Cat Is Peeing in the House! HELP!

To get the smell out use Nature's Miracle.

OK, first of all this is probably the most common cat complaint by owners-so you're not alone. Pre-warning: I study cat behavior, so this may be long-winded, but please bear with me!

First of all, Nature's Miracle will NOT work in that spot due to the other things you've already tried. Cat pee can only be eliminated with an enzymatic cleaner designed for cat pee, such as Nature's Miracle. When a cat pees in a new place, that should be the 1st and ONLY product used. It takes a couple weeks for the enzymatic reaction to complete its process, so keep the cat out of that spot during that time. If you have any concern that cat pee is still there, use a black light since you can see cat urine under it (not a cheap-o, go to Home Depot and get a good one for like $20- it will save a lot of time and money). If you have baseboards, the chances are the pee has gotten in there too and spread much further. Truthfully, the only solution is to get the wood replaced along with any other area the cat has peed on since you can't use Nature's Miracle at this point.

Now to the cause of the peeing. That can take years trying to figure out. For instance it took a good year for me to figure out why my female cat occasionally peed out of the litter box, which is due to cleanliness, level of litter in the box, and how often our other cat uses the box. As usual, you should always check fro medical issues first such as diabetes or crystals in the urine. Often, cats come out with a clean bill of health, so you have to try other avenues. Most likely your cat is still smelling urine, even if you can't detect it. Try different litters, placement of litter boxes, number of litter boxes (should always have at least 1 per cat, even 2 for 1 cat is good). Cats can be extremely picky about all of these and it just takes time and dedication to figure out the source of frustration for your cat. For instance, both of our cats prefer uncovered boxes in open areas (helps them feel less trapped). Where we like to put litter boxes and the type we like are generally the least preferable by the actual cat. If you have any further questions, don't hesitate to message me.

Is she fixed. I had the same problem with my female cats until I had them spayed. As for the smell, use Kids n Pets. It's the only thing I've ever found that gets cat urine out of carpet. Good luck!

Cats do not like the smell of citrus. I have heard and tried putting lemon or orange peel in the spots cats pee or poop and it has worked for me. Keep the peel there until it shrivels up. Sometimes you need to replace it with a new one. It might take a couple of times but it worked for me. After a while the cat should stop peeing there. Also, you should check to see if the cat has a possible bladder infection. My cat peed all over the house once when she had one. Check for blood or little droplets of pee. Good luck, I hope this helps!

First question: how old is the cat? She may be showing signs of dementia. She may also just be a stubborn little nut!

My husband offered this suggestion: put a litterbox there.

For the smell use Odor Mute or Odorz Out. You can find them at PetSmart. Also check the Queen of Clean for tips on cleaning pet stains.

Lastly...*I* would get rid of the cat. Before I get labled as heartless, I am a huge animal lover. We currently have three dachshunds and three cats. BUT I have had animals ALL my life and this is not anywhere near normal behavior. For her to pee in her food bowl or anywhere near it is a sign that something is wrong. You may need to check with her vet because she may have a problem that isn't obvious to the untrained eye.

I second the idea to use Nature's Miracle. It successfully removed the cat urine smell from my carpet and a couch cushion.

Have you switched litter type or brands recently? Cats can be fussy about that and she could also be doing her business outside of the box if you're not scooping it often enough. Have you taken your cat to the vet to rule out a urinary infection? Also, you don't mention the age of your kitty-- if she's older, she could be having cognitive problems ie. senility.

If she's a young cat, it could be a behavioral issue associated with changes in the home like introducing a baby and sometimes cats never adjust. My male cat urinated in my house for more than 6 months and there was nothing medically wrong with him. I was advised that even if I placed him in a new home that he would most likely have continued the behavior due to the stress of being with a new family and I unfortunately ended up having to put him to sleep. It was a very difficult choice but for me, but I had to put my baby first. I couldn't compromise having a sanitary home for my child just to keep my cat.

I hope that your kitty shapes up soon!

Try this use vinegar and water mixed together spray it in the spots she keeps peeing/pooping at.