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smell to get out, particularly if its in places hard to clean.  
 
some furniture might have to go out with the cat.  
 
there are some good products out now but all have their limitations.  
 
the problem is if it has soaked through into the foam seat cushions in the couch.  
 
you can clean the carpets, pull up the areas of the carpet the cats has gone on and change the underlay and clean the underside of the carpet as well.  
 
good luck

Have you considered maybe the cat has a medical issue? It is common in male cats to have a partially blocked or blocked urethra due to crystals: and after numerous attempts at going in the litter it becomes painful for them and they then associate the litter box with pain and try to relieve themselves elsewhere, anywhere that might bring them relief. Female cats can have crystals too, or it might be a bladder infection.. Google it.. There are many reasons for this happening.

Is the cat fixed? If it isnt that could be the problem. Also i agree there might be some other health problem with the cat making it go in other places..

Vinigar and baking soda will get the smsll out from most things. They also sell cleaner at pet stores

to get rid of the cat...(eye roll).

Natures Miracle works excellent! You can buy it at Pet Valu or Pet Lovers Warehouse. It's more on the pricy side $14-17 but it's worth it! I've used it on Floors, couch, bed etc. My cat had a issue but he's fine now and you wouldn't even tell that he peed as the spray works great! And it helps prevent them from doing it again.

lots of different brands but it works. Nature's Miracle is one.  
 
If it is soaked through to the cushions you'll be taking your couch apart to clean it. Might have to get a steam cleaner and put the enzyme cleaner in with the water.  
 
I would agree that a trip to the vet is needed to see if this isn't medical but I have had a cat (rescue) that had the habit and after a year and a half, he was taken to the pound. I got it fixed, tried different solutions, nothing worked.  
 
Good luck

This post just makes me want to get rid of my 9 week old cat! :O Good Luck getting the smell out, it is the worse! A cat is to be seen not smelt, if only it worked that way in every home though....

Pee on everything the cat owns, establish dominance and fight fire with fire.

Please don't you or your roommate ever get a cat again. Your solution is to give it away and when you can't you're going to put it down. It's not it's fault that it's owner doesn't take responsibility for it! Poor thing.

in checking medical issues because you cannot give the cat away and are having it put down? I agree, you should never get another pet when you think this one is disposable. Wow

Our cat peed everywhere. Took her to the vet, her kidneys had shut down - because she was 20 yrs old! Sometimes it's the right thing to do.

Please don't get a pet if you can't afford to take care of it - like taking it to a vet to see if there is an underlying medical issue.

I have a cat that was rehomed for that reason. He's fine now, I just had to change the kind of litter he uses and give him more than one box. He didn't like the clay litter so I use recycled newspaper litter.

 
 
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I have someone who will take your cat.

please consider that owning an animal is not right for you...just don't get another. They are for life, as long as that may be, and if you can't commit, don't.

I sure hope this poor kitty finds a loving home, some people shouldn't have pets,I find it very disturbing that some figure pets are disposable, ! What's this world coming to, omg.

I have seen this before, in my roommates cat and mine. It's a bladder problem and the longer you wait to get to the vet, the more it will cost!!  
Trust me, I've been there!

See what the landlord use to tame the stench of cat. Oh, that's right... Paint and pulling carpets! When the people living in the apartment can finally notice the smell of cat pi$$, it's usually too late to sprinkle vinegar or spray anything that's sold in stores. It saturates/permeates into everything over a short time. This is why most landlords hate cats! Myself included.  
 
Just do what everyone else does... Take whatever you can air-out, free-breeze and wash when you move out without notice. You've already lost the deposit, do everyone else the building the favor and get the hell out! That would best for everyone. The mistake is already done by bringing in that "pi$$ puss" and the only way to resolve it is getting rid of that cat, taking everything out, washing and airing out the apartment (hopefully that's it, but I doubt that will be the case). Then, bringing all the cleaned/replaced contents back in. Save yourself the work, because you'll probably do a crappy job in cleaning and doing it right. Move out, and learn from what happened and why it happened. The landlord will be angry from what happened, no matter what, so why delay it? I'm already pi$$ed (no pun intended)with you two for what's done and I'm not even your landlord. Pack up your stinky stuff and scurry off into the darkness of night.  
 
God! Do I ever hate pets in rentals!  
 
Just my opinion, I could be wrong.

snowman5 said "See what the landlord use to tame the stench of cat. Oh, that's right... Paint and pulling carpets! When the people living in the apartment can finally notice the smell of cat pi$$, it's usually too late to sprinkle vinegar or spray anything that's sold in stores. It saturates/permeates into everything over a short time. This is why most landlords hate cats! Myself included.     Just do what everyone else does... Take whatever you can air-out, free-breeze and wash when you move out without notice. You've already lost the deposit, do everyone else the building the favor and get the hell out! That would best for everyone. The mistake is already done by bringing in that "pi$$ puss" and the only way to resolve it is getting rid of that cat, taking everything out, washing and airing out the apartment (hopefully that's it, but I doubt that will be the case). Then, bringing all the cleaned/replaced contents back in. Save yourself the work, because you'll probably do a crappy job in cleaning and doing it right. Move out, and learn from what happened and why it happened. The landlord will be angry from what happened, no matter what, so why delay it? I'm already pi$$ed (no pun intended)with you two for what's done and I'm not even your landlord. Pack up your stinky stuff and scurry off into the darkness of night.     God! Do I ever hate pets in rentals!     Just my opinion, I could be wrong. "

I dont see this as the cats fault... a responsible pet owner wouldnt let this happen. We have 2 cats and as soon as our female started marking she went in to get fixed. I cleaned everything really well and she hasnt done it since. Our other cat will be getting fixed as soon as he is 6 months so we dont have this problem. If one of them happens to do it after they have been fixed it will be off to the vet straight away to find out why its happening. What any responsible pet owner would do. Not every pet owner is irrisponsible. It sucks so many are and ruin it for us. Luckily we arnt moving any time soon.

A couple years ago I too posted about my cat peeing. I got advice on how to clean my futon (dish detergent, vinegar and water solution with baking soda on top) and how to make her stop. My answer was to get another litter box and different litter. Clumping cat litter saved me. My cat never went anywhere else again until the day she passed last month. I have eBrandon members to thank for taking that stress away.  
 
At least someone on this thread offered to take your roommate's cat, I hope you guys go with that option instead of putting the cat down. Putting my baby to sleep was probably the worst thing I've ever had to do, and certainly the hardest. It was traumatic for me and her. But it was a necessary evil, as she was old and falling apart.  
 
Good luck whatever you both decide.

Someone said they have a home for the cat. So no need to put the cat to sleep. Give it to them

I will not keep my opinion to myself. Don't post on a public forum and say you've tried everything when you haven't even taken the poor thing to the vet to see if it's a medical issue. I feel sorry for all the animals in your care. Ohh you might be sick so instead of trying to figure out what's actually wrong with you, we'll try to give you away. When that doesn't work we'll just put you down. YIKES! Doesn't sound like a responsible pet owner to me. Don't try and tell me you are.

My sister and I both had cats that did this. We both had two cats and only one of each of our cats started this peeing nonsense. My sisters vet said it had to do with crystals? in the cats kidneys and he suggested they change their food. We were both feeding our cats Iams and when we switched to something else it cleared up in both cats.

Hummerduck said "My roommate brought this cat home without telling me, it's the newest of THREE cats that we have, and it's the only cat causing problems. The pound is full, the shelter is full, Funds for Furry Friends is full, and there are literally DOZENS of cats on eBrandon.   Don't be telling me not to ever get another pet, etc., as I'm a VERY responsible pet owner. Would you rather I let this cat continue peeing on our stuff, and stressing out the other two cats who were in the home before hand to the point where they're throwing up, causing us even more stress?   Believe me, we've exhausted all other options. If it wasn't the only option, I wouldn't be getting this cat put down. As soon as people hear that a cat is spraying, they don't want her. It's a habit that can't be broken, so if any of you who commented on this thread can think of anything better to do rather than letting her roam the streets of Brandon like most other cat owners, PLEASE let me know. Otherwise, keep your judgement to yourself, unless you know the whole situation. "

It seems to me there is a post further up by someone that had a home for your cat?

Wow everyone, is blaming the OP for the cat. It's not theirs they were looking for a solution to clean. And yes they said there was going to be a home for the cat, now there isn't. Be glad that they aren't just abandoning the cat. And the op is right everywhere is full, it's kitten season and because other people are less responsible there are about 10-15 kittens at each shelter. So I think instead of being all feelings maybe YOU yes YOU who are judging should take the cat.

pet owner would never make the statement that there is no point in taking this cat to the vet....yet that is what you said. So yes-you are not deserving of pets.  
 
Did you actually try to find a home for the cat or did you just see all those ads for cats on this site and decide there was no point in trying that either?