Peeing Pet? It Could Be Your Household Cleaners
By Chris Baskind in The Daily Footstep
There are few things as frustrating as trying to figure out why a pet is marking indoors. The reasons can be complex, from illness to the way a pet is interacting with other animals.
But another possible trigger is household cleaners — particularly if you’re using them to clean up after a pet “accident.”Animal perceive scents very differently from humans. Particularly suspect: bleach, and cleaners with citrus fragrances. Try switching to natural cleaners. If you need something with a little scent to it, pets seem to be less disturbed by floral essences, such as lavender. Of course, your vet is the best resource for advice on the safety of any cleaning agent or specific suggestions on behavior modification.
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It’s also a good idea to get the furry one into the vet for a check up if s/he starts eliminating inappropriately, just to be sure it’s a behavioral issue and that there aren’t any UTI or kidney problems. I have a cat who gets UTIs but who is also a "revenge peer"…now that I think of it, she has pretty much stopped the revenge peeing since I’ve used only Meyer’s or Nature’s Miracle to clean.
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