Somebody PLEASE give me just 2 good reasons why I shouldn't........

[QueenScoopalot]

No, not for cleaning - put it in a spray bottle and try spraying the area. Cats do NOT like the smell of vinegar...

And it can't hurt the floor or furniture any more than it already is....

Please tell that to whoever peed into the bowl of vinegar I had to deter nawty cats! It's supposed to freshen the air as well as deter cats from peeing in spots...but does it still work when mixed with urine? And yes Lizzie...you have come to just the right 'home away from home'. Welcome to the wonderful world of pee, poop, puke-aramas and all those other fun things that cats do!

[heidiv]

I myself have not had any issues with this situation yet! I know the day will come though. I agree the wood floors would be the best but it can be kinda spendy. When my carpet is old its going. For me mainly its easier to deal with all of the hair. I do have a sister in law that has been having a hard time getting her little Romeo from going on their new leather furniture. She has been laying tin foil on the furniture because it was the one thing he didn't care for on the bottom of his feet. I give all of you guys a TON of credit for dealing with this. Most people that aren't cat lovers would have pitched both of the cats out. I have a neighbor that has done that. I am feeding the poor guy when he comes around. So I give you and everyone huge hugs for NOT doing that. Good luck and I hope things change for them.

[orangemm]

We went through that in our old house; once "somebody" does it, it's like free license for everyone else to follow suit.

We eventually ripped up all the carpet, my husband refinished the oak floors and that was that. MUCH easier to clean up any 'accidents'. Luckily, the floors were free of any odor, so from then on we were fortunate.

[jazzcat]

Oh Jen you have my full sympathies. Ripley has sprayed again and this time he wasn't kind enough to do it in the bathroom on the easy to clean floor, no he did it in my bedroom on my drapes, wall and carpet. I'm keeping an eye on him to determine if it's another bladder infection or just his behavioral problems again. So far he is acting fine and still playing with the other cats and when he sprayed it was when he was unhappy with me so I'm going with behavioral problems for now. He's my only problematic cat and boy is he a problem sometimes!

[Vermontcat]

Jen, I can give you two good reasons to keep them.

1) You love Sterling.

2) You love Lucas.



Samantha had some issues in the past year with missing her litterbox but I am happy to say that now she is doing very well due to some suggestions made by you, Jen, in an old thread. So keep trying different things, hopefully you will find the right solution to your problem soon.

[jenluckenbach]

Jen, I can give you two good reasons to keep them.

1) You love Sterling.

2) You love Lucas.



Samantha had some issues in the past year with missing her litterbox but I am happy to say that now she is doing very well due to some suggestions made by you, Jen, in an old thread. So keep trying different things, hopefully you will find the right solution to your problem soon.

AH! 2 of the best reasons so far. Thanks! And I am glad I could help.