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Will a new kitten urinate on an old rug?

post #1 of 3
10/29/09 at 10:21pm
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My cat of nearly 20 years recently died, and I really miss having a kitty in my house. In his later years, my old cat had some urination accidents on my carpet. I've cleaned these up as best I can but I'm wondering if a new kitten will pick up the scent and think it's OK to urinate in these spots. Will a professional rug cleaning help? Is there anything else I can do? Your advice is appreciated. I can't afford a new carpet.
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post #2 of 3
10/30/09 at 6:36am
I am so sorry for your recent loss. Cats do smell traces of urine that we cannot. The best way to clean it is with an enzyme cleaner. A black light is especially helpful in finding all the places that have urine that you may not have noticed in other places. Black lights can be found in the cleaning section of pet stores.

As for enzyme cleaners, there are some that work much better than others and you may have to order online. It is well worth the effort.

www.nokout.com
www.antiickypoo.com
www.weecleaner.com

I have used these with success. They do work. It is important to follow the instructions on the label. Sometimes it helps to repeat the process a few times, especially if there is a build up of old urine in the rug.

I wish you the best.
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post #3 of 3
10/31/09 at 8:17am
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I have tried other enzymatic cleaners but not the ones you've mentioned. I think the biggest problem is that the urine soaked well into the carpet pad before I discovered it. I will try one of the products you recommended.
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