Peeing on a chair...

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I started out using Pet Odor Out and last night I retreated it with AIP (anti icky poo) so we'll see what happens. AIP is supposed to get rid of the smell of dead bodies so if that doesn't work I don't know what will.

Thank you so much for all the advice and support. I'm so glad that I found this site and such great people to talk to!!

He's used his box for everything the past 2 days so keep your fingers crossed. Thanks again for everything. I'm going to do some searches for past posts about the other stuff you were talking about.

Thanks so much for everything!!

here are some pics of Clyde!

[Moesha]

I love gray kitties! He looks a lot like my Morgan, except he isn't as large.

ETA: I thought I mentioned it in my original post, but I don't see it now. Have you tried using Cat Attract litter? That's been another frequent suggestion that some have found to help this situation.

[catnapper]

YES, Meosha is right on both posts.

I can't stress enough how WONDERFUL Cat Attract litter is! I buy a bag every month because of Allen (the brat who thinks pooping inside the litterbox is an option) and as soon as I put it in a box, the pooping outside stops. I don't know whats in it, but it works. Yes, it is more expensive.... but who's to complain when you save time of cleaning and money on cleaning supplies?

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Well here we go again. Just when I thought that I had the chair cleaned up he started peeing on it again. I caught him one time and got him with the spray bottle of water but he went again on it today. I need help on keeping him away from it. Has anyone had success with the sprays to keep them away from things? His problem is behavioral according to the vet. I'm his 3rd owner and I don't want to give up on him. I just need advice before my bf finds out about his chair...he will be really mad. Also, Clyde has not be pooping in the box lately either. Nothing has really changed lately either. I'm so frustrated. I need the Cat Whisperer or something. I've taken him to the vet so much and i've spent a lot of money diagnosing his IBD and putting him on prescription food. I've gotten the loose stools take care of. I have 2 litter boxes with cat attract litter and I scoop them everyday. HELP!!!

[Freedom]

I can't offer any ideas, only sympathy.

Couple weeks back, I did a renovation here which involved moving the litter boxes down cellar. Two cats started using an upholstered chair or the sofa. I phoned upholstery cleaners, who advised me there is no way they can remove the stink of cat urine. I then tried re-upholsterers, but they couldn't fix a La Z Boy recliner seat base. So I had to throw out the chair. The sofa had a slip cover on it which protected the cushions, and I ran out and bought a vynil backed mattress pad to put under the slip cover.

Once the reno was done, I put one litterbox back where all 8 used to be (left all the others down cellar) and now everyone is happy.

You mentioned that you are moving, and I wondered is this has upset Clyde at all, making things worse?

He is a wonderful gray boy, love the photos!

Cover the seat base with plastic to protect it from additional damage, beyohnd that I have no helpful tips.

[Medusa]

Aw Clyde is a beautiful boy! He looks somewhat like my gray kitty Yodie and she happens to be a pee cat, too, but as I mentioned to you in a PM, Clomicalm works wonders. I do understand why you're hesitant to try it, though, if Clyde has stomach issues. Good luck w/this. I know how frustrating it can be but don't give up. It'll turn around. Clyde is counting on you.

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I can't offer any ideas, only sympathy.

Couple weeks back, I did a renovation here which involved moving the litter boxes down cellar. Two cats started using an upholstered chair or the sofa. I phoned upholstery cleaners, who advised me there is no way they can remove the stink of cat urine. I then tried re-upholsterers, but they couldn't fix a La Z Boy recliner seat base. So I had to throw out the chair. The sofa had a slip cover on it which protected the cushions, and I ran out and bought a vynil backed mattress pad to put under the slip cover.

Once the reno was done, I put one litterbox back where all 8 used to be (left all the others down cellar) and now everyone is happy.

You mentioned that you are moving, and I wondered is this has upset Clyde at all, making things worse?

He is a wonderful gray boy, love the photos!

Cover the seat base with plastic to protect it from additional damage, beyohnd that I have no helpful tips.

Hi there,
I already moved back in Feb...it was really rough until mid April and then he was doing better and using his box for everything. I just don't get what's going on to get him so upset and peeing again. I adopted him in Aug 2008 and moved in Feb 2009. Sometimes I wish I didn't move because it was easier to deal with him having wood floors and leather furniture. It wouldn't be so bad if my bf didn't remind me all the time that Clyde poops everywhere. That just totally stresses me out more. It sucks because I've been so emotional about the whole thing today. I just want him to be a good boy and use his box. When I got home today he pooped on his blanket that he naps on the couch with. Why would you poop where you sleep?

I just got an e-mail from a behaviorist that told me to try chamomilele tea to relax him. Sometimes I think he's just broken because he doesn't even play with toys that other cats like. He's going to be 9 in October so it's not like he's that old. The only toy he likes is the cat nip pillows from Petsmart in the bins with the cotton fabric.

[Catty1]

HAVE YOU TRIED MEDICATION FROM THE VET?????

If NOTHING else is working...come on, girl!

[Medusa]

[QUOTE=emo;2162281 Sometimes I think he's just broken because he doesn't even play with toys that other cats like. He's going to be 9 in October so it's not like he's that old. The only toy he likes is the cat nip pillows from Petsmart in the bins with the cotton fabric.[/QUOTE]

Some cats just don't play much. My Specs is one of them. I should've named him Fraidy because he's afraid of everything and yet he picks on Boo. Go figure. If you're that upset about Clyde's peeing, maybe you should try meds instead. KIDDING! I thought of it myself at one time when my own were misbehaving, though.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm sorry to hear that you're still having problems with your cats. If your cat Clyde has IBD he'll most likely need to start taking prednisolone. My cat Starr has this and without it he'll have severe diarrhea and he'll just explode any where. I tried going to a holistic vet and even weaning him off of the pred but it just didn't work. He's now on 2.5mg every day but he'll still have a few accidents from time to time. His stools are usually firm now too so it's so much easier to clean this up if he does have an accident. He also takes 1/4 of a generic prozac pill every day and this helps to keep him calm because stress can also effect his IBD.

I know that you've tried several products on your chair aleady but have you tried Zero Odor? I bought some a few weeks ago and it works great. I bought it at Bed,Bath and Beyond. Starr had peed on one my bathroom rugs and even after it was washed it still smelled funny. I spayed Zero Odor on it and let it dry and now it smells great. I also used it on one of my cat beds because one of my cats threw up on it and it smelled like cat food. I hope that you'll be able to find something that works for you. Good luck.

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I've been lucky that I've been able to control his IBD with diet. He's on prescription food; Royal Canin Green Peas and Duck. He free feeds on dry food and gets 1/4 can in am and 1/4 can in pm of wet food. He's been doing so good on it and has normal poop now. I do agree that is much easier to clean up when he does have an accident! I'm so glad that I've been able to control it with diet instead of medicine.

Last night I stayed downstairs with him watching tv but I kept the door closed that goes upstairs so I wouldn't have to keep running up to check on him. It kept him out of trouble! This morning he mainly stayed downstairs but went into the kitchen to look out the window for awhile before I put him away for the day. Seriously...he has a pretty good set up. He has the run of the whole downstairs: family room, laundry room, and the bathroom (more like his room w/a cat tree by the window, food, water, litter box). The other litter box is in the hall between the family room and the laundry room. He's got blankets and toys plus it's much cooler down there than the rest of the house.