Where's the "miracle" in Nature's Miracle?

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Bought something called Petzyme. They were all out of black lights though.

When I first put the Petzyme on, it seemed to work great! Even after a few hours I couldn't smell urine. This morning, however, the smell was back, and quite strong again, making me wonder if CJ didn't pee right over the Petzyme, which wasn't even completely dry yet!

I don't remember CJ having a urinary tract infection when we first brought him home. I remember he peed by a fake tree we had, but I don't remember giving him antibiotics.....I'm thinking I'd remember that because he is so hard to pill.

However, I'm off to a different PetSmart today to see if they have blacklights in stock. So....how do these blacklights work anyway? If there is fresh pee it'll glow brightly and if it's older pee it will glow dimly? Just curious if this will help figure out if he's peeing right over my cleanup. I want to know this because if he is continuing, he will be on his way to the vet to check for a UTI. He hasn't exhibited any other symptoms of a UTI, but I know it's better to be safe than sorry.

Thanks for all the suggestions and help!

Oh, PS, must be a mental thing, but all I can smell all day now is cat pee - even at work! And no, I didn't get my nose close enough to get some on it.

[Karen]

Bought something called Petzyme. They were all out of black lights though.

When I first put the Petzyme on, it seemed to work great! Even after a few hours I couldn't smell urine. This morning, however, the smell was back, and quite strong again, making me wonder if CJ didn't pee right over the Petzyme, which wasn't even completely dry yet!

I don't remember CJ having a urinary tract infection when we first brought him home. I remember he peed by a fake tree we had, but I don't remember giving him antibiotics.....I'm thinking I'd remember that because he is so hard to pill.

However, I'm off to a different PetSmart today to see if they have blacklights in stock. So....how do these blacklights work anyway? If there is fresh pee it'll glow brightly and if it's older pee it will glow dimly? Just curious if this will help figure out if he's peeing right over my cleanup. I want to know this because if he is continuing, he will be on his way to the vet to check for a UTI. He hasn't exhibited any other symptoms of a UTI, but I know it's better to be safe than sorry.

Thanks for all the suggestions and help!

Oh, PS, must be a mental thing, but all I can smell all day now is cat pee - even at work! And no, I didn't get my nose close enough to get some on it.

You can buy a blacklight bulb at any hardware store, and just put it in a normal lamp - might be easier than finding a specialty light.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

You can buy a blacklight bulb at any hardware store, and just put it in a normal lamp - might be easier than finding a specialty light.

Doh! Why didn't I think of that? Home Depot was right next to PetSmart and we could have just ran in there. Terry said "PetSmart isn't going to have a blacklight, you need to go to a head shop for one of those."

[mruffruff]

I've used Simple Solution by Outright for years. They have a special formula for cat urine and spray.

I once had a dog leave a lake in the back seat of my car. I pulled the seat out and watered it with a hose. That seat took months to dry. Still stunk!
So I poured a half gallon of Simple Solution on it and waited for it to dry.

It worked so well that the guy who bought my car never knew.

The trick is to soak all padding, all spots. It can take a couple of days for carpet to dry.

[Cinder & Smoke]

So....how do these blacklights work anyway?
If there is fresh pee it'll glow brightly and if it's older pee it will glow dimly?

Just curious if this will help figure out if he's peeing right over my cleanup.

RE-Pee is NOT good!

Dunno if the BlackLight is going to be much help differentiating between
Yesterday's Pee and Today's Pee ...

You'll probably do better with Covering the previous spot or "blocking" it so
CJ can't use the area ...
* baby gate blockade
* plactic milk crates tied together to take up space
* plastic tarp or drop cloth
* scatter SOMEthing that he'll have to MOVE before he can RE-Pee in "the spot".

Hey CJ ~

Use the darn Sandy Box, please!!

[Lizzie]

I bought Simple Solution a few weeks ago and had to take it back; the perfume in it choked me - which was unfortunate since it seemed to work. I'm back with Nature's Miracle because I can cope with the smell. According to the back of the bottle, you are not supposed to expect the smell to disappear right away, not until it has dried right through whatever you poured it on. I cover the treated places with foil, taped down, and use a fork to make holes in the foil for ventilation.

[catland]

Do you have any of those year 'round halloween stores in your area? That's a great place to find black lights.

[Catsnclay]

So....how do these blacklights work anyway?

Oh trust me, you will see!

Lisa (K&L) brought her's over our house several years ago, and I was SO embarrased she had to see all our pee stains! Luckily, the good friends they are, she knew what to expect and kept telling me not to be embarrased!

We bought our black light at Home Depot, and you can probably get one at any hardware/household type store. If you are a cat owner, this is a must have Not only will you see pee, but also vomit, sorry but better to be prepared than shocked like I was!