating inappropriately can be a sign of illness, other times it is behavioral. Take your cat to the vet to eliminate any health problems.

Then you can begin with some serious cat urine cleaning. First, find the source of the cat urine smell. Is your cat missing the box? Is he using a certain rug? Special lights are able to find organic stains and identify the sources of smell.For cat urine removal, you need to get cat urine cleaner. If you are wondering how to find a cat urine remover, try your local pet supply store. If they do not carry it, they often will have a recommendation on where to go. Veterinarians will also sometimes carry products.

There is a variety of cat urine cleaning products on the market. To figure out how to choose a cat urine remover, read the labels. An enzymatic cleaner works the best to remove cat urine. If you are unsure of the difference, ask a salesperson to explain how to select a cat urine remover that will work for you. Read all the labels carefully to make sure that you understand how to use the product.

Cleaning the cat urine can be a time consuming process. Read the instructions on the cat urine remover carefully –many require you to saturate the stain for a set amount of time. In the cases of extreme cat urine saturation, the carpet, pad, or flooring may need to be replaced.

Once the cat urine is cleaned up, you may have to retrain your cat. Keep your cat in one room with a variety of litter boxes to choose from with different types of litter. Keep all clean, and see which one he prefers. That litter is the one you should use for all your boxes. Once he is consistently using the litter box again, you can gradually allow him access to the rest of the house. Keeping the litter area tidy and freshly scooped will help prevent future cat urine incidents.