You're Doing it Wrong: How to Clean Cat Pee

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  • Опубликовано: 28 май 2024
  • At some point in your life of living with cats you will probably have to deal with cat pee smell from someplace inappropriate. Let’s talk about the why, how to get rid of the smell and how to stop the problem from happening in the first place!
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    0:00 Introduction
    1:44 Pee facts
    3:15 Why do they pee outside the box?
    5:43 Gathering clues
    9:23 Removing the Smell
    13:50 Conclusion
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  • @victoriaday2904
    @victoriaday2904 Год назад +1303

    9:24 for the actual cat pee cleaning just in case it's 11pm for you and you just want to know how to make it stop stinking

    • @ntombi105
      @ntombi105 Год назад +23

      It's 00:30😪

    • @vinti8381
      @vinti8381 Год назад +31

      2:23 am time to clean, ty

    • @shilowfa5391
      @shilowfa5391 Год назад +8

      Thank you

    • @MisstressMourtisha
      @MisstressMourtisha Год назад +20

      thank you. the guys cool and all and the video covers everything but I don't have time.

    • @MisstressMourtisha
      @MisstressMourtisha Год назад +60

      Basically, baking soda and water in a spray bottle. Spray/saturate the area, blot it up with a towel (cloth or paper) until it's gone. I recommend the feli way diffuser to keep the anxiety/territory thing down, And I really like the Clorox pet urine spray (about $8) it breaks down urine enzymes that cause stink on furniture, cleans it too, smells good if you're picky about perfumes. I like pretty litter to know if the cat has a UTI infection. It lasts a long time compared to regular scented litter. hope that helps ✌

  • @metroteacher
    @metroteacher Год назад +526

    Using a black light sure beats the way I do which is crawling on my knees with my nose to the floor,

    • @djjones7039
      @djjones7039 8 месяцев назад +8

      Same

    • @theawesomecatmom8315
      @theawesomecatmom8315 8 месяцев назад +27

      We've all been there. It's like the cat owner initiation ceremony 😂

    • @christieheyblom
      @christieheyblom 8 месяцев назад +4

      Me too 😭 😆 🤢

    • @Juichieese
      @Juichieese 8 месяцев назад +3

      LMAO SO TRUE.

    • @sabinewetzel2272
      @sabinewetzel2272 7 месяцев назад +2

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 me too

  • @faerainshade8994
    @faerainshade8994 Год назад +354

    I've never had a cat, I'm not financially stable enough to get cats, but I've been watching these videos for about 8 years.
    Keep up the good work.

    • @vssmdza5206
      @vssmdza5206 Год назад +52

      I hope you become financially stable enough to get two cats! 😽

    • @TheTechnofu
      @TheTechnofu Год назад +32

      @@vssmdza5206 yes, whenever ready a bonded pair is the way to go! So much fun! I also have respect for someone who realizes they aren't ready yet, for whatever reason, rather than stress out the animal in a situation that doesn't work

    • @ElizabethDohertyThomas
      @ElizabethDohertyThomas Год назад +31

      Was that way for years as well! One of my fantasies is to have a program where those who have love but not money could still adopt cats, get free food and vet care, funded by wealthier cat lovers who appreciate the enormous number of catless homes only because finances get in the way. (Dogs would be welcomed, too.)

    • @MossyMozart
      @MossyMozart Год назад +7

      @Fae Rainshade - Don't let the problems some cats have with anxiety put you off. Most cats do not have such urination behaviors. The suggestion about fostering is a good one - contact your local animal care organization to volunteer. The kitty you get should already be a family planning cat.

    • @Malsperanza
      @Malsperanza Год назад +12

      If you have time, contact your local city or town shelter - they always have a need for volunteers. You can help socialize shy ones, or kittens, and over time you'll get really knowledgeable. It's not the same as having your own cat, of course, but it's something you can do without even the obligation that goes with fostering.

  • @fifthrider
    @fifthrider Год назад +403

    So glad Jackson made it to the part about the blacklight. When you smell it, you probably can't find it by smell, but that blacklight never lies.

    • @The-Cat
      @The-Cat Год назад +12

      At a frat house, it would be semen stains all over the place!

    • @pinkarmadillomd
      @pinkarmadillomd Год назад +10

      @@The-Cat I'm guessing since that's also a protein the cleaning solution will work for that as well 🤣

    • @Hokes1919
      @Hokes1919 Год назад +15

      I bought a higher end black light and it doesn’t show anything but I can still smell it

    • @diannaboyd7876
      @diannaboyd7876 Год назад +6

      @@Hokes1919 Make sure the house is totally pitch black dark, maybe that will help.

    • @The-Cat
      @The-Cat Год назад +4

      @@Hokes1919 You're probably looking at the wrong places or whatever it is has soaked into the furniture and is no longer visible on the surface

  • @bozazz
    @bozazz Год назад +222

    The greatest thumbnail I’ve ever seen

    • @randquadrozzi1280
      @randquadrozzi1280 Год назад +9

      It sure caught my eye

    • @hojo70
      @hojo70 Год назад +3

      Unless you are a parent trying to explain to their 7 year old what PISS OFF means because their favorite internet celebrity used it in their thumbnail

    • @kitdubhran2968
      @kitdubhran2968 Год назад +1

      @@hojo70 totally rude way to say go away, please don’t say it to people. Or a rude way to say “pee”.
      But yeah I can see that being awkward. 😂

    • @kurotoruk
      @kurotoruk Год назад +1

      thumbnail cat do a 😮

    • @tinak.3022
      @tinak.3022 Год назад +1

      It definitely grabbed my attention.

  • @jonbourgoin182
    @jonbourgoin182 Год назад +338

    My boy was so well behaved, not once did he ever relieve himself anywhere other than his litter box. I miss him every day.

    • @Bard420
      @Bard420 Год назад +6

      Mine did when they were kittens, and they’re still kittens. But sometimes they have accidents, like one of my cats was hanging out with me once, I let him drink from the sink, and then I guess he realized he had to go to the bathroom all of a sudden cause he very quickly squat down in the sink and did his business. Had to disinfect that w bleach man 😅

    • @celine_poike
      @celine_poike Год назад +16

      Could be a medical problem... Not really fair to say if a cat does that, it's not well behaved

    • @Mia199603
      @Mia199603 Год назад +12

      @@celine_poike 99% of cases it's a health problem. Thinking otherwise is basically upholding the tragically destructive point of view "pets that do anything out of the expected are mean-spirited and misbehave out of spite". How many pets became homeless or were put to death because stupid people believed that. But it also shows how conditional a pet owner's love is - do anything to spite me and you're gone. Sad world we live in.

    • @Bard420
      @Bard420 Год назад +2

      @@celine_poike It wasn't a medical issue. It was an accident.

    • @celine_poike
      @celine_poike Год назад +1

      @@Bard420 I wasn't talking about your case specifically. Why do you think so?

  • @SecondLifeDesigner
    @SecondLifeDesigner Год назад +62

    I love Jackson and I debated whether or not to post this because I hate to take sales away from him but many people can't afford $24 a bottle of his cleaning solution. I had my cats for as long as 18 years. From the moment that some were born. I dealt with my share of pee. I have never used Jackson's cleaning solution so I have no idea how good it is but I tried a bunch including the ones with enzymes and none worked. Then I found this recipe ten years ago. It is non toxic and cheap. Take one quart of 3% hydrogen peroxide, 1/4 cup of baking soda, 1 tablespoon of dish washing liquid. Put all in a container and gently stir them together you do not want to create bubbles. Saturate area where the pee is. If on a carpet you want the mixture to soak all the way through the carpet and down into the pad beneath. Do not blot or rub. Do not put a towel or try to soak it up. Let it air dry even if it takes a few days. It will not cause mold or mildew. Once dry vacuum up the baking soda residue. If on carpet do a small test area first in an area that won't be seen like inside a closet. Carpets made of natural fibers like wool the hydrogen peroxide can bleach the color. Hardwood flooring may warp if soaked. I have made gallons of this stuff at a time and soaked whole rooms with it at a time. The ingredients kills mold and mildew which it is why it doesn't form. It was originally created by a scientist trying to get rid of skunk smell. It is safe to poor onto your pets fur if they get sprayed by a skunk. Just don't get it into their eyes, nose, mouth or ears. Let soak for a few minutes and then rinse them off with water. You may have to treat the area twice even though you probably won't be able smell anything after the first treatment but cats and dogs have a much better sense of smell and any urine odor will attract them to pee there again. Lastly you will know when pouring if you hit the right spot because the hydrogen peroxide will bubble up like crazy when it hits the proteins in the urine.

    • @Meezer
      @Meezer Год назад

      When the cat urine dries bacteria breaks down the urea & this is the ammonia smell . Uric acid is NOT water soluble so remains on whatever surface after cleaning with a water based product (hydrogen peroxide mixture, vinegar, carpet cleaner, lemon juice etc. will NOT work).
      You must use a product with an enzyme. The enzyme breaks down the uric acid & salts into CO2 & dilute ammonia gas which easily dissipates. No more ammonia because the uric acid is gone. Chemist here.

    • @cecilymulet7451
      @cecilymulet7451 9 месяцев назад +10

      Omg. Thank u SOOOO much !!! We recently moved in with my elderly mother in law, she's 92. Her house is almost 90 yrs old. She has a cat. Our neighbor left their 3 outdoor cats in our care and nevr returned. I got pregnant, and now have a baby, we had to move all of our music equipment out of our bedroom and our new sofa into the living room where my mother in law and her cat ALWAYS are. He has been spraying EVERYTHING our unsealed original hardwood floors, ALL of our amps, speakers, instrument cases, the brand new fabric loosely woven sofa, , the walls everything. I can't afford to hire cleaners or rent an industrial strength upholstery cleaner and hardwood floor cleaner. I have no idea what to do about all of our music equipment. I have seen so many videos on this subject and all it has done is confused me more and raised more questions than it has answered. How can I remove the urine from the sofa and the floors and the quilts and the music equipment? Oh , and my mother in law's mattress of her own urine. And probably the cat's as well. After using ur recipe , do I then use an upholstery wet vac like the little green machine ? Or do I steam them ? What do I do ? Same question for the floors and quilts, etc. Please. I am losing my mind with this subject

    • @tishie42
      @tishie42 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@cecilymulet7451you get some gas, a match and walk away. Start over. That house is condemned..

    • @skylady64ish93
      @skylady64ish93 5 месяцев назад

      @@cecilymulet7451did you ever find a good solution?

    • @pat4005
      @pat4005 5 месяцев назад +5

      @@cecilymulet7451I just discovered this recipe myself about a year ago on YT but I can't remember what channel.
      I mix it in a much smaller batch (just enough to fill a hand-squeezed spray bottle you can buy anyplace).
      A blacklight will help find all the urine but the room needs to be dark.
      A tip is that it works best to blot up etc., the new stains asap, then spray or saturate the area affected with the cleaning mixture.
      The stuff will lighten the carpeting (and probably anything else), so I found it best to not leave it on a long time!
      I may scrub gently with an old rag, and blot up with those throw-away rag sheets from the roll in a box you can get at a store like Home Depot (200 sheets in a box) found in the paint section.
      Then I saturate with water (just warm), and quickly blot the water up again, fluff the carpet a little, and let air dry.
      I use plain water after the cleaning solution is blotted up with the pet-stain because it appears to successfully neutralize the cleaner so it doesn't lighten to carpeting or other surfaces.

  • @TitaMorris
    @TitaMorris Год назад +293

    Jackson, I know you might not even read this but thanks to you and my cats'vet I have achieved to give them a great life. They are 9, 14 and 16 and since I discovered you, years ago, I have avoided so many wrong moves and achieved so much for them, I'm grateful to your service to cat parents around the world. You also helped me with the video about senior cats since my eldest is having his final years now and you helped me so much to see it as a special love time instead of a time of pity and sadness since he has arthritis and dementia. Thank you so much love from Greece 🇬🇷

    • @monaquilts4679
      @monaquilts4679 Год назад +10

      Beautiful.

    • @gail2485
      @gail2485 Год назад +11

      And me from South Africa

    • @kytticockroach2299
      @kytticockroach2299 Год назад +8

      ♥️

    • @meliplay
      @meliplay Год назад +4

      And me in the US . Since i found him I've went from having 1 cat to having a cat rescue. . Since your in Greece if you ever want to adopt again my good friend runs Greek muttz and she has some fabulous cats. Bon bon and Arsene are very special. If I were in Greece I'd already have Arsene

  • @clicheguevara5282
    @clicheguevara5282 Год назад +196

    One night, my cat Sushi peed right in the spot where I sleep so I couldn’t miss it. I had no idea why since she’s very happy and well behaved. Then the next day, I noticed her straining a bit to pee in the litter box. A while later, she walked up and sat next to me while I worked. As soon as I wasn’t distracted, she made direct eye contact with me as she peed right on my blanket. When I looked at it, there was a little bit of blood in it.
    The next day, I took her to the vet for some UTI meds and she was all better! I’ll say it again.. Cats are some of the best communicators in the animal kingdom!

    • @hezmydaddyo2722
      @hezmydaddyo2722 Год назад +11

      You took her to the vet the NEXT DAY? I guess you’ve never had a UTI. It’s freakin miserable. You don’t have an emergency pet clinic near by?

    • @catcatcathamster
      @catcatcathamster Год назад +9

      I noticed the same blood spot after my cat peed on our bed! I took him to the vet that morning since it was way too late and I couldn't get a hold of a 24hrs vet. He is okay now but I noticed he will hold on his pee if the litter box has been used recently by my other cats, so he goes into the toilet now if that happens, I keep the door open for him

    • @skyd.2084
      @skyd.2084 Год назад +4

      Omg poor baby girl 🐱😢 Thank goodness you took her to the vet! They always tell us, they know and they're always trying and or telling us point blank 👍🐈🐈‍⬛

    • @Gemma6thSense
      @Gemma6thSense Год назад +23

      @@hezmydaddyo2722 did you ever call the vet, and them tell you they couldn’t get your pet in until the next day.
      At least she took her pet, many neglect to all together.

    • @hezmydaddyo2722
      @hezmydaddyo2722 Год назад +2

      @@Gemma6thSense no, I never have been told no. I always get an appt, perhaps not at that hour but within the day. If you’re having trouble with such perhaps your veterinarian needs a reminder that illness doesn’t happen on a schedule and they need to leave a few slots open for this sort of thing. If they can’t I’d seek another and build a relationship elsewhere.
      If it’s after hours there’s an emergency clinic near by.
      I will say this I do hear more and more stories about vets seeming more concerned with $$ than animal welfare. That’s quite concerning.

  • @barbarafrazier9896
    @barbarafrazier9896 Год назад +342

    We have experienced one of our cats deciding they did not like the kind of litter we used. He let us know that Litter Green was a definite No, No. A cat we currently have, let us know that he was not only picky about the texture of litter he would use but also he is particular about where we place the litter box. 😂 After a couple of tries, we managed to make him happy.

    • @branoliagaming3651
      @branoliagaming3651 Год назад +14

      My cat does not like any big grained litter. AS long as i use a fine litter type, close to rough sand she is happy. She also does not like the silicon beads one uses to collect urine from a cat. Maby the 2 are connected?

    • @harlowjademermaid1882
      @harlowjademermaid1882 Год назад +5

      your pf Blackie kitty looks just like my wild boy, Logan!

    • @barbarafrazier9896
      @barbarafrazier9896 Год назад +7

      @@harlowjademermaid1882 Our black kitty’s name is Bob and he’s the pickiest cat we’ve ever had. But he is a sweetie.

    • @saltedcharm8656
      @saltedcharm8656 Год назад +13

      One of our cats is very picky about his litter and I found out when I changed the litter to a different one. Let's just say I quickly bought the kind he liked.

    • @donnamealy4877
      @donnamealy4877 Год назад +10

      You got lucky. Mine peed all over my dining room and sofa until I found His Correct Name!!! 😂

  • @Quinten_exe
    @Quinten_exe Год назад +144

    We had a cat for 18 years that was just fine using wood litter and because she was an indoor-outdoor cat, we only had to clean it like once a month or so. After she passed we got a new cat, who stayed inside for the first month or so and everything was fine with her and the litterbox, she eventually became an indoor-outdoor cat as well. But sometimes I would come back from work late at night and she would have peed or pooped in my bed. At first I couldn't figure out what was going on, but eventually I came to realise it was probably the wood litter hurting her paws. I told my mom about it, but she didn't believe me and said it had always been fine with our old cat. Eventually I got so sick of cleaning my bed every other week, right after coming home, I just went and got some softer litter. And surprise suprise, everything was fine after. We only had one more accident but that was totally my brother's fault, he had put up an AC unit way to close to the litterbox and our cat was too scared to get near it and peed in her favourite cat bed. The moral of the story is that I've learned to be much more aware of my cat's bathroom needs and I make sure the box is always clean and accessible.

    • @paumiller74
      @paumiller74 Год назад +13

      I'm glad you got new litter. I wish your mom had listened to you

    • @teewills3319
      @teewills3319 Год назад +5

      It is not uncommon for cats to dislike or prefer a particular litter choice 👍🏽

  • @sonjanordahl3158
    @sonjanordahl3158 Год назад +60

    If there has been long term peeing and you have to replace flooring be sure to paint the sub floor with something like Kilz. It will make an encapsulating barrier so that a year or two down the line if you shampoo your carpet, it will not reactivate the old smell. You probably won't notice, but your pet will. That can restart territory marking.

  • @frankied.roosevelt6232
    @frankied.roosevelt6232 Год назад +131

    Extra tip for the disabled friends like me: if you can't blot, using a carpet cleaning spot cleaner vacuum to suck it up is much easier!
    Your tips in the past on MCFH helped me learn about the cause of my late kitty boi's severe separation anxiety and it being the cause of his inappropriate urination. He just wanted to "leave breadcrumbs" for me to find my way back home. 🥺🥺
    Once we got to the root and used your tips to clean using the old brand name of your cleaner (ps: took me FIVE-EVER and Major investigative work to figure out the name of the product you used from the episode for the cat that peed on TVs and computers and counters.. because the brand was censored in the episode 🥴), giving extra boxes, and the right medication protocol, we had a long 10 years together that was as happy and healthy as we could after initially taking him in as an older cat.
    Now, I'm having a new set of challenges with my new guy, who's nearly identical in personality and sass, and a 3 year old "rescue" who was returned twice before me meeting him. It's a non problem, really, but the goofballliterally refuses to pee in a litter box. Instead, he pees over the drain in my walk in shower. Idk if its a true "issue" since it's self correcting.. but still, real weird. Lol

    • @miragaiamaia8966
      @miragaiamaia8966 Год назад +23

      i had a cat that would pee on the drain of the bathtub... it was so easy to clean...

    • @patriciamorgan6545
      @patriciamorgan6545 Год назад +15

      Lucky you! Sounds like you've found the right kitty companion.
      My indoor guy is also perfect for me, raised from a feral kitten 11 years ago, so we've grown together to accommodate each other's preferences/foibles. He prefers the "outdoor litterbox", and I'm happy to comply, since I can no longer bend over to clean the indoor one properly. Now, the newish outdoor stray that adopted my yard is another story: insists on being right in front of my feet constantly. So incredibly dangerous for me, as I'm very unsteady on my feet and need two new hips. Though he wants to, I cannot possibly let him in; when I did so in January during a snowstorm, it did cause territorial peeing issues, which I have yet to recover from.

    • @juleneyoung5053
      @juleneyoung5053 Год назад

      Patricia Morgan mine stands Behind me 😤😳 and that’s how cats kill people !

    • @cjinpa5713
      @cjinpa5713 Год назад +8

      My sisters cat would do the same. Peed right in the tub drain. 🤷‍♀️

    • @lorimiller4301
      @lorimiller4301 Год назад +6

      I have kittens from a stray mom who came in over our very cold winter last year.
      She took off after biting a hole in my screen. I love the babies and have neutered the two boys. Three girls are their sisters.
      I don't know who is doing it but they are pooping in the bathtub upstairs and in the shower downstairs.
      I have lots of boxes and they go other places as well. I don't know what to do. Everyday is cleaning up poop.

  • @bonniebeveridge8468
    @bonniebeveridge8468 Год назад +17

    I’m a first time cat owner and was shocked by my ignorance over what it takes to provide a healthy and long life for my little sweetheart.THANK YOU so much for all your videos! They have been a life saver (both literally and figuratively) for both me and my cat. Additionally, I (you) have been able to educate some loving and well intentioned cat owners who unfortunately were quite ignorant (no fault of their own) on all matters relating to cats. You are providing an invaluable service to cat lovers everywhere and enhancing/saving the lives of so many sentient little felines.

  • @maryyoung8306
    @maryyoung8306 Год назад +107

    Thank you so much for the video, Jackson! I was in the hospital for 2 months, and my significant other (now an ex) was staying at my home and "caring" for my 2 cats, Spike and Skeeter. To make a long story short, he was mean to both of them. I am still trying to find the areas in my bedroom where my fur babies went pee.... My calico literally crouched and growled at him every time he got near her! Needless to say, he was not around much longer after my hospital stay. Thanks again for the video & I will be ordering your kit soon. 😀

    • @IMWeira
      @IMWeira Год назад +32

      Glad you made the right choice between cat baby and NOT husband material EX.

    • @deborahrohl848
      @deborahrohl848 Год назад +14

      @@IMWeira I'll second that.

    • @zammmerjammer
      @zammmerjammer Год назад +14

      What a nightmare. I would go ballistic at anyone who was mean to my furry roomies.

    • @horsegirlb7120
      @horsegirlb7120 Год назад +29

      People who abuse animals will escalate to people, especially under stress. You dodged a bullet.

    • @hdunaway110
      @hdunaway110 Год назад +5

      @@IMWeira truer words have never been spoken

  • @ZaritaTheFloridian
    @ZaritaTheFloridian Год назад +41

    My late Sweet Pea was the only at shelter name I didn't change because she was the sweetest thing. But she started peeing one spot on my living room area rug. I took her to the vet and it turned out she had bladder cancer. She was a scardy cat and didn't do well with surgery and recuperation. The kind that would freeze and loose clumps of fur from being so scared. The tumor came back in a year. So I just put puppy pads down in her spot, which she took to them well and changed them about twice or thrice a day, till it became more frequent and eventually she had to be humanely euthanized. She was ready, and I held her and whispered sweet loving and visions while she passed at the vets in my arms, it was the only time she wasn't afraid.

    • @rarra
      @rarra Год назад +5

      I’m very sorry 😢

    • @pamelajaquish4579
      @pamelajaquish4579 Год назад +7

      That is the only really sad thing about loving these precious little beings, but still worth all of the great companionship you get in having them.

    • @SOLONANS72
      @SOLONANS72 Год назад +3

      So sorry but so glad you got to experience the love of Sweet Pea. Thank you for sharing that was so heart warming ❤

    • @sahshamariemason6710
      @sahshamariemason6710 Год назад

      So sorry… my fur babies were my children.. their loss are as devastating as losing a family member.. thank heavens for Jackson.. and a good vet.. my heart felt condolences.. may your beautiful memories never fade and keep you close to your girl.. she’s waiting for you as also all your fur babies are.. you’ll see them all again..

    • @jennifercooper3846
      @jennifercooper3846 Год назад +1

      I’m so sorry for your loss. Your story had me choked up and close to tears. Also because SweetPea is what we’ve named our newest kitty. May your SweetPea rest in peace in kitty Heaven.

  • @alicebacic9449
    @alicebacic9449 Год назад +95

    My parents adopted a new kitten (actually the kitten that adopted my parents). With the adolescence of the new kitten the older cat started to mark the whole house. It's good to see Jackson Galaxy tips for how to deal with the situation. Portuguese subtitles would be great so my parents could watch the video.

    • @traumahealingandprevention
      @traumahealingandprevention Год назад +20

      As a creator, I have been reaching out to people willing to volunteer to generate the subtitles, because the AI versions are unhelpful, still. People submit a transcript to me, that is written with time code + translation that matches the time code. Then, as a creator, I verify the translation and upload the newly created transcript.
      I encourage people who are making this request from creators to consider generating a transcript with time codes (when sentence begins and ends, with translate sentence to the right of the time stamp) and then emailing the file to the creator for use. Very few RUclips creators actually make any money from their channels, the majority are maintaining their RUclips channels as a labor of love.

    • @shotto_z4790
      @shotto_z4790 Год назад +8

      Seems like the older cat became territorially insecure

    • @carolemann884
      @carolemann884 Год назад +3

      @@traumahealingandprevention Jackson Help, my Lulu
      Is usually was vary well behaved cat, but recently I went to the hospital and my cat sitter tells me that Lulu has been pissing on my bed. What can I do about this?

    • @ewalaura8370
      @ewalaura8370 Год назад +2

      you can easili transalte english from subtiles, mark them and use transaltor

    • @DownhillAllTheWay
      @DownhillAllTheWay Год назад +2

      Traduzir é fácil. Abra uma nova aba e faça uma boa busca por "traduzir". Ele abre duas pequenas janelas na nova página - uma para o idioma de origem e outra para o idioma desejado. Clique na seta para baixo (como um "V") em cada janela e escolha seus idiomas. Configure uma janela em inglês e uma janela em português. Copie o inglês do comentário do RUclips destacando-o e pressionando C. Em seguida, cole-o na janela em inglês pressionando V. O português traduzido aparecerá na outra janela.
      Como exemplo, escrevi esta entrada em inglês e usei o tradutor (não falo português).

  • @kristenkish3554
    @kristenkish3554 Год назад +121

    I'm surprised I haven't seen vinegar mentioned in many comments.And no, not vinegar and baking soda, that literally cancels each other out. Just plain white vinegar is what I use and it works like a charm. I have a female cat that just loves to pee in laundry, clean or dirty. If no laundry is left out for her to find then she goes in the litter boxes just fine. There's just something irresistible about a pile of laundry if she finds one. I pour a quarter gallon of vinegar in every load of laundry now just to be on the safe side. Everything comes out smelling normal, not like pee or pickles 👍

    • @marianneodell7637
      @marianneodell7637 Год назад +10

      Vinegar never worked for me. I find Oxi-Clean with Odor blasters works. One (or more) of my cats apparently had been peeing in a basket of laundry in the laundry room unbeknownst to me probably for a week (I don’t go in there often) Thought I was going to have to throw it out. I dissolved 2 scoops in some hot water and tossed the laundry in the washer with it (using a regular cycle on the machine and letting it agitate for a few minutes so the solution can permeate all the fabric))and let it sit overnight. Rinsed and spun it out the next morning and then put it through a regular wash and it was completely odor free.

    • @womanbread
      @womanbread Год назад

      What kind of vinegar do you recommend? Plain old regular vinegar, or white wine vinegar or white apple cider vinegar? My two fur boys sometimes pee outside the box, and either onto the couch, the bed or my shoes (yuck!). I wonder, also, if vinegar (whichever type you use) would work for poo, as well? I have an elderly cat, and although he tries his best to get to the litter box, bless his heart, he sometimes can't make it there in time, and I have found 'deposits' on the couch, the bed, my shoes, and in other rooms. It doesn't happen often, but when it does...

    • @alijane8993
      @alijane8993 Год назад +2

      Thanks for the tip! I now believe one of my cats bullies my other cat out of the litter box. She pees on my husband's stuff that's in one particular area. He thinks that she does it because she's mad at him or something. I usually clean it with a vinegar, soap, warm water mix and then use baking soda. I will try out not using the baking soda and just the vinegar! I am tired of cleaning this up! 😩

    • @rarra
      @rarra Год назад

      +1 for vinegar too. It’s slow, but it will neutralise the smelly crystals. You can see salts residue after a few hours of soaking the rug

    • @onlythetruth883
      @onlythetruth883 Год назад

      @@marianneodell7637
      What kind of washing machine do you have?
      These electronically controlled ones does not accept any input outside of the designated cycle once it has started.
      I searched high and low to eventually replace this machine, which I told the dealer that it is possessed, with an old manual one. Now I have the control once again.

  • @waxwinged_hound
    @waxwinged_hound Год назад +43

    I had a friend who had a cat that would pee outside the litter box. After asking some questions, I found out that the cat had been given the all clear by a vet, that she still sometimes used the litterbox normally, and that the problem peeing only happened in one spot. I figured that she was marking her territory so I suggested putting a scratching post or pad there, since scratching is also territory marking. And it worked! Sort of. The cat used the scratch pad as a bed instead of its intended purpose, but she stopped peeing outside the box. One of the few times in my life that I felt like I had accomplished something that is actually useful.

    • @UnicornNoob69
      @UnicornNoob69 9 месяцев назад +1

      This is pretty much the same issue I'm having, but nothing I have attempted to put in the 3-4 spots she pees has helped, so we aren't sure what the issue is past it being behavioral. Even moving the boxes to where she's going she's then deciding to go in the spaces where the box was. I've invested 5 months and hundreds of dollars trying everything I've read online and everything Jackson recommended that I hadn't seen before, and I'm completely at a loss on what to do at this point. Are we sure MY cat just isn't being vindictive for some reason? 😂

    • @mlchlko
      @mlchlko Месяц назад

      ​@@UnicornNoob69I hope y'all are faring better & find peace & resolution?!! 🙏🥺🤞🍀🧧🌠

  • @tgaudet5926
    @tgaudet5926 Год назад +4

    Thank you for reminding & letting those who don’t know what u said at the end-“your cat is not trying to piss u off”-funny but seriously about having compassion due to manifestation…….. people need to know this!

  • @lethargicwizard
    @lethargicwizard Год назад +64

    We use pelletized bedding (pine pellets), like people use in horse stalls, in our litter boxes because it's both really absorbent and good at neutralizing smells

    • @MadWorld909
      @MadWorld909 Год назад +8

      I was going to mention this. Some companies now sell the pellets as cat litter, but either one works. Probably costs less as pet bedding. I've had cats all my life, and have used all kinds of litter. NOTHING BEATS PINE PELLETS for eliminating odor. That's the best part in my world, but it's also easy on the environment since I'm just throwing sawdust on the paddock.

    • @lethargicwizard
      @lethargicwizard Год назад +13

      @@MadWorld909 yeah it's absolutely cheaper to buy it from a tack or feed store, or a place like Tractor Supply. What they're selling specifically for cats is about 3x or higher price by weight.
      And that was also a selling point for us as well, because it's biodegradable.

    • @christinanavarre8389
      @christinanavarre8389 Год назад +3

      That stuff is fantastic and lighter going out than coming in the house as well as cheaper 5.99 for 40# and zero urine smell Ever. Have a forced rescue here, means you live on a dead end dirt road off of 2 other dirt roads and you are the Only house on said dirt road. And cats have no trouble using it. There are 45 in rescue and 20 that prefer to house themselves in the barn. Not to forget it is nature friendly wont hurt the compost pile.

    • @christinanavarre8389
      @christinanavarre8389 Год назад +5

      @@lethargicwizard for the cats same size is 11.99 for 20# at Walmart exact same product as tractor supply not 2 miles down the road from Wally world

    • @wwiiinplastic4712
      @wwiiinplastic4712 Год назад +3

      @@lethargicwizard Yes, I used to use it and feed supplies are the way to go. And of course what you don't use for the cats can be used to start fires or barbecues.

  • @charlesmcgehee3227
    @charlesmcgehee3227 Год назад +6

    My 9 year old Burmese kitty has never once peed or pood anywhere but her litter box. And she is a professional self groomer. I brush her daily as well. Thank you very much for your upbeat and clear presentations. I'm Grateful.

  • @staciemccann2898
    @staciemccann2898 Год назад +27

    My 14yr old, Willow, has CKD and mild incontinence (we did urinalysis, culture, and bloodwork; my vet said she is healthy otherwise) so sometimes I smell it on my bed... I ordered machine-washable puppy pads for the spot she lays in.. but I am going to order your cleaner 🐱
    Thank you for this video! People need to learn how to work with/help their cat instead of getting rid of them.. or worse 😢
    Thanks for all you do for the animals! 💜

    • @mlchlko
      @mlchlko Месяц назад

      Machine washable puppy pads, oh my!!! Any brand name?! 🥺🤞🍀🧧🌠 Pls& ty!!!!!

  • @cateperez9696
    @cateperez9696 11 месяцев назад +11

    I know this is an old video, but wanted to add this one: boiling water. An old friend of mine has 30+ year old carpet in her house and it is pristine. It works well with sugary drinks and wine as well as animal urine because it breaks up the crystals. She also recommended taking some old cloths and rags and pressing it into the spot to soak the water up. I use a kettle to boil water and wear heavy dish washing gloves to protect my hands from the hot water and it works like a dream.

    • @cassiesevigny
      @cassiesevigny 9 месяцев назад +1

      Hot water can set the smell of cat pee though

  • @WarmFuzzyVibes
    @WarmFuzzyVibes Год назад +25

    Jackson, I love your cat videos! Thank you so much for these important info videos! Also, I know this is kind of silly, but I notice you seem to like bright colors especially purple! The red painted catio is also a fave, though I seldom like red in my space but it really works well in that cat space! And still sillier, I love your shirts! You definitely have an alive and well inner child! Yet you are taking the time to inform all cat people about their favorite topic:cats! Now I will watch the video again since I spent part of my watch time writing this fan letter to you! 😸

  • @mikedavis2998
    @mikedavis2998 Год назад +20

    My two Maine Coons watched this with me and they were appalled. 1 1/2 years old and never a single issue. I have humongous boxes set out. Diet is high protein - free feed high protein kibble, freeze dried whole salmon and chicken, and wet protein canned food to mix with the freeze dried. Waterfall water bowls and the critters are thriving. We love your videos almost as much as cat tv

    • @marykh59
      @marykh59 Год назад +4

      I have a similar setup for my felines. Could you have your cats call my cats, please?? Thank you 👊🏽

    • @mikedavis2998
      @mikedavis2998 Год назад +1

      LOL purrfect

    • @shortgus27B
      @shortgus27B Год назад

      My Maine wasn't so good... just sayin

    • @Mia199603
      @Mia199603 Год назад +2

      So? Both of my rescue cats have peeing problems because of physical ailments caused by their past injuries. Your cats aren't "better" and someone who buys bred animals really has no say in how to be a responsible cat owner. Btw you're feeding your cats way too much protein, it's a killer for the kidneys so they might stop being so appalled once they develop a urinary disease. Cats in the wild don't eat premium fillets only and if they caught a salmon they wouldn't eat the meat and throw away the rest 🙄

    • @skywriting33
      @skywriting33 Год назад

      My Maine coon was the absolute best! Enjoy them ❤️

  • @aimeeagatha7454
    @aimeeagatha7454 Год назад

    The cat necklace is Da BOMB! So cool! I'm so appreciative of your videos. Thank you so much for the great work you do.

  • @stevenharding4078
    @stevenharding4078 Год назад

    Awesome information, love the black light info.

  • @jeanniearnett3948
    @jeanniearnett3948 Год назад +13

    Same concept as OXY CLEAN. The kind in the bucket. Mix with hot water in spray bottle until diluted. Saturate the area with the spray bottle of OXY CLEAN. Saturation of carpet will not mold, mildew or damage. It completely elimates odor. I've used this stuff for YEARS. It works!!!!

  • @MURZBO
    @MURZBO Год назад +42

    Our cat was neutered age 3 but before that he used to spray...really makes a difference if your cat isn't fixed go to the clinic it's worth it!

    • @fefferryerr1818
      @fefferryerr1818 Год назад

      Isn't one reason because he's a male? As opposed to females who don't. Or is that a myth?

    • @nikolijamiladinovic8539
      @nikolijamiladinovic8539 Год назад +6

      My male cat is neutered, he still sprays. It smells the same as before.

    • @tourbillon13
      @tourbillon13 Год назад

      ​@@nikolijamiladinovic8539 Maybe a checkup at the Vet might find something?
      It's a miserable situation for both you and your cat isn't it? That dreaded smell 🫢 😳

  • @slinkyyy3
    @slinkyyy3 5 месяцев назад +4

    My cat has a UTI so im just struggling with this cat urine, i had to make sure i was cleaning it right so i decided to watch this video. Its a very well-put video with well explained information especially for new kitty owners ❤ as a vet tech i approve

  • @debbeasher-k4764
    @debbeasher-k4764 7 месяцев назад

    Thanks for the cleaning info.... it's appreciated.

  • @juliannaburgess9177
    @juliannaburgess9177 Год назад +18

    Great info! Buy a home where the homeowner was hospitalized and she had a friend come in to feed her cat. Needless to say there are times where "there's a funky smell" but she claimed that her carpets were steamed and cleaned prior to putting the house up for sale. There's a different texture to the carpeting in those areas (against the wall and corners) another clue! So I'll be doing my detective work. TY love being educated ✌️

    • @bambinaforever1402
      @bambinaforever1402 Год назад +3

      Yak. If i ever bought a house with carpets first thing i would rip them off and put nice parquet

  • @paulsparks771
    @paulsparks771 Год назад +28

    I am a multiple-cat dad, and I have one of my male cats that had been spraying. I had him checked for a UTI, and he was clean. So the vet put him on Prozac, and he stopped spraying. It was due to territory and anxiety. He was also fixed.

    • @midwestbadger2503
      @midwestbadger2503 Год назад +3

      Have you had any issues with the spraying since he was put on Prozac?
      This sounds similar. We got our cat and he was on Prozac but then the vet weaned him off. Now 1 year later he has started spraying, not UTI. I think I need to request to introduce prozac again?

    • @paulsparks771
      @paulsparks771 Год назад +2

      @@midwestbadger2503 I have not noticed any spraying since he has been on the Prozac.

    • @MW-rb3ny
      @MW-rb3ny Год назад

      How do you get your cat to take the pills? We were prescribed that too but he would not take them. We even crushed snd put in his food, but he wouldn’t touch the food.

    • @paulsparks771
      @paulsparks771 Год назад

      @@MW-rb3ny I would scruff him, open his mouth, put the pill in his mouth, and hold his mouth closed while I massaged his throat. Once it was swallowed, I gave him a handful of his favorite treats. It is to the point now that all I have to do is grab the pill bottle, and he comes running because he knows he will get treats afterward.

    • @LyranSoul
      @LyranSoul 5 месяцев назад

      ​@@MW-rb3nyGet pill pocket treats and put them inside.

  • @beckyd712
    @beckyd712 Год назад +5

    This is so timely! I recently brought in some stuff from my storage unit and my normally very good Leo kitty all of a sudden had to mark the boxes. (I think maybe there were other cats on or around those boxes.) Anyway, I couldn't locate the actual location of the pee until I broke out the uv light and made a discovery. Thank you! Now I'm well on the way to a better smelling home. *Thank you and Blessed Be Cat Daddy!*

  • @gardenlove2782
    @gardenlove2782 Год назад +1

    “I am waiting for you to be impressed”. I am impressed. Once again such an entertaining, creatively made informational video. ❤❤❤

  • @genevadixon8426
    @genevadixon8426 Год назад +35

    My male cat crossed the rainbow bridge 7 months ago, but his scent lingers on.
    He peed on my file cabinet, and even though it’s been cleaned and emptied out, every time I open the drawer, Spooky is in my thoughts 😅.
    He seemed to enjoy peeing on surfaces, while standing, like a tiger in the zoo.
    My 2 females have never peed outside the box.
    RIP Spooks.

    • @harlowjademermaid1882
      @harlowjademermaid1882 Год назад +4

      was he a blackie? Either way, Rest in Paradise, Spooky Kitty. xo

    • @genevadixon8426
      @genevadixon8426 Год назад +6

      @@harlowjademermaid1882 Thank-you. Yes, he was a house panther. We got him from the humane society when he was 3, and he was already named. His previous owners turned him in, maybe because of his peeing outside the box? He lived for 14 years.

    • @gracepeterson7483
      @gracepeterson7483 Год назад +1

      @@genevadixon8426 Interesting. My black cat also has issues with peeing outside the littler box. I wonder if black cats are more prone to this.

    • @atimidbirb
      @atimidbirb Год назад +1

      @@gracepeterson7483 Same here. Black cats are very territorial, aren't they?

    • @margie1830
      @margie1830 Год назад

      @@gracepeterson7483 my black cat also peed EVERYWHERE outside of the litter box. He would go in the box most of the time, but it’s almost like he enjoyed peeing other places. Floors, clothes bin, bed, couch, COUNTERS. 🫠

  • @joany11swatch14
    @joany11swatch14 Год назад +13

    Wow. This is so informative ! I love how you break this all down. Really educational. I just got a cat and in the learning phase as this is my first cat. Thank you. I just learned a lot.

    • @martynraveybracey7202
      @martynraveybracey7202 Год назад

      There is alot to learn. Jacksons informative videos save and help kitties everyday. The 6 under this roof are certainly grateful. Jackson has everything you need to know.

  • @laurasharp7955
    @laurasharp7955 Год назад

    Always love your videos, to the point and none of the fluffy bits in the beginning, i.e. talk about oneself for half the video and lastly cool logo on the bottle 🙏🐈😉

  • @tammyt3434
    @tammyt3434 Год назад +7

    Thanks for mentioning the blacklights. I have no sense of smell and it's going to be tricky keeping a clean home.

  • @adiosamerica3948
    @adiosamerica3948 Год назад +23

    Any change in a cat's behavior are most times because of an onset of a medical condition. My cat once had a UTI (also noticed pink urine). After she refused to use the litter completely, a vet check showed she had hyperthyroidism.

  • @xXDemkaBelikovXx
    @xXDemkaBelikovXx Год назад +20

    Pippin, my gray, food motivated "senior cat" (ten years old, but you would never know it) got pink eye a couple Christmases ago, and when I took him to the vet, they told me, "Yeah he's getting older, he's more prone to getting infections, this is totally normal. Here are some antibiotic eye drops for his eyes and you might also consider getting these treats we have to help support his immune system." And of course I'm just wanting the best for my little friend who has been with me since he was probably five or six weeks old so I said, "yes, let me have that as well." and I started incorporating the treats as directed, once a day nor more than three or four. Well, a week goes by, his pink eye is all clear, but I am sitting on the bed and I watch as he assumes the position on a pile of laundry in my closet. Panic!! I do all the things, we make another makeshift litter pan, remove the lid from our top entry boxes, clean them thoroughly, cause I don't want him to be urinating inappropriately. I call the vet, tell them what happened they say that they'll look when I bring him for a follow up. I'm still panicked and worried and I'm trying to figure it out with my husband and he says, "The only change that has been incorporated are those treats, so maybe we should stop giving him those." So I did and I immediately noticed a difference and he went back to normal. Crazy!!

    • @Kalsimir
      @Kalsimir Год назад +7

      That fool of a took!

  • @tinycatfriend
    @tinycatfriend Год назад +1

    i am endlessly grateful that my cat is the most chill cat ever about her litter box. new litter? sure. moved to a new spot? no prob. didn't clean it for a couple days? whatever. the only time she's peed outside the box was when construction was going on in the next room and it scared her. it was jackson's videos that made me clue in to that, and moving the box far away from the noise fixed it right away

  • @twoheadedkitten13
    @twoheadedkitten13 Год назад

    This video was extremely eye-opening. Thank you so much. My girl is definitely being territorial. Poor thing. Our most recent adoptee is being a bully and there are a few ferals who roam the area. We need to make sure she feels safe.

  • @DownhillAllTheWay
    @DownhillAllTheWay Год назад +6

    There's a story by Terry Pratchet, in which he is describing the furtive movements of an individual in the dark. He says "His movements were cat-like - but he didn't stop to spray unine on things"

  • @JustSaralius
    @JustSaralius Год назад +8

    Just a tiny correction: Amino acids are the building blocks (molecules) that make up proteins, not the other way around. :)

    • @andreaneuman1826
      @andreaneuman1826 Год назад +5

      That got me, too!! 🙂 Sucks being a scientist, sometimes. . .

  • @web1388
    @web1388 3 месяца назад

    i really am fascinated! I learned so much. Thank You

  • @kellyb9939
    @kellyb9939 Год назад

    Loki was neutered too. Its good to have understanding for your beloved pet. Natures miracle was sooo helpful

  • @sweetluvgurl
    @sweetluvgurl Год назад +19

    I’m glad my cat is pretty litter trained and doesn’t go anywhere else. The only issue we have in that area is the “elevator butt” issue of her sometimes not squatting and going on the floor some outside the litter box. We remedy this by putting puppy pads around the litter box where it sometimes ends up. Other than that, we don’t have any issues with our cat going outside the litter box.

    • @flapkatt6094
      @flapkatt6094 Год назад +5

      I assumed my loving little cat also loved having the pee pads under the box. I found that out because that's where she decided she was going to deposit. Nothing else had changed, except I was in a pet specialty store, saw them, and thought: wow! Beats an old towel or newspaper. So I bought them and tried them out. OH NO. What a mistake. We visited the vet, no problems. Clean bill of health. She thought maybe it was the scent used in manufacturing the pads and suggested I not use them. After cleaning the box and the entire floor (just linoleum as it was an older home) with scalding water and soap, I put the box straight on the clean dry floor, exactly in place.
      To my surprise, she stopped doing the deed outside of the box immediately. When I thought I was helping prevent a bad mojo issue by using the pads, Kitty did not support that decision. I wound up realizing that sometimes things aren't broken at all. They're just misunderstood.
      BTW, I also decided not to be such a clean freak I was making unnecessary changes that were not to her liking at all. So much better now. Clean, dry floors. Box working well. Cat warranty is now extended version. Cat 3.0! I felt like the village idiot trying to fix something that wasn't broken. Lesson learned.

    • @littlesushie
      @littlesushie Год назад +1

      I have the same problem, so i bought a box with a bit more height. Plus the litter doesn’t go out when he is digging.

    • @bambinaforever1402
      @bambinaforever1402 Год назад

      Exactly my problem. We bought high litter box - now he elevates his butt aiming over the border

    • @bambinaforever1402
      @bambinaforever1402 Год назад

      @@littlesushie mine started elevating his butt higher after i bought a higher litter box

    • @littlesushie
      @littlesushie Год назад

      @@bambinaforever1402 in that case, your cat may enjoy a standing litter box

  • @mareepeters5717
    @mareepeters5717 Год назад +3

    Thank you Jackson 😘. We can do grotesque, if you have kids and/or animals it's part of the whole package. I love my 🐈 cat.

  • @editaedita473
    @editaedita473 Год назад

    Great tips! Thanks for this!

  • @shellyshell22
    @shellyshell22 2 дня назад

    😆 I just loved this so much. Thank you so much for helping me solve this problem in a humorous and entertaining way!! ❤❤❤

  • @a.t.nelson1670
    @a.t.nelson1670 Год назад +3

    Thank you inspector-cowboy-scientist Jackson! Great advice! I used an orange smelling spray, when my old girl lost her bladder control, and it was so much worse than just the pee. I could've used this vid 2 years ago. 🤣 I guess I assumed it had to smell good to get rid of the bad smell. Your no smell advice makes a lot more sense. It's a good thing you like hats...🕵‍♂️🤠👨‍🔬 Thanks again!

  • @Lindy-nw9rd
    @Lindy-nw9rd Год назад +30

    my favorite cleaner for all my pets is vinegar water (1:1 ratio). vinegar is really good at breaking down ammonia and the pee smell. plus the smell of vinegar doesn't last long either 😌

    • @patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558
      @patriciatoomingtheplantpar2558 4 месяца назад

      If it worked all vinegar companies would sell some sort of pet version to increase sales, it doesn't work, it's an old wives tale you just like the smell of urine and vinegar which is just gross

  • @Dan-wq8id
    @Dan-wq8id Год назад

    Very useful thank you Jackson 🐱

  • @ericshaffer5965
    @ericshaffer5965 Год назад

    Thank you! The points you made about the carpet & not just spritzing heavier messes, but almost matching them with cleaner seem like they should be more obvious--I'd never thought about it like that & I've spent too much time trying to get smells out(I even got an extendable car washing brush to scrub the back of the carpet after shampooing, smh)!!!

  • @nickspet001
    @nickspet001 Год назад +66

    I can personally confirm, I was shocked at how well Jackson's pee cleaner worked. We have two male cats, and unfortunately over time one started bullying the other and territorial peeing started. The spray helped clean really well!

    • @samus821
      @samus821 Год назад +2

      Did you resolve the territorial bullying, and if so how?

    • @bambinaforever1402
      @bambinaforever1402 Год назад +1

      Are they castrated? My younger castrated cat started peeing standing like marking in the litter box. We bought high one - he now lifts his butt higher aiming over litter box. I wonder what is going on

    • @danieldukome
      @danieldukome Год назад +1

      Would also be interested in the bullying. My 2 are brothers but can't get along all too well. One occasional pees on stuff, specially clothes that lay around

    • @nickspet001
      @nickspet001 Год назад +3

      @@bambinaforever1402 Yes, I have had both of my male cats since they were kittens and they are both rescued so they came neutered. See my long comment above for me explaining my whole situation and how I resolved it above.

    • @nickspet001
      @nickspet001 Год назад +10

      @@samus821 After a very long time, I have resolved the situation. Every cat is unique, but let me explain in detail what happened with mine. I adopted my first cat, let's name him "T" from a shelter and not a lot was known about him. At the time he was our only cat, and his personality was very friendly and loving and he would follow me around like a shadow. He was very playful and just the sweetest. He did seem to have some PTSD, because not a lot was known from when he was rescued off the street we weren't sure what would trigger his anxiety but he would literally have an episode where he would hide, his whole body would freeze and become stiff and you could wave a hand in front of his face but he would not move, he would just stare. So it was clear to us that certain noises or things that would trigger him would give him anxiety. Over time, I thought he would benefit from having a younger kitten brother. He would go visit my mother's two cats and would love playing with them. He was about 5 years old when we adopted our second kitten, let's name the second one "D". Unknown to us, D had even worse trauma. He was rescued from California during wildfire season and as a kitten had to be isolated and his back leg was amputated because something fell on it and completely crushed his leg. We realized over time that because he was separated during The crucial kitten period of his life when he would normally be socialized, he never learned any of those skills. So this new kitten over time began to have play aggression and would attack my older cat and hunt him and stalk him. When he was a kitten it wasn't so big of a deal but as he Grew older it became a huge problem and my older cat instead of defending himself would act like pray and this would make the problem worse. Over time my sweet older cat became so terrified of the younger cat that he would only hide in the corner all day and watch for his younger brother. We have done so much to try to keep them together, but the last straw was when I went on vacation and the younger cat attacked my older cat and injured him on his ear pretty badly. We had tried cat pheromones, using play time with them looking at each other and getting treats as rewards, medication, distracting them by training them to do tricks, our house has so many different cat trees and hiding spots and toys. The problem is that the behavior would not change no matter what we would do. I have had three vets tell me to rehome my younger cat but I could not do that to him. I literally looked through so many Jackson Galaxy videos too try to gain insight and a lot of them helped, but ultimately we called a cat behavioralist who is also a vet as a last resort. After their bad fight we decided to separate them, our older T cat lives downstairs and our younger D cat lives upstairs. We have trained the younger cat to only go on visits downstairs while we are with him and while he is on a leash. This way my older cat realizes that he is safe from any attacks because the leash doesn't allow it. They get treats whenever they are in the same room to make them happy and we got a completely closed playpen with Windows and mesh so that our younger cat can hang out with us when we're all downstairs but he's self-contained and even if he tries to lunge at my older cat he can't touch him. My older cat got prescribed lorazepam, which works amazingly for his particular situation. He is 10 years old right now and it helps him with any hidden medical pain he might have that is masked, and it also makes him more Brave while taking some of his anxiety away. It does make him meow a lot more and it makes him try to steal any kind of food so we have to hide everything from him. This is the best we can do after everything we have gone through and I am happy that we found a solution because I was feeling helpless at its worst part. Please remember that I myself am not a veterinarian, I was just explaining all the tools we used in the meantime that helped us ultimately find a solution.

  • @pudmupi
    @pudmupi Год назад +8

    I have to admit that the cleaner is fantastic and works for dogs as well! I have 3 senior chihuahuas who don't seem to realize that just because their front paws are on the piddle pad... it is the back legs that are where the magic happens!

  • @karenroman1409
    @karenroman1409 Год назад

    Thank you sooo much for your help!! I love your videos!!!❤

  • @dkabesh
    @dkabesh 11 месяцев назад

    Love your videos! We have discovered that our cat thinks our clothes dryer is a great litter box. Needless to say we are careful to keep the door closed but any opportunity she finds she will hop in and we have been tasked with cleaning it.

  • @Francois_L_7933
    @Francois_L_7933 Год назад +8

    When I have something super stinky to clean, I use the Mythbusters Skunk removal recipe. 1 part dish soap, 1 part baking soda, 1 part hydrogen peroxide (the regular stuff from the drugstore). This is followed by a rinse.

  • @Ploots21
    @Ploots21 Год назад +6

    Thanks! I’m new to the cat world and your videos are so informative. You’re the best!

    • @bossykangaroo
      @bossykangaroo Год назад

      Hi! I know your name from Yaba’s livestreams! 💕 Fellow cat lover and Yaba fan here!

    • @Ploots21
      @Ploots21 Год назад +1

      @@bossykangaroo small world! Great to see you! I guess gorl and cat world intersect. Thanks for reaching out bc I’m not hugely in to the gorl scene but I’m way into lurking :)

    • @Ploots21
      @Ploots21 Год назад +1

      @@bossykangaroo small world! Great to see you! I guess gorl and cat world intersect. Thanks for reaching out bc I’m not hugely in to the gorl scene but I’m way into lurking :) And any fan of Yaba is cool to me! Take care

    • @mousiebrown1747
      @mousiebrown1747 Год назад

      Check out Kitten Lady and TinyKittens

  • @user-lz4mh7tl6f
    @user-lz4mh7tl6f Год назад

    So glad I came across this info....I've been smelling pee and it's a newly developed problem 🙄 thanks a million 🙀

  • @zlaynie
    @zlaynie Год назад

    Thanks so much for another great video!

  • @hannahvincent6466
    @hannahvincent6466 Год назад +5

    Thank goodness you’re covering this! I took in an intact male Siamese… well he sprays! We are waiting to get him neutered!

  • @baruchben-david4196
    @baruchben-david4196 Год назад +5

    I've found it very helpful when using a black light, to use a pair of glasses with yellow lenses to block out the purple. It really makes it much easier to find the urine (phosphorus).

  • @seedhound
    @seedhound 2 месяца назад

    Thank you for the help.

  • @patriciaaturner289
    @patriciaaturner289 Год назад

    Jackson, you are the best.

  • @lonnarheaj
    @lonnarheaj Год назад +6

    We have had this situation before. One of our rescued divine fine divas, Onyx, refused to use litter; we ended up with a really nasty ruined floor situation before I figured out what was going on by who. I finally discovered Onyx our diva girl would only use shredded newspaper. There was nothing medically or physically wrong, that was just how Onyx rolled. I never knew why shredded news was her choice, but I spent years tearing newspaper and wearing black fingertips. Onyx had been an outdoor girl for several years before we adopted her, and although none of our kittles ever go outside, Onyx never wanted to venture outside again once we brought her home. Hey, she wasn't stupid, just very particular about her pan filler.
    We currently have 15 cats, yes fifteen, as in 5+10, and the biggest issue we have now is figuring out why the cats tend to only pee in some pans and only poo in some other pans, and a couple pans they will leave behind both. Very strange, but they probanly think us using a toilet is pretty strange.

  • @mala3isity
    @mala3isity Год назад +3

    Carpets with padding down to bare wood, ALL scent trappers. Pour AntiIckyPoo (enzymatic cleaner) onto the spot and let it spread through the layers like the pee did. Leave it to dry. Don't blot it out, don't scrub it in. Let it do it's job.

  • @pattikeegan9673
    @pattikeegan9673 Год назад +2

    We (Hubby & I) love Jackson B Galaxy and his cat videos 💙 I sent this to a friend who is struggling with their cat and this very subject. Thank you for the help and somehow make cleaning cat pee fun. The science behind it really interesting. We have a 1 year old amazing Maine coon mix tabby male cat named Bruce by his birth family. His momma was a stray they took in and he was the last one to go. We found this channel looking for answers to this very vocal and amazing new being living in our cabin with 2 senior dogs turned 13 and 14 also this month. We are blessed and thankful for the excellent and helpful content! Keep up the great work! 🐾😽

  • @bluezinnia847
    @bluezinnia847 Год назад

    Thanks Jackson, you are so funny....but! So very right with your great advice! Thank you!

  • @Schattiz
    @Schattiz 9 месяцев назад +3

    Baking Soda and Vinegar and avoid any cleaning products that contain ammonia. And as Mr. Galaxy says, dont ever rub! Douse the area let it sit for a few mins and then blot with paper towels.

  • @pixietwitch
    @pixietwitch Год назад +5

    Our house is all hard flooring/tile and we have found that hydrogen peroxide and tap water 1-3 mix does wonders! If you want to try it on carpet or any fabric, spot test it first since peroxide can bleach colors. But the peroxide degrades the urine and cleans wonderfully.

    • @Meezer
      @Meezer Год назад

      Hydrogen peroxide does not "degrade urine" that is not chemically possible. When the cat urine dries bacteria breaks down the urea & this is the ammonia smell . Uric acid is NOT water soluble so remains on whatever surface after cleaning with a water based product (hydrogen peroxide mixture, vinegar, carpet cleaner, lemon juice etc. will NOT work).
      You must use a product with an enzyme. The enzyme breaks down the uric acid & salts into CO2 & dilute ammonia gas which easily dissipates. No more ammonia because the uric acid is gone. Chemist here.

  • @nevermindthemagic
    @nevermindthemagic 2 дня назад

    Urine luck!!!! 😂You are hilarious! Your video's definitely help me lighten up about the topic. Thanks!

  • @ndbyers23
    @ndbyers23 Год назад

    Thanks Jackson this is perfect and timely information! ❤ My previous cat had really been extremely territorial and probably anxious as well. There were parts of the house we had to remove baseboards and drywall. Then we got two young kittens, brothers that we waited a few months until they were 6 months old to neuter. I think in that time that they discovered old pee (We tried very hard with an enzymatic cleaner but to no luck. We have also used black lights, but had not heard about the color changes. Very informative! Thank you. Namaste. 🙏🏻

  • @janicehammersmith4728
    @janicehammersmith4728 Год назад +3

    I have 27 cats...all indoors, mostly special needs, etc.
    I deal with the smell alllll the time.
    Thanks for this helpful video.

    • @mousiebrown1747
      @mousiebrown1747 Год назад +2

      27 cats? Lol! I understand! That’s how I got kicked out of suburbia…….

    • @janicehammersmith4728
      @janicehammersmith4728 Год назад +2

      @@mousiebrown1747 yup....I live out in the country...ex foster mom for a local shelter, until I ended up keeping the unadoptables.
      With the increased costs of vet care and food(25-30 cans daily and 30 lbs of dry weekly)...I had to draw the line...

    • @mousiebrown1747
      @mousiebrown1747 Год назад +2

      @@janicehammersmith4728 Bless you & all of them - including the etc. sorts of critters you pick up…. I’m on 3 piney woods acres, but coyotes have been around for 17 years now-which is horrible. Only 4 cats now but I’m older & bad knees, so it’s ok.

    • @Okie-Girl
      @Okie-Girl 3 месяца назад

      ​@@janicehammersmith4728 The smell of 27 cats cant be good for your health :(

    • @janicehammersmith4728
      @janicehammersmith4728 3 месяца назад

      @@Okie-Girl I'm down to 18, litter pans are out on a screened porch, with a cat door.

  • @baileypierce5495
    @baileypierce5495 Год назад +17

    I’ve been waiting for this video for so long! My year and a half old kitty boy decided he liked peeing on my bed more than the litter box about 5 months ago. We went to the vet immediately and couldn’t find any issues, so I’ve tried EVERYTHING to stop it (more play time in bedroom, locking him out, keeping him in, changing litter, moving litter box, adding boxes, etc.) to no luck. He usually does it after he can’t get to me (if I’m in the shower or gone to work) and it’s always on the side of the bed I sleep on. I’ve figured out how to at least clean it up but it’s always no fun to come home to a cat pee bed.

    • @slusk2193
      @slusk2193 Год назад +2

      My friend had the same issue with his cat. I recommended that he use an old shower curtain over his bed and it worked for a while. It must be so frustrating.

    • @TheTingcat
      @TheTingcat Год назад +3

      Your cat might have separation anxiety?

    • @ivechang6720
      @ivechang6720 Год назад +4

      Separation anxiety is possible but...
      Do you come into contact with something that gives you a different scent when you come home? Something that could be erasing or overpowering the natural marking you get from interactions with your cat? Remember relationships for animals are largely expressed with scent. Not just territory.
      😿Or maybe your soap interferes with your cat's sense that you belong to him/her? Try using only your partner's😻 products to see if that's the problem, if a more obvious culprit isn't found. If nothing else smelling more like your partner might help convince kitty that marking _you_ (indirectly) isn't needed anymore! Best of luck.

    • @tam8782
      @tam8782 Год назад

      Did you figure out a way to solve that? Please let me know.

  • @MedievalMary
    @MedievalMary Год назад +2

    I have had cats all my life, but I am always ready to learn something new. I had no idea cat pee changes color over time when under a blacklight. Cool tip👍😸

  • @debbiereynolds2873
    @debbiereynolds2873 Год назад

    Okay. You got me…. Looking forward to your next video

  • @NozomiShinobuCrest
    @NozomiShinobuCrest Год назад +8

    I'm surprised he didn't mention enzyme based cleaners! I find those work the best for me.

    • @KittenNinja86
      @KittenNinja86 Год назад +1

      Nature's miracle has been my fave for the last 10yrs

  • @reneepastoreniebylski38
    @reneepastoreniebylski38 Год назад +3

    I posted this in the community as well but I figured I'd try here. I have a 3ry old american shorthair in good health that at times (not all the time but way too often) opts to pee outside of the box. We have two cats, Luna (the cat in question) is much younger but has an "older bladder" per our vet, meaning that she will drink and pee more but is otherwise in good health. We've had her for 6 months now and about one month into having her in our home (after a nice long acclimation period) she started peeing outside of boxes. We worked to find the right litter (I think we're good there) the box is super clean (I clean it 3 times per day) and we have multiple open boxes (no covers or obstructions). We even have been able to keep Zoe (the older cat) away from two of our four boxes in order to make sure that Luna (cat in question) has her own space. (no bullying and not by windows where there are other cats) And yes I've put boxes in places where she was peeing. Often she will use them but then out of the blue she will pee next to it. I fully clean the area with an enzymatic cleaner when she pees outside of the box and check it with a black light to be sure I've got it all. UGG please help me. We love her dearly but this happening too often and is becoming really stressful for my family.

  • @blairmahoney9015
    @blairmahoney9015 Год назад

    Guess I'm lucky. Never had to deal with this problem. Good luck to those of you who do. Love you Cat Daddy! Love your channel. 💯❤❤❤

  • @karlaschmid5676
    @karlaschmid5676 Год назад +1

    Thank God for Jackson Galaxy❤

  • @011CRB
    @011CRB Год назад +4

    I've literally been dealing with this all day. Spooky.

  • @Sarahopal
    @Sarahopal Год назад +3

    We live in a tiny trailer in the middle of nowhere and someone decided to dump a cat close by. It took weeks to get him to come inside he was so scared. Poor guy 🥺 The first night he peed on my new memory foam mattress. My husband was mad but I didn't get upset. I bought some enzyme for cleaning cat pee and got him a cat box. Now guess who the cat loves the most? 😉 And he's never peed on the bed again. Accidents happen and sometimes there are good reasons. I now have a loving fur ball who keeps mice out of my stuff and cuddles me at night. Win win ❤️

  • @jessevaughn7612
    @jessevaughn7612 3 месяца назад

    So funny and informative!

  • @verapatricia1207
    @verapatricia1207 Год назад

    Gracias, Jackson.

  • @kw2519
    @kw2519 Год назад +4

    I’ve tried lots of different things, the best one I’ve found is the Natures Miracle enzymatic spray. It actually breaks down the proteins and stuff. Nothing I’ve found cuts through it as much as that stuff.

    • @dare2bdifferent1
      @dare2bdifferent1 Год назад +1

      Nature's Miracle is the only thing I found that works. Can't speak on Jackson's product, as I haven't tried it.

    • @vclocals5536
      @vclocals5536 Год назад

      It stinks though. Very strong perfume smell. No Bueno for me

    • @kw2519
      @kw2519 Год назад

      @@vclocals5536 better than cat piss

  • @SheilaYT
    @SheilaYT Год назад +3

    Great info about the blacklight, but I was hoping for some more ways to clean other than buying your product. Such as baking soda, etc. I've been using plain inexpensive vinegar and that works great!

    • @Meezer
      @Meezer Год назад

      When the cat urine dries bacteria breaks down the urea & this is the ammonia smell . Uric acid is NOT water soluble so remains on whatever surface after cleaning with a water based product (hydrogen peroxide mixture, vinegar, carpet cleaner, lemon juice etc. will NOT work).
      You must use a product with an enzyme. The enzyme breaks down the uric acid & salts into CO2 & dilute ammonia gas which easily dissipates. No more ammonia because the uric acid is gone. Chemist here.

  • @Viva_lapink_
    @Viva_lapink_ Год назад +1

    You have helped me so much. If it wasn’t for you I might’ve given up. But I didn’t want to. I love my Sebastian.😭

  • @anabsolutelynormalseraph3599
    @anabsolutelynormalseraph3599 Год назад

    thank you so much I NEEDED this

  • @alexalynn5952
    @alexalynn5952 Год назад +6

    Hot tip for anyone who has a cat with a physical reason that they don't like litter (my old boy was partially declawed before we got him), PUPPY PADS! We tried the softer pellets and he would still go right next to the box, probably because at that point he'd learned to avoid it. The potty pads they make for dogs have been an absolute life saver for us. They make plastic holders for them too, so you don't have to worry about them kicking them around or the pee soaking through, and we basically treat two of those as his revised litter boxes. It's been 5 years now of him using those, and there have been zero accidents since and he took to them very well!

    • @benw9949
      @benw9949 Год назад +1

      Puppy pad holders? Is there a special name to search for (holder,, box, etc.)? -- When my previous cat had pancreas / intestinal trouble, , as well as when I had kittens, puppies pads or human bed pads were a real help! But I didn't know about a box / holder for them and didn't try taping them down. I'd put a couple of pads under / around the litter box, and that helped a lot if he went outside it, but yes, he'd naturally try to be a good, fastidious cat and cover it up, which (sigh) could get messy too. I will look for holders.

    • @alexalynn5952
      @alexalynn5952 Год назад +1

      @@benw9949 The ones I got were from Menards and they called them "puppy training pad holders." They have two clips on either side to hold it in place which is perfect because my cat does the same thing, he tries to bury but with the pads it doesn't quite work lol.

    • @bethanyweber3989
      @bethanyweber3989 Год назад

      I will have to look into this. One of my kitties has started peeing out the front of the box and I put puppy pads there thinking I was being clever, but now I think they’ve both decided that in front of the box is the place to pee, and of course they have to bury…

  • @sirdarklust
    @sirdarklust 11 месяцев назад +2

    I grew up on a street with various stray cats, who would mark around the area. One day, I realized that not only could I smell the marking, but I could tell the different cats' markings. Some where pure ammonia smelling, while others had a citrus smell crossed with ammonia. I realized how cats could have their own individual scents, and other cats could smell another cat in the area.

  • @sabrinamariamusic
    @sabrinamariamusic Год назад +1

    You are really funny! Thanks for the humour in a very annoying situation of our beloved cats being a pain in the arse! 😂 Subscribed!

  • @sugar36g
    @sugar36g Год назад

    thanks!!! so helpful❤❤❤

  • @susiem9485
    @susiem9485 Год назад +9

    Please help me Jackson Galaxy! I have 8 cats. I have 6 litter boxes around my house. I clean them every time i see anything in there.. I have a cat tower and a skywalk that goes all the way around my living room. My male cat Ziggy gets bullied by one of my other cats Pecker. So Ziggy is spraying on all my walls. I use a enzymatic urine destroyer but I just can't keep up. My cats get wet food and some supplements to stay healthy. Im so tired. I dont know how to help them get along. They are all rescues that I tried to help. Im putting a skywalk in another room as well this week. I pray they can all get along. 🙏 🙏
    😫

    • @carolynh3437
      @carolynh3437 Год назад +5

      I used to foster kittens and then experienced a 'foster fail', and couldn't part with one so I adopted him. I continued fostering thinking it would be good company for my little guy. The problem was that he is a very nervous cat, and when I had kittens in the house, he would spray everywhere. I had to stop fostering a year ago and now he never sprays. I think you might have to accept that it's probably not a good environment for your little guy getting bullied. I know sometimes Feliway may help, but maybe not in your case with 8 cats in your house. Also, I think most vets would recommend at least 1 box per cat + 2. Six doesn't seem like enough for 8 no matter how much you keep them clean.

    • @barbarabain1477
      @barbarabain1477 Год назад

      Get a package of air purifying bags on The company is called California at home goods. Every few days you put them in the sunshine for a few hours and they reactivate. I always put them near the cat boxes your cat will not scratch them.

  • @KatrinaTapio
    @KatrinaTapio Год назад +6

    We have several household cats around our area, luckily we live in a place where most people neuter/spay, so our three cat boxes (with a really cool soft recycled paper material that they seem to really like) they're all right by the windows and close to the door. Never had a problem with pee since we followed your instructions. Previously, in another apartment, our cat was peeing on our bed and couch. I think the additional boxes, better placement, and softer material really helped. Plus, it being soft paper, I can just scoop it, flush it down the toilet, and be happy. So now, he gets his box clean several times a day, as soon as I can smell something. I think this may also have helped him, who would want to go in a dirty toilet?? Am I right? Lol :)

    • @KatrinaTapio
      @KatrinaTapio Год назад +3

      And we have an open box in the middle of our living room, don't mind it one bit, since I can wake up in a clean dry bed 🤪

  • @MoMo-ee9zs
    @MoMo-ee9zs Год назад

    Thank you for this great video!! So helpful!! Gotta get one of those flash lights!! 😻👍🙏
    PS. urine luck bundle looks good, do u ship to Australia!?

  • @avwel3827
    @avwel3827 Год назад

    Awesome video!!🙏🙏❤❤