Stepsons cat marking in my gorgeous house! : (

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Designer home? Really?

Cat peeing is absolutely awful, but get natures miracle and good rug cleaner and see if the cat can be confined to a non-carpeted area like a laundry room.

Yes a designer home we spent millions on. Guess if the cat was peeing in my double wide I wouldn’t be so upset.

Right, because in your double wide, you could just hire a team of professional cleaners to eliminate the odor, but in your gabillion-dollar mansion, you might have to try baking soda or something all on your own and it might not work.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If the litter box is clean, it’s likely stress, which unfortunately can take months to resolve.

I’d have him take the cat to a vet to see if there’s any short term medication they can put it on to mellow it out.

Yep. I had to medicate my cat for about 6 months when we had some guests with their own pets. It was really effective. Also, I would not rule out the resident cat as the culprit.

[Anonymous]

If you spent millions, why can't you help him get his house fixed quicker and pay for cat boarding?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Designer home? Really?

Cat peeing is absolutely awful, but get natures miracle and good rug cleaner and see if the cat can be confined to a non-carpeted area like a laundry room.

Yes a designer home we spent millions on. Guess if the cat was peeing in my double wide I wouldn’t be so upset.

Not gonna lie, I am now 100% TEAM CAT.

Whatever. I’m sure you would be just fine with a cat peeing on your designer cowboy boots that you just got off of layaway after six months!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Designer home? Really?

Cat peeing is absolutely awful, but get natures miracle and good rug cleaner and see if the cat can be confined to a non-carpeted area like a laundry room.

Yes a designer home we spent millions on. Guess if the cat was peeing in my double wide I wouldn’t be so upset.

Not gonna lie, I am now 100% TEAM CAT.

Whatever. I’m sure you would be just fine with a cat peeing on your designer cowboy boots that you just got off of layaway after six months!

What’s layaway?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the litter box is clean, it’s likely stress, which unfortunately can take months to resolve.

I’d have him take the cat to a vet to see if there’s any short term medication they can put it on to mellow it out.

Yep. I had to medicate my cat for about 6 months when we had some guests with their own pets. It was really effective. Also, I would not rule out the resident cat as the culprit.

My cats have never done that. And I have taken down to my other residence where there are two other cats that they are not very fond of but they have never marked.

[Anonymous]

WTF is a "designer home"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:WTF is a "designer home"

If you have to ask etc.

[Anonymous]

How quickly fire spreads. If it was close enough that his place is smoke-damaged, you’re lucky he’s alive.

Though I doubt you care. He’s only your STEPson, and likely not a designer one.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the litter box is clean, it’s likely stress, which unfortunately can take months to resolve.

I’d have him take the cat to a vet to see if there’s any short term medication they can put it on to mellow it out.

Yep. I had to medicate my cat for about 6 months when we had some guests with their own pets. It was really effective. Also, I would not rule out the resident cat as the culprit.

My cats have never done that. And I have taken down to my other residence where there are two other cats that they are not very fond of but they have never marked.

It happens when they feel that their space is being invaded. Don't rule it out.

[Anonymous]

Don't feed the troll.

[Anonymous]

OP update.. So after my stepsons cat peed on the rugs in two bathrooms he apologized(placated) profusely and said he would keep the cat in his bedroom from now on. Last night I got home after a few days out of town and I noticed his cat was out and he just shrugged it off like no biggie. Well this morning I noticed that pungent smell and sure enough his GD cat peed all over a sofa! I texted him immediately and again his placating apology. My DH whips out the shampoo system and I told him don’t bother the couch is not salvageable once the urine gets into the foam back, seats and foundation. It was so bad I could barely breath so we lugged it outside for junk hauler. I’m livid because I was told he would quarantine the cat. I feel so disrespected and my DH is being an ass on top of it. I told his son to please board the cat until his place is ready and he tells me , “omg I can’t do that to my daughter.” HIS DAUGHTER NEVER EVER PLAYS WITH THIS CAT AND WOULD NEVER EVEN KMOW IT WAS GONE! I said I’m not telling you to get rid of the cat, just board it and it will be a lot cheaper than replacing freaking furniture!
I’m now not speaking to him in my own home. Lovely…

[Anonymous]

I'm sorry OP. I'd be bummed and angry too.

[Anonymous]

OP, it’s reasonable for you to calmly explain that the cat needs to be confined to one room, or they need to find an alternative housing situation. But give yourself time to calm down so you can be clear about expectations without being disparaging about your husband’s son, which will just make tensions in your family much worse.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:If the litter box is clean, it’s likely stress, which unfortunately can take months to resolve.

I’d have him take the cat to a vet to see if there’s any short term medication they can put it on to mellow it out.

Yep. I had to medicate my cat for about 6 months when we had some guests with their own pets. It was really effective. Also, I would not rule out the resident cat as the culprit.

What did you use to medicate your cat? Any issues once you stopped the medication? Thanks!