My Cat urinated for a better word on my couch and did # 2. Im so mad and p'd off. Mt Sons dog a pug
terrifies the cat all the time and the cat Im sure is Upset and scared. The dog wants to play but is a pain.
The cat is front de-clawed so the dog had never learned a lesson. So My problem.
Does anyone know how to get the smell out of the cusion etc?

Any advice will be very appreciated!

PS The cover does zip off...

Woolite makes a good pet stain remover that gets the smell out (it's in the cleaning products aisle), and in the meantime, you might try putting newspaper over the spot with tinfoil under it, or something else noisy because cats aren't crazy about walking on stuff like that, and they tend to go back to their spot if they can smell it, too. Usually a cat who potties in a place other than his litter box has one of several problems -- he's marking territory, his litter box is dirty, or he's all freaked out about something. Your dog may be freaking him out. Yelling at the kitty won't help a smidgen. Probably yelling at the dog won't, either. So misdirection is the key. My mom had a cat whose favorite spot to go was in the middle of her bed. This did not make my mother happy. She finally had to keep the bedroom door closed to keep kitty out because he was a stubborn thing and nothing else worked.

Chances are though the urine soaked through to the foam in the cushion, so I would try and blot out as much as you possibly can, and then get some type of enzyme cleaner and soak that area then blot it dry and let it air dry. I like to use Petzyme and I get it at petsmart and it comes in two different formulas or so it say one for cat and one for all others...that's the one I use Its a teal green label on a white plastic bottle it seems to remove cat as well. Use it on the cover as well.

There's also another explination for them starting to mark areas and it could be the sign of a bladder problem...however if your son's pug has just recently come to visit I would bet that's the problem. Is the dog going to be a permanent fixture?

Yes the dog is a permanent fixture. They are both really loved,
but Booboo the cat has really suffered. She hides al the time and
has lost some weight due to Gizmo the pug. Hes not mean but goes
nuts trying to play of which she has no understanding. Its really sad
bc they both have to live in the house. The whole thing has me pretty sad.
I might find her a new home, not fair tho bc she was here 1st. Rehome
only bc shes lost some weight and hides all the time. Shes affectionate
and dosent deserve this, yet I dont want to tell/ask my Son to sell his
dog. What a dilemma.
I have 2 living rooms and found out shes just peed on the other couch too.
The cat box is really clean too.

How long has the pug been there? Get the Enzyme cleaner and keep using it, Also you might try two other things. There's a product called Feliway, and it comes in a plug in type dispenser or in a spray aeresol type product. It helps calm cats, and there is also the same kind of product for dogs, you might try both of them and see if it helps to calm them both down just a bit. I'd start with the feliway and you might try getting a baby gate of sorts and keeping the pug out of one of the rooms so the cat feels like its just her safe place.

Good luck. This kind of problem is upsetting to all those involved, hopefully the pug will mellow and the cat will get used to the fact that he's there. Just gonna take some time.

I've been there before back in the 1980's. I no longer own Cats because of that.....just got tired of worrying where they were going to go. Sorry I can't help ya.....

I want to thank you guys the information is great. Connie your always spot on! Siobahn yes thats my worry going back to the same spot. Sandi yea I know cats always crapping somewhere! But man Ive never had one to pee and crap on 2 New couches.... *sigh*
Just dont know now what to do...A gate would be good but theres a wide walk way btw the 2 livingrooms...hard to put a gate. I know there are always solutions. Its bad tho because the pug and cat have been together a year now and its worse. Than you very much for listening guys your Ace!

Janet, if they are brand new couches that too could be the problem...sometimes the stain protector can cause them to mark as well.

Here's another suggestion. After you get the cat pee smell taken care of...take a damp towel and wipe the cat down really well with it and then take that towel and wipe on both couches...do the same with the dog. That way both of their scents are on there and see what happens. Or if you rather, just take an old blanket of some kind and lay on the couches so that their scents are on them. Worst that can happen is that the cat does it again...

We're kind of going through the same thing only in reverse...we have 3 new kittens and the schnauzer has decided to start marking area's hiking his leg. And he's neutered...SIGH...but we're working on it!

Good luck Janet

The cat needs a place where she can get away from the dog and feel safe. A good-sized cat tree might be a worthwhile investment. I bought mine from Drs. Foster and Smith and they are heavily used by my cats. Also, you need to make sure that she has unfettered access to a litter box. It may be that the dog was scaring her away from the box. Can you shut off one room for her with a dog door?

You can buy a spray for furniture that will keep your cat from scratching it or spraying the couch.(at the Pet Store) Also I heard moth balls will keep them away from certain places. The easiest thing would be to fix your cat if it's not fixed. I agree if your dog is scaring your cat that could cause it not to use the litter box. Also it's important to rule out if your cat has an urineary tract infection. (that will cause them to not use thier box) The scratching post with cat-nip rubbed in might work too.

I fight similiar battles around here. Make sure the cat has a "quiet room" to escape too. My chihuahua loves to chase the cats and taught the big dog to do this although she getting a bit more mindful & will sleep with onf of the kitties from time to time. Do make sure nothing has changed healthwise and if it seems to be stress, a quiet room might help as may using Bach Flower Rescue Remedy (on both) to quiet them down naturally. Also make sure the litter box preferences havent changed. One of my cats has decided he only likes boxes without lids while another has a litter fetish and is picky about which litter he uses. My older cat hates going down to the basement and prefers the feel of carpet to litter (dont ask).

A simple way to not just cover the odor, but actually neutralize it, is vinegar. Clean up the urine, then blot it with plain vinegar. I would do a "test" area, before getting to crazy, just to make sure it doesn't mess up your cushions.

Heres what happened after my Post:

I took my beloved cat Booboo to a No kill shelter. Not out of extreme anger No. But I
said to myself she could live with a family and be less stressed. She cried in the crate
on the way and looked at me with those searching lemon drop eyes. I was brave tho and
she was too. I surrendered her to the Shelter. When I came home things just werent the
same, they were just altered! I thought I could carry thru with things but could not.
Then came the tears and I sobbed and sobbed. Shes been with us for 5 years from VA
and her gone was part of my past and present gone. My husband
did not want me to get her back. But I went back and got her! I only paid $35 for a re~claim
fee over the one hundred dollars they normally charge. I just cried I was so happy! Shes such a
little Missy! She seems happier and Im taking more time with her petting her and carring
her as she always loved hanging over my shoulder and me walking in the house. I know
someday she will pass on as all of our pets do but for now shes back home and am I happy?
Awww yes you bet ya!

We dry cleaned the 4 covers and still a small smell remains but a smell no doubt. So Ive bought
Natures Miracle from Pet Smart. I also bought some very strong Gardenia Potpouri that
Im going to stick inside the covers (in a bowl) let sit for a few weeks. Strange maybe
but the gardenia scent is Heavenly!! Ive taken measures to keep the pug at bay the cat
is alot happier now. Boo boo is home and I am Happy!

Thank you All for the help and input yall Rock!

Thank you everyone...a lesson learned Love is the key!
LOL I so love my cat Booboo xx

Awww, well, I'm glad you got your kitty back