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Are serious cat urine problems frustrating you? You aren’t alone.
Cat urine stains are among the most difficult to remove. First, there’s
the strong ammonia-like odor. Then there’s the dark, amber stain. Cat
urine is considered the worst of pet stains, and it’s easy to see why.

If you have serious cat urine problems, there are several things you
need to know. Why would a cat urinate outside of the litter box? How
does one prevent a cat from urinating in the wrong place? What are
the best cleaning products to remove stains? How does one use them?

There is a lot to learn, and this article will provide you basic answers to
some of your questions. Once you have the basic information, you’ll be
ready for more advanced information, tips, and techniques. Let’s get
started with these Frequently Asked Questions.

Question:
Why did my cat urinate outside of the litter box?

Answer:
Cats can urinate in places other than their litter boxes for a number of
reasons. One of the most common reasons is that the litter box is not
clean enough. If the litter box is clean, it’s possible that it isn’t
placed in the perfect locationone that is private and accessible.

If you’ve ruled out those reasons, consider behavioral or medical
reasons. Cats that aren’t neutered or fixed might spray urine to mark
their territory. If you suspect a medical issue such as a bladder
infection, consult your veterinarian.

Question:

How do I prevent my cat from urinating in the wrong place?

Answer:

Scoop the waste in the litter box and dispose of it at least once a day, or
twice if you can. In addition, change the litter completely at least once
a week. Cats are finicky, so you might even want to try different
brands or types of litter to see which one your cat responds to best.

If that’s not enough, look for a product designed for eliminating odor
in litter. There are several cat-friendly powders that are made to
absorb moisture and odor from urine. Just sprinkle the power in the box
as directed.

Now you know the basics about why your cat might urinate outside of
the litter box and how to prevent him from doing so. You’re ready
to learn about what cleaning products to use for cat urine stains, and how
to use them properly. You’re on your way to eliminating your serious
cat urine problems.

Jenny Johnson is a pet lover and the author of the highly successful ebook
“How To Clean Dog & Cat Urine”. To learn how you too can clean your cat’s
urine, and live in a clean, odor-free home again, please visit:
http://www.removedogandcaturine.com

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Need super cat urine prevention tips? You’ve come to the right place.
There’s no question that cat urine is difficult to clean. The scent is
strong, and isn’t removed easily. The amber color isn’t easy to get rid
of either. So it makes sense that you’d want to prevent the stains.

This article will provide you with basic tips for preventing your cat from
urinating in the wrong places. There is plenty to learn, but if you follow
these tips you’ll be off to a good start. Here are five super hints:

1. Clean your cat’s litter box daily. Like people, cats want to urinate in
a clean environment. You don’t necessarily have to completely change
the litter each day, but try to scoop the waste once or twice a day. If
you have more than one cat, you might need to scoop it more often.

2. Change your cat’s litter box at least once a week. Dump all of the
old litter, dispose of it properly, and then rinse and dry the box. Once
the box is dry, refill it with fresh litter. Follow the directions on the
container of litter to make sure you fill the box with the right amount.

3. Place your cat’s litter box in a private place. Cats like privacy when
urinating, just like we do. An unused bathroom or a large closet is often
a good location. Just make sure you leave the door open at all times!

4. Speaking of open doors, ensure the litter box is easily accessible. If
it’s placed too high or behind closed doors or is blocked by anything,
your cat will find another, more accessible place in which to urinate.
The location you choose should be at floor-level and free from clutter.

5. Keep the litter box free from odor. Scooping and changing the litter
regularly will help, but you might want to try sprinkling an odor-
eliminating powder that is designed for cat urine in the litter box.
If your cat’s box has a cover, make sure it has vents with filters.

There are other factors to consider when preventing cat urine stains,
such as behavioral problems and medical issues. These and other
factors call for more advanced prevention techniques.

You might also want to learn how to remove cat urine stains once
they’ve occurred. Or maybe you want to learn how to choose a
cleaning product. Now that we’ve covered the basics, it’s time for
advanced super cat urine tips.

Jenny Johnson is a pet lover and the author of the highly successful ebook
“How To Clean Dog & Cat Urine”. To learn how you too can clean your cat’s
urine, and live in a clean, odor-free home again, please visit:
http://www.removedogandcaturine.com

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Cat toilet training in easy steps:

Toilet training your cat is an easier task than you might think. Several techniques can be used for training your cat to use the toilet, and you can even buy products that will assist you in toilet training a cat.

The advantages of cat toilet training:
Teaching your cat to use the toilet can hold several advantages for any cat owner. The biggest advantage of having your cat use a toilet is that eliminates most of the disadvantages that using cat litter holds. Cat litter is expensive. After toilet training your cat, you won’t ever need to buy cat litter again. Cat litter boxes needs to be cleaned regularly or they will become smelly. With cat toilet training, the water in the toilet masks most of the offending smell and all you need to do is flush regularly - much simpler and easier than cleaning a litter box. Going away for weekends or holidays also becomes easier for your neighbor - instead of asking someone to clean out the litter box, all they need to do is flush your toilet once in a while (when they come around to water your plants and feed your cat).

How to toilet train a cat (do it yourself):
Toilet training your cat depends entirely on the cat’s personality. Toilet training sociable cats that love being praised make the training task much easier. You might want to adapt the toilet training technique described below to fit your cat’s personality. Training your cat to use the toilet can take anything between 2 weeks up to 3 months, depending on the individual cat’s personality.

Cat toilet training basically consists of a simple procedure: gradually moving your cat’s litter box closer and closer to the toilet, finally placing a bowl with cat litter inside the toilet, and removing it altogether when your cat is comfortable and used to it. Toilet training a cat is a gradual, step-by-step process, consisting of making small changes to the location of the litter box and only continuing to the next step when your cat is entirely comfortable with its current situation. You might have to wait anything between 2 days or 3 weeks before moving on a next step in cat toilet training. You might even have to go back a step once or twice when it turns out that your cat wasn’t ready to move on to the next toilet training step. Beware - cat toilet training takes a lot of patience!

Cat toilet training steps:
1. Start gradually moving your cat’s litter box nearer to the toilet until finally it should be next to the toilet. Ensure that your cat is always comfortable and sure of its litter box’s location.
2. Now start elevating the cat’s litter box. Put something non-slippery like newspapers or cardboard underneath the litter box. A normal rate to increase the height of the litter box would be about 5cm a day, but be very attentive to signs that your cat is not comfortable with the current height, and adjust the pace of raising the litter box accordingly. The cat litter box should be raised until it is at a level height with the toilet bowl. Throughout this process it is very important to keep the toilet lid open and the seat down, because your cat will get used to it and might even start climbing on the toilet seat in order to reach its litter box.
3. Move the litter box to rest on the open toilet seat. Keep it there until your cat seems comfortable with this arrangement.
4. Buy a metal bowl or tray that will fit snugly inside the toilet bowl. It would be advisable for the metal bowl to have small draining holes. Fill the bowl with cat litter (preferably the flushable type). Now remove your cat’s litter box entirely. If you have reached this step successfully you are very close to having a toilet trained cat!
5. While your cat is using the metal bowl inside the toilet, be attentive to where its paws are. The goal is teaching him to squat with all four paws on the toilet seat rim. You can move the cat while it is using the toilet and praise it (or reward it) when it is sitting in the correct position. Normally the cat will first sit entirely inside the metal bowl, then with front paws on the toilet seat, and finally it should sit with all four paws on the toilet.
6. Start using less and less cat litter. This can get smelly, so be sure to clean the bowl after every time your cat uses it. Cats scratch in sand or cat litter to cover up the smell (this is out of instinct), so if the bowl becomes too smelly your cat won’t be comfortable using it (and you probably wouldn’t be comfortable with using your toilet either). Using flushable cat litter makes cleaning the bowl very easy - just throw out the contents in the toilet and flush down, rinse out the bowl, refill with correct amount of cat litter and replace. A handy tip is to place newspaper on the floor around the toilet to help keep the room clean should your cat scratch in the cat litter. Decrease the amount of cat litter in a pace that your cat feels comfortable with.
7. When you basically don’t use any cat litter inside the bowl anymore, start gradually filling the bowl with water. The water will also help mask the smell so your cat will be more comfortable using the toilet. Be attentive to your cat’s behavior through this whole process - if your cat stops using the bowl inside the toilet, you may be moving on too fast and might need to go back a couple of steps.
8. When the water level in the bowl has reached about 4cm and your cat has no problem using it, it is time to remove the bowl entirely. Your cat should now be toilet trained. Remember to always leave the toilet seat up and flush regularly!

Products to assist you in toilet training your cat:
There are several cat toilet training kits available on the market. They basically consist of a tray that fits inside the toilet, and with a hole in the middle that you can gradually make bigger. When choosing a cat toilet training kit, ensure that you buy quality. The cat training kit should not be flimsy and should be able to support your cat’s weight even when the hole becomes large. Be aware of cheap, flimsy products you buy at toy stores or pet stores, because if your cat falls in, it might loose interest in toilet training completely.

The disadvantages in toilet training your cat:
Not everyone agrees that cat toilet training is such a great idea. They argue that it is unnatural for a cat to use a toilet, as it goes against their natural instincts to cover up their smell. Toilet seats can also be slippery and there might be the risk of your cat injuring itself. Even if your cat doesn’t fall in at all, he may become anxious whenever he uses the toilet and going to the toilet can become an unpleasant task.

A litter box also has the health benefit in that you can easier monitor your cat’s urine for signs of infections or sickness.

Moving locations will also be harder for the cat, because a litter box can be moved easily but the cat will first need to get used to using the new toilet. With some cats this is no problem and they can become comfortable with the new toilet very fast, while other cats might be less adaptable.

Things to remember when toilet training a cat:
The most important thing to remember is that the toilet training should be done gradually. Be very patient and never rush to the next step until you are sure that you cat is completely comfortable with the current setup.
Make using the toilet as easy as you can for the cat. Always remember to keep the toilet seat up and the bathroom door open. When you have guests, ensure that they also know about considering your cat. Flush the toilet regularly as cats do not like using smelly toilets.

Claudine du Plessis is a cat-lover and webmaster of http://www.cat-urine.net

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