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Title: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: MrsR on March 16, 2009, 16:42:35 PM
Hi guys my parents have an entire male spraying outside there house - any ideas on how to stop the smell or lessen it even as bleach scrubbing isn't working and I told my mum that you guys might have some ideas.
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: Dawn F on March 16, 2009, 16:46:29 PM
definately not bleach that will attract him - would biological washing powder and water mixed help?  its what people usually do for marking inside the house
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: Susanne (urbantigers) on March 16, 2009, 17:06:19 PM
Yeh - I'd scrub it with a solution of biological washing powder and then when it's dry spritz with some surgical spirit.  Can they move something (such as a planter) to the place he's using in an effort to deter him (after cleaning it)?  He may just choose somewhere else nearby, but if they can break the habit of him spraying where he is, he might choose someone else's house!
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: MrsR on March 16, 2009, 17:08:43 PM
Thanks guys have let my mum know.
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: maryas on March 16, 2009, 17:15:16 PM
Pure lemon juice works for me - put it in a plant spray bottle and spray away.

Mary
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: Team Svartalfheims on March 16, 2009, 17:26:27 PM
A few people I know use a mixture of white vinegar and water but I've not tried it myself.

Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 16, 2009, 18:10:16 PM
apparently cats dont like oarangesmell so could tey some orange skins,
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: Den on March 16, 2009, 18:11:54 PM
apparently cats dont like oarangesmell so could tey some orange skins,

Memphis absolutely loves the smell of oranges and frequently pinches and plays with orange peel  :shocked:
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: Millys Mum on March 16, 2009, 19:25:18 PM
any ideas on how to stop the smell

Yes, neuter the cat!  :evillaugh:

When dexter was done, his washing tainted the machine  :sick: i put a whole bottle of service it in on a hot cycle and this got rid, simple solution, vinegar, bio powder etc just didnt work  :tired:
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on March 16, 2009, 19:28:31 PM
Thats was so obvious MM, I feel stupid not saying that  :rofl:

But of course as we know that is not always easy to achieve and I am pretty sure that I have one coming into the house but never get a chance to see it!

Yes I thought someones cat loved oranges LOL
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: Gillian Harvey on March 16, 2009, 19:35:06 PM
Hi guys my parents have an entire male spraying outside there house - any ideas on how to stop the smell or lessen it even as bleach scrubbing isn't working and I told my mum that you guys might have some ideas.

Odour Eliminator is the best thing I've found for smells - you can use it outside too. Some vets sell it, and you can get it online. There are lots of products called Odour Eliminator but this is the one I use by  Animal Care http://www.furrypharm.com/shop/item.asp?itemid=1097
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: MrsR on March 16, 2009, 21:28:41 PM
any ideas on how to stop the smell

Yes, neuter the cat!  :evillaugh:



Its a chav family who have rented a housr near my parent
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on March 16, 2009, 22:35:54 PM
I would see if your mum could get him done, would be better for the wee fella  :hug:
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: MrsR on March 16, 2009, 22:38:13 PM
I know that and my mum knows that but the chav family didn't take too well to my mums suggestion to them!
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: Team Svartalfheims on March 16, 2009, 22:40:36 PM
CC: If MrsR's Mum got him neutered without the owners permission I'm pretty sure it would be classed as criminal damage as cats are viewed as property.
Title: Re: Entire male spraying outside - how to stop smell?
Post by: CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls on March 16, 2009, 22:52:23 PM
People seem to be short fused around here lately  :-:

I have had cats done that lived up the street from me with their chav owner being none the wiser, with no come backs. It may not be right in the eyes of the law but its right in my eyes for the cat. And really I couldn't give a toss! if someones cat is coming into my garden and peeing all over everything well lets just say it doesn't last for long!

I had Sebi doing this an owned cat and unneutered, he used to come round full of battle scars and I felt really sorry for the little fella. I even took him to the vets for treatment to an infected eye, he was a lovely little fella too. People who choose not to give a damn about their cats should not have the right to kick off cos someone else has taken care of it.

I havent seen him since christmas last year but when he came to visit me he looked so lovely and well kept!

Personaily its all about the cats for me, I couldn't care less what their uncaring owners think!

Its not impossible is what Im saying  :)