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Cleaning Up Pet Messes

Behavioral training is somewhat dependent on cleaning up the messes so the cat does not return to the scene of the crime. These resources help you with the proper procedure for cleaning vomit, hairballs, urine and feces. Listing herein does not constitute endorsement of commercial products.
Cleaning Kitty Accidents
Sometimes we cat lovers just have to "get down dirty" when the subject of cleaning up messes arises, and this is the time. I'm not talking about the mess that occurs when your cat knocks over a vase full of flowers. I'm talking about serious cat messes.
Petrotech Odor Eliminator
Petrotech Odor Eliminator is a fast-acting solution to dozens of odor problems found in the home. It does the job it's advertised to do, efficiently and safely. Read more of your Guide's review of this product.
Spraying Prevention Aids
When sprayed in the environment where cats have typically exhibited marking behavior, these pherome-mimicking products will curb the impulse to spray as a territorial-marking behavior.
Odor Eaters
Cats urine odor and stain removal products fall into three categories: bacterial, enzymatic, and chemical, and each has its good and bad points. Here are the best of the bunch, from my research.
Black Lights
Nothing beats the power of ultra-violet rays when searching out those elusive cat urine odors lurking in your carpet. The investment is worthwhile, when considering the cost of carpet replacement.

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