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HeartsCanHope

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23. I second the enzymatic cleaner. It really helps to neutralize odors.

Reply to WhiteTara (Original post)

Tue Sep 3, 2024, 07:20 AM

Sep 2024

I would also recommend a calming diffuser. I like Feliway https://www.chewy.com/feliway-optimum-enhanced-calming-30/dp/341463 it really helps. You can also get Feliway spray https://www.chewy.com/feliway-classic-calming-spray-cats/dp/57067 that I would put on the sofa to keep him from marking the sofa again. It tells you how often to renew the spray, I forget the frequency you need to use. It doesn't remove odor, so you have to use it AFTER the enzymatic cleaner, but somehow it keeps them from marking that spot again. Has something to do with pheromones.Your vet might have other ideas to help you. I learned about Feliway products from mine. Good luck! And I'll be thinking of you, Mr. WT, Picabo, and the kittens.

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I have a very sh***y problem! I need some advice [View all] WhiteTara Sep 2024 OP

Can you start with keeping him out of those rooms? RandomNumbers Sep 2024 #1

It sounds as if he is stressed and pooping in your spot to mark it. LisaM Sep 2024 #2

Thanks for the tips. The litter box is in the garage and being exhausted, I left my clothes WhiteTara Sep 2024 #5

Sounds like the cat is stressed due to changes in the household routine Ocelot II Sep 2024 #3

Thanks for that tip! I have WhiteTara Sep 2024 #7

As mentioned above... 2naSalit Sep 2024 #4

I am sure you're right. My fear WhiteTara Sep 2024 #8

Chances are pretty good that... 2naSalit Sep 2024 #9

Thank you. I really hope WhiteTara Sep 2024 #11

That would be my guess. 2naSalit Sep 2024 #12

Are you spraying the spots with a good enzyme first...no soapy cleaner...that Karadeniz Sep 2024 #6

Thanks for the enzyme tip. I've been using Mrs Meyers WhiteTara Sep 2024 #10

Feliway or similar pheromone spray or diffuser... consider_this Sep 2024 #13

Thank you. I'll go look that one up. WhiteTara Sep 2024 #14

Try talking to the cat themselves IbogaProject Sep 2024 #15

First, take him to the vet. It might be expensive, but have him medically checked out. One of my cats stopped using sinkingfeeling Sep 2024 #16

Thanks for the idea. I probably won't take him WhiteTara Sep 2024 #19

Reinforcement. It works for us. rockbluff botanist Sep 2024 #17

sadly, he would tear the door down! WhiteTara Sep 2024 #18

There is a product called Pooph! that gaurantees neutralizing of pet odors... 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #20

Thanks for this! WhiteTara Sep 2024 #21

I hope it helps. 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #22

I second the enzymatic cleaner. It really helps to neutralize odors. HeartsCanHope Sep 2024 #23