vajerzy Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 We have an old cat who's peed a few times on our 100 year old pine flooring with open seams between the boards. I wiped it up and it dried and there's still a smell. Took the old finish right off the wood- it's like a solvent. What would you use to get rid of the smell? Quote
papsrus Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 Urineoff seems to be the commercial product of choice. I've used it and it seems to work, but it's intended for immediate use. You spray it on the offending spot and let it evaporate. Get a black light first to find the urine spots. It'll help you locate exactly where to apply the product. I think I've heard vinegar works also. Quote
vajerzy Posted February 11, 2009 Author Report Posted February 11, 2009 Unfortunately it's been a few days and it has soaked in. I was thinking of using baking soda then vinegar to remove the smell...... Quote
Jazzmoose Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 My parents have used a vinegar/water mix on their floors and had good results. I'm not sure what the ratio is; I'll try to remember to ask. Quote
Peter Johnson Posted February 11, 2009 Report Posted February 11, 2009 "Nature's Miracle" has always worked for me--with dog pee, that is. Both immediately after the "incident", and after a time... Quote
vajerzy Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) A bit pricey, but... Eu' de toilet is more appropriate.... Edited February 12, 2009 by vajerzy Quote
Spontooneous Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 A second for Nature's Miracle here. And consider possible medical causes of the cat's behavior, such as diabetes. Quote
DukeCity Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 A second for Nature's Miracle here. And consider possible medical causes of the cat's behavior, such as diabetes. +1 for Nature's Miracle. Another possible cause (among many, I'm sure) is kidney stones. I had a cat who started peeing outside of her litter box. The vet found the stones and said that because urination had become painful to the cat, she associated the pain with the litter box, and chose to pee elsewhere. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 Another possible cause (among many, I'm sure) is kidney stones. I had a cat who started peeing outside of her litter box. The vet found the stones and said that because urination had become painful to the cat, she associated the pain with the litter box, and chose to pee elsewhere. Wow...your vet is a cat psychiatrist? Quote
vajerzy Posted February 12, 2009 Author Report Posted February 12, 2009 She's 21 years old, totally deaf,and ornery. We got a new cat- a boy kitty and I think she's mad at him because he harasses her by wanting to play. She's scheduled to see the vet soon. I have baking soda on the spot- so far I'm not smelling anything but that could change when I vacuum or the sun hits it, warming it up. Quote
DukeCity Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 Another possible cause (among many, I'm sure) is kidney stones. I had a cat who started peeing outside of her litter box. The vet found the stones and said that because urination had become painful to the cat, she associated the pain with the litter box, and chose to pee elsewhere. Wow...your vet is a cat psychiatrist? Yeah, he also said that the cat wasn't able to really connect with her kittens because she had an emotionally unavailable father. It all worked out OK, though. With twice-a-week therapy sessions for a few years, kitty finally had a breakthrough and realized that it wasn't her fault. Now we're working on the mild depression. Kitty seems to just sleep all day, so Doc has her on Zoloft. Quote
Chalupa Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 (edited) A second for Nature's Miracle here. And consider possible medical causes of the cat's behavior, such as diabetes. +1 for Nature's Miracle. Another possible cause (among many, I'm sure) is kidney stones. I had a cat who started peeing outside of her litter box. The vet found the stones and said that because urination had become painful to the cat, she associated the pain with the litter box, and chose to pee elsewhere. +2 for Nature's Miracle. We have two Beagles and hardwood floors through out the house. One of our dogs pees every time she hears a loud noise so we are pretty well stocked up on NM. Edited February 12, 2009 by J.H. Deeley Quote
sidewinder Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 One of our dogs pees every time she hears a loud noise It must be nerve-racking cranking the hi-fi up Quote
Teasing the Korean Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 I've heard that once it's there, they always smell it, regardless, and they keep peeing there. Any truth to this? It seems like if this were true, the whole planet would smell like cat pee, but what do I know? Quote
Chuck Nessa Posted February 12, 2009 Report Posted February 12, 2009 Once you get it out, what do you do with it? I hope you don't drink it! If you do and come near me, please communicate via magic slate. Quote
papsrus Posted February 13, 2009 Report Posted February 13, 2009 If none of this works, try horse piss. That ought to do it. Quote
Free For All Posted February 13, 2009 Report Posted February 13, 2009 If none of this works, try horse piss. That ought to do it. Or drink some, then you won't notice the smell anymore. Quote
kinuta Posted February 13, 2009 Report Posted February 13, 2009 A second for Nature's Miracle here. And consider possible medical causes of the cat's behavior, such as diabetes. More likely to be a kidney problem, which is one of the leading causes of death in older cats. Quote
papsrus Posted February 13, 2009 Report Posted February 13, 2009 A second for Nature's Miracle here. And consider possible medical causes of the cat's behavior, such as diabetes. More likely to be a kidney problem, which is one of the leading causes of death in older cats. Yes. Shouldn't minimize the seriousness of this. The cat should probably have some blood work done. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted February 14, 2009 Report Posted February 14, 2009 Another possible cause (among many, I'm sure) is kidney stones. I had a cat who started peeing outside of her litter box. The vet found the stones and said that because urination had become painful to the cat, she associated the pain with the litter box, and chose to pee elsewhere. Wow...your vet is a cat psychiatrist? Yeah, he also said that the cat wasn't able to really connect with her kittens because she had an emotionally unavailable father. It all worked out OK, though. With twice-a-week therapy sessions for a few years, kitty finally had a breakthrough and realized that it wasn't her fault. Now we're working on the mild depression. Kitty seems to just sleep all day, so Doc has her on Zoloft. Um...I mean I'm glad it all worked out! Quote
Shrdlu Posted February 14, 2009 Report Posted February 14, 2009 lol, this has to be the oddest thread title ever on here. Btw, tomato juice gets rid of skunk smell, so it might work on cat piss. Quote
vajerzy Posted February 14, 2009 Author Report Posted February 14, 2009 lol, this has to be the oddest thread title ever on here. Btw, tomato juice gets rid of skunk smell, so it might work on cat piss. Thus the "and now for something completely different" sub heading. I can think of weirder threads than this. BTW- I've been using water/vinegar mix and saturating the wood- luckily we don't have a subfloor- the boards are nailed to the studs so I can access the underside of the wood floor beneath the house. Quote
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