On Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:22:12 -0800 (PST), DerbyDad03
wrote:

On Feb 29, 9:42*pm, Grandpa Chuck wrote:
There is probably a better NG to post this in, but I don't know where
it is.

We have two cats. They use their large litter boxes in basement just
as they are supposed to. However, one or both of them also urinates on
the floor up against the wall and the lowest step going down to the
basement. We have never been able to catch them doing it - just the
wet spot with the strong urine odor.

One of our cats is a neutered male and the other a spayed female. We
just don't know what to scrub it with what to use to keep them from
doing it. The spot is only about five feet from the nearest large cat
litter box. We use the clumping litter and completely change it when
it takes on a urine odor.

Do any of you cat lovers have a suggestion that has worked for you?
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Grandpa Chuck
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Please grant me:
the serenity to accept the people I cannot change
the courage to change the one that I can
the wisdom to know that it is me

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rec.pets.cats.announce [FAQ] (moderated)
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How old are your cats?

9 & 10 years.


Is this a fairly recent problem?

No. They have two large litter boxes in the basement.
Actually these are the type of plastic boxes used for storage under
the bed, but with the size there is plenty of room for the cat(s) to
turn around and paw the litter.


Di you recently change food types?

We have used the same Purina Cat Chow for years with no problems.


Did you recently change litter types?

No, we have used Tidy Cat Multiple clumping litter. We have tried the
overpriced so-called natural litters and the only difference was the
cost.


Been to the vet lately?

They both have regular check ups and have been declared healthy.
Our old cat, that died last year, had been put on Geriatric Science
Diet canned food. She turned her nose up at it and went to the feeder
with the Cat Chow.

So many possibilities, the worst of which is failing kidneys which
make them feel like they have to urinate all the time. They tend to
pick a spot other than their litter box and use it repeatedly.

One problem is that the spot is on the concrete floor up against the
wooden stair riser. Consequently, it has soaked the both surfaces. I
have seen our male cat, a 13 pound neutered male, stand with his legs
in the litter but with his butt hanging over the edge of the pan which
caused him to pee on the floor up against the pan. Naturally, the pans
have never been placed up against the step since we would have to
either step over or in the litter when going to and from the basement.


It's more important to find the root cause of the problem instead of
trying to find a way to stop them from urinating in that particular
spot. My guess is that the spot isn't the reason.

I figured that once one of them scented that particular place then
would go back to it again. Since we have never actually seen the cat
do it, we do not know which cat it is or if it is both.

We have tried Natures Miracle and it has not helped at all.
We have also tried citrus cleaners to no avail. Perhaps if we soak an
old towel or rag with that and lay it on the spot long enough to
really saturate the area it might work.

I even poured pure liquid bleach on it. It foamed up a bit and the
cat(s) stayed away for a couple of days and then we found it again.


Thank you for the suggestions.
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Grandpa Chuck
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Please grant me:
the serenity to accept the people I cannot change
the courage to change the one that I can
the wisdom to know that it is me