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If a problem
Arises
First. You MUST confine
the kittens to one room, with no carpet. If they protest, you must
bear with it. Maybe put them in a crate, or soft cat carrying bag so
they can be beside you in another room, when possible hold them, or
use a harness and hold them. Do not let them on the floor except in
their little room. You MUST be diligent with this. It is a bad
habit that must be broken. If they have gotten away with this for a
long time, it may take some time, a month maybe more to brake the
habit. Second. During this time of behavior modification,
you MUST get rid of all odor in the carpets . What is under your
carpet, lots of padding that has absorbed the odor?? If so, it can
be a worse problem. The urine may have soaked through into the
wood under flooring. I hope it is not that bad.... I find hydrogen
peroxide works well, test in an out of the way area... if it does
not harm your carpet do another test, after pouring the peroxide
sprinkle with baking soda and scrub with a broom. It will foam like
crazy, lifting out the stain and odor. after foaming, use a wet vac
or towels to soak up most of the moisture. Repeat as needed. There
are products with enzymes that are good also. ALL the odor must be
cleaned up before they are allowed back on the floor. You can
buy a small light that will detect any remaining odor or stain that
are not visible tot he naked eye. Third. Figure out what
started the behavior problem. A member of the home leaving or being
added? A difference in work schedules, new furniture, a new pet,
changes in their diet or litter or litter boxes. If you have had
them tested and they are healthy, especially a urine test, then dig
for stresses.... Often this is a dominant behavior, marking their
territory. There are many things that can cause psychological upsets
in animals, just like in humans. .
If you do this after only 2 or
3 accidents, it will be much easier.
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