Pet Partner, Allen County SPCA provides Cat Housetraining Tips

November’s Pet Partner of the Month is Allen County SPCA, located in Allen County, Indiana.  Allen County SPCA has many cats available for adoption so they know a thing or two about house training.  They were kind enough to share their house training tips with our readers.

Litter Box Training

Allen County, explains that adoptable cats are usually litter trained, as their mothers’ tend to teach them at an early age where to use the bathroom.  Usually if you keep a cat isolated in an area where they have easy access to an appropriate litter box, instinct does the rest; they are very clean animals! 

If a cat stops using their litter box check with a veterinarian to rule out a possible medical issue.  If there are no medical issues, it’s also important to keep in mind that cats do not like drastic changes in their environment, such as a new baby, another pet, or moving.  The changes can make them upset causing the cat to not use their litter box. 

Proper House Behavior

Allen County also pointed out that some cats need to be trained on how to behave in a house.  There are many ways to stop your cat from scratching, climbing, knocking things over or getting on the counter.  First, Allen County suggests trimming nails often.  Also providing enough scratching posts and interactive toys can keep the cat busy and out of trouble. Cat owners find a gentle squirt of water to be very unsettling to the cat and may deter unwanted behavior when caught in the act.  Cats learn from positive reinforcement and redirection. For example; if the cat is scratching the couch you nicely direct the cat's attention to it's scratching post or toy instead.

The best tip Allen County SPCA provided for house training is to be active in your cats' life.

If you have any questions for Allen County SPCA feel free to contact them at Info@acspca.org or visit their website: www.acspca.org 

RIDDING YOUR SOFA OF URINE ODORS (and other unpleasant stains & odors)

FROM THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DESK -
Providing solutions to your stain & odor situations!

By Julie Dunn
Customer Service




One of the busiest places in my home is my sofa. With kids, grandkids, an assortment of pets and friends, there is always someone or something perched upon my couch!
If you've had the unfortunate experience of one or more of these inhabitants spilling a drink, blowing a diaper or the inevitable pet accident, you know how horrible it can be to clean. A sofa is full of nooks and crannies that hide things you may not want to know about. Let us know what you find in or on your couch on Facebook!
Before you use KIDS 'N' PETS on your sofa, you will want to check the manufacturer's label to see if water-based products are safe to use. This will be represented by the letter 'W' on the label. Visit our Q&A Section for more on manufacture labels.
To remove stains, wipe up as much of the stain as possible and then saturate the stain with KIDS 'N' PETS. Let the enzymes in KIDS 'N' PETS work for 10 minutes before wiping away the stain with a clean cloth. Older stains may have to be soaked for one hour or more for complete removal or you may need to repeat the process until the stain is completely removed.
To remove odors, thoroughly saturate the affected area. Remove the cushions, if possible, and pour KIDS 'N' PETS directly into the crevices of the sofa. If the cushions need to be treated, soak them and lean them up against the sofa or wall in order to get the best air circulation. In order to completely remove the odor, you want to get the enzymes to where the odor causing elements are. Any elements left untreated will continue to smell. Leave the sofa and cushions to dry naturally and completely. The odors will fade as KIDS 'N' PETS dries.
With cat urine odor you may need to reapply KIDS 'N' PETS to the affected area. Cat urine is one of the more challenging odors to remove.
To keep your sofa fresh between cleanings, use KIDS 'N' PETS Deodorizer. It contains the same unique enzymes that are found in KIDS 'N' PETS Stain & Odor Remover. It will not just leave your sofa smelling fresh and clean, it will permanently remove all biodegradable elements. How nice would it be to know your family and friends are sitting on a truly clean sofa, not a sofa that just smells clean?
Please be sure to check our website for other great ideas on using KIDS 'N' PETS around the home.
Best Regards, Julie

Spring Cleaning - Pet Accidents

Spring is in the air, the days are getting longer and the thermometer is starting to rise. That also means it’s time to pull out the elbow grease and the organizing bins because it’s time for Spring Cleaning!

Though it’s not everyone’s favorite time of year, at KIDS ‘N’ PETS we have to admit it’s one of our favorite times! Now is a great time for fresh beginnings and clean starts. It’s a great time to really tackle those stains and odors that have been haunting your house all winter. KIDS ‘N’ PETS’ line up of products is the ammunition a house needs to get rid of those unwanted stains and odors quickly and effectively.

In this Spring Cleaning post we are going to tackle cat and dog urine odor.

A carpet can easily be wrecked by a pet accident, the smell is overbearing and the stain can be embarrassing. Before you spend your hard earned money on new carpet, try KIDS ‘N’ PETS. The process is much simpler and far less expensive! If you are trying to remove cat urine odor or dog urine odor simply pour KIDS ‘N’ PETS Instant All-Purpose Stain and Odor Remover heavily on the pet accident. Let the area air dry. While removing an odor the smell may get worse before it gets better. The increase in smell can attract your pet to use this area again, so while it’s drying try to block your pet from the area. We suggest covering the area with a wicker basket (air still needs to get at it so it can dry).

Urine odors are one of the toughest odors to tackle. When cleaning a pet accident make sure to pour KIDS ‘N’ PETS Instant All-Purpose Stain and Odor Remover on heavily so it reaches all the urine, even deep into the carpet padding. If you are able to remove the entire urine odor, your pet will not be able to find that spot again to re-soil. If after one application, the odor is not be completely removed, we suggest reapplying KIDS ‘N’ PETS to the pet accident and letting it dry completely. The more product you use the longer it will take to dry. Depending how much is used it may take a few days to completely dry.

Ashley at Veater Family Blog suggests using it when the cat pees outside the litter box on your couch or carpet; it’s her number one product for cleaning up pet messes.

Stay tuned, there are many more KIDS ‘N’ PETS spring cleaning tips to come!

Commonly Asked Questions

Everyday KIDS 'N' PETS receives calls from customers asking a wide range of questions from how to remove pet urine using KIDS 'N' PETS to where to buy KIDS 'N' PETS. To help we have posted our most common questions and answers. If you have additional questions that you can not find an answer for on the website feel free to call 1-877-846-7826, email: sales@paramountchemical.com or Contact Us.

Q: What do I do if my child drinks KIDS 'N' PETS?
A: If your child should get KIDS 'N' PETS in their mouth, their first reaction will be to spit it out because it tastes really bad. KIDS 'N' PETS is non-toxic and not harmful if swallowed. The remedy for ingestion of KIDS 'N' PETS is to drink a lot of water to aid in flushing out your body. There is no long term affect to ingesting KIDS 'N' PETS.

Q: My dog was skunked! Can I use KIDS 'N' PETS on my dog?
A: Yes! Shake up the bottle and pour the KIDS 'N' PETS directly onto your dog. Work into your dog's fur and let it air dry. When odor is gone you can then give your dog a bath. Be careful to avoid your pet's tender areas like eyes, nose, mouth and rear end.
Repeat the process if the odor remains or lingers.

Q: How do I know if KIDS 'N' PETS is safe to use on my furniture?
A: Before using KIDS 'N' PETS on your furniture, be sure to check the manufacturer's label for the cleaning code:

• W: Can be cleaned with water-based cleaners like KIDS 'N' PETS
• S: Dry clean only or use a solvent sparingly but do not use a water-based cleaner.
• X: Not cleanable – vacuum only

Q: I used KIDS 'N' PETS on my carpet, and it made it look like my carpet was bleached in the area that I used it. Did KIDS 'N' PETS bleach my carpet and what can I do to fix it?
A: There is no ingredient in KIDS 'N' PETS that will cause a bleaching affect. If you use KIDS 'N' PETS to clean a small area of your carpet and it later appears to have been bleached, it could be that the entire carpet needs to be cleaned.
Urine and vomit are both very acidic and can frequently "burn" or "bleach" carpets and other fabrics. Sometimes, when stain is removed, there is a bleached spot that appears. This is damage caused by the strong acids in both urine and vomit. It is always best to try and treat urine and vomit stains ASAP.
A good test for your carpet is to take a cap full of KIDS 'N' PETS and pour it directly onto your carpet in an inconspicuous location. Check the area the next day. If you cannot see where the KIDS 'N' PETS was applied, then Kids N Pets will be safe to use on your entire carpet.

Q: I used several bottles of KIDS 'N' PETS and the odor came back. What now?
A: The enzymes in KIDS 'N' PETS can become non-effective if used after other cleaning products have been applied to the affected area.
KIDS 'N' PETS works best if it is the first and only product used. If other products have been used, you will want to thoroughly clean the area with clean water to get rid of any residue of the previously used products. Let the area dry completely and then use KIDS 'N' PETS as directed on the bottle.

Q: I purchased your product yesterday, and I was wondering whether it is safe on leather. Our cat pooped on our leather couch, and I have been unable to get rid of the odor. Also, there is a slight stain. Any recommendations?"
A: Give your bottle of KIDS 'N' PETS a couple of shakes, pour onto a clean, dry cloth and wipe a generous amount of KIDS 'N' PETS on the area where your cat messed. After a couple of minutes, wipe the area with another clean, dry cloth. Let the area completely dry and repeat the treatment 2-3 times if necessary.
KIDS 'N' PETS works best if used in generous amounts and is left to dry naturally. Because KIDS 'N' PETS is water-based and has a small amount of alcohol, you will want to use the product carefully as to not damage your leather.

These questions can also be found on our Facebook page or you can find other commonly asked questions in the Q&A section. Hope this helps answer some of your questions about KIDS 'N' PETS!