by Paisley Place

Created on: May 29, 2007

If you own a cat and that cat stays in your home, eventually you will have to deal with the odorous problem of dealing with cat urine in carpets, upholstery, or clothing. There are numerous ways to avoid such problems and in this article, we will be dealing with the most prominent ways of avoidance in addition to what to do when the time for cleanup is necessary.

Cats, particularly males, tend to mark territory much in the manner of dogs. It is why it is important to spay or neuter your cat as soon as humanly possible and for the cat's sake, at as young of an age as possible. This will help curb the need to mark territory before the natural instincts kick into high gear. Veterinarians all agree that it is in the best interest of any cat owner to have your cat spay or neutered as soon as possible. Many places such as the "Friends of Animals" offer discount coupons one can use at participating veterinarian offices to offset the high costs of the procedure. In addition to preventing the marking stages, spay and neutering also lessens the chances your cat will become a howler, which can be equally as annoying albeit on the ears rather than the nose.

Cleanliness of the litter box is another reason cats tend to urinate in unsuitable areas. Should your cat not like the litter or litter box you purchased, try purchasing another type of each until finding one the cat does like. It may take trying various types of litter boxes and cat litters before finding the right one but when you do, your home will be a safe haven again as long as the owner ensures the litter remains clean as possible. Cats are generally exquisitely clean animals.

Should you find yourself with cat piddle on the floor, upholstery, or other areas, there are excellent products available to remove the odor as well as the enzymes left behind. It is imperative that somebody soaks up the urine as soon as possible particularly when dealing with carpet and upholstery. The fluids can seep deep into the carpet padding and/or upholstery padding making it almost impossible to remove.

Petzyme is a product I use in my home for those far and few between accidents. It includes a special formula that removes the odor as well as the unique marking odor found in cat urine that keeps them coming back to the same spot. Petzyme includes special enzymes and bacteria that break up the odor-causing smell and the scent produced by the cat so the animal cannot locate the previous marked spot.

The product Petzyme has a special formulation specifically made to get these stains and odors out of carpets, upholstery, pet beds, and other surfaces. A blend of enzymes and friendly bacteria do the job safely and effectively. The product is safe to use in carpet cleaning machines and as a laundry pre-treat solution. The laundry pre-treat solution works well should your cat decide to trade in the litter box for your clothes hamper.
Petzyme is available at stores such as Petsmart and other large pet stores. It is available at the online store of Petsmart as well. The retail price is $4.99 in a 32-ounce container and $9.99 in a 1-gallon size container. A little goes a long way so Petzyme is efficient as well as economical.

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