What will work to stop cat pee odor?!

**Purr-tender** · 08-23-2007, 12:49 AM

Help!! I have a very serious problem with inappropriate peeing. I clean the areas as soon as I find them, but finding them is part of the problem. Right now I have a total of 9 adults and 5 kittens in the house. I am fostering the kittens and 1 adult, the rest are mine. I know there are too many but I am having trouble finding good homes for them. I'd like to hear what everyone is using in their multiple cat homes. I am ashamed to have anyone come to my home now. I hate to walk into someone's home and immediately know that they have a cat. Yuk! My friends say that they don't smell anything, but my husband says he does. You know when you live with it everyday you don't smell it. I have done a lot of research on Urine-Off and Nature's Miracle, has anyone here tried either? Urine-Off is pretty pricey, but if it works I'll buy a case of it!! Also, I have 3 litter boxes and just bought another to see if that helps. I know you're suppose to have a litter box for each cat but that's not gonna happen. The boxes are scooped at least twice a day. Love to get your thoughts and suggestions!

**Freedom** · 08-23-2007, 07:16 AM

I never had any success with Nature's Miracle. When I lived in the aprtment, Mr. Amber Cat routinely peed out of the box. UGH!

When I bought my house, I made sure: NO carpetting, all hardwoods and linoleum. For easier clean ups. The new hardwoods which I had put in stand up well; the old ones stain. Will need to have those refinished eventually.

Prevention is the only clear way out, that I know of. I've had 15 cats in 14 years. Prevention means plenty of litter boxes, and knowing who has a UTI as soon as possible!

I know you said you aren't going to add boxes but, consider your options: more boxes or hunting around for stains and trying to remove odor. Oh, they sell black lights which you can use to find the stains. I even bought one of those, but knowing where the stain was didn't help eliminate it.

Some cats won't use a box that has been used. Some won't use a box that a certain OTHER cat has used. Some want one for pee and another for poop. Some guard the box and won't let anyone else use it.

Maybe others have had success removing the odor, but I never did. Best wishes! Sandie

**Medusa** · 08-23-2007, 07:51 AM

I use Urine Gone. You can get it at Bed Bath and Beyond and now they're even carrying it in supermarkets, such as Giant Eagle around here in OH. I tried white vinegar to no avail and when I found Urine Gone, it was a godsend. As you said, if you can treat the spot as soon as you find it, it's better. The important thing w/Urine Gone is to remove as much as the urine as you possibly can with a paper towel, then totally soak the spot w/the Urine Gone. Scrub it thoroughly, (follow directions on the bottle closely), then soak the spot again. I have 7 cats, 4 of which are occasional pee kitties. Occasional or not, I will not tolerate that, so I have them on medication and that's been the real breakthrough for me. Good luck w/this. I know all too well how frustrating and embarrassing this can be, not to mention just plain unsanitary.

**Purr-tender** · 08-23-2007, 09:33 AM

Sandie and Mary, thanks for your advice. Sandie how many cats do you have now, and how many litter boxes?
I am pretty sure which of my cats are the offenders. Squeakers has been treated for UTI but may need more antibiotics, his sister Emmy Lou is just a rotten little girl, she's the one who is peeing in corners behind furniture. Hopefully once I find homes for my fosters the peeing problem will resolve itself. I just get so frustrated, it seems like all I do here is scoop and snoop! I do love each one of these little fur balls with all my heart and am happy to have them in my life. I just don't want to be ashamed to have family and friends visit. Also, do any of you use any kind of air purifiers?

**Medusa** · 08-23-2007, 09:38 AM

I know you didn't ask me but I'll tell you that I have 8 litter boxes, one for each cat plus one. Plus I have one in the guest room for Puddy because that's where she sleeps because I have to keep a close eye on her due to CRF. No air purifiers; I figure the pee cats will do their thing on the air purifier, too, so why bother?