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Many owners struggle with cat
urine issues. They could range from the cat not using the litter
box to figuring out how to clean urine from the carpeting. Cat
urine issues don’t have to take up your whole life.
Cat urine issues are one of
the most frustrating things people who have cats with behavioral
problems deal with. Nothing is more upsetting for a cat owner
than to se e your cat suffering and your bed sheets ruined.
The first place you should
start off with when dealing with cat urine issues is your veterinarian.
There they can rule out any possible medical issues when it comes
to cats not using the litter box. Two of the most common medical
reasons why a cat may stop using the litter box are feline lower
urinary tract disease and a lower urinary tract infection.
Once you have ruled medical
causes out you need to start investigating why your cat has stopped
using the litter box. One of the most common behavior reasons
why a cat may stop using the litter box is stress. This stress
could be from a new cat in the house, a new baby, or even a change
in the house hold routine.
Another thing to do when dealing
with cat urine issues is to make sure you thoroughly clean your
carpet or bedding where the cat urinated. You need to do this
because if a cat smells urine in that location, it is likely
to use that area again for a litter box.
Remember when dealing with
cat urine issues go through some basic investigatory steps to
find the cause and then come up with a good treatment plan.
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