When guests visit your home, the first thing they comment on as soon as they walk in the door is the fact that you have a cat. But are they saying this because they see the cat, or do they know you have a cat because they smell it?

What your guests are smelling is that pungent ammonia scent that comes from cat urine. You may not be aware of it because you have become desensitized since you are living among it all the time. But if your guests notice it, and you actually notice it, then you must take action to find out why your environment smells like cat urine.

The cat litter box is either not being cleaned enough, or your cat has selected specific spots around the house to urinate rather than using his litter box. Refusing to use the litter box is an issue all its own and may take time to correct. But what you need to do immediately is rid the house of the urine smell. Cats will urinate in non-litter box spots repeatedly and avoid a litter box that is not clean enough to their liking.

1. First, clean the litter box and add cat litter deodorizing granules to help prevent future ammonia smells. Try natural odor control cat litter which absorbs urine very well. If you cat isn´t satisfied with the type of litter you are using, find the type the cat accepts so he will use it.
2. If your cat has urinated on carpet, flooring, or furniture, it´s vital to totally remove the scent; otherwise, he will revisit the area for future urinations. A pet odor and stain eliminator is the solution for surfaces. And remember to eliminate airborne odors as well.
3. Some cats don´t like sharing a litter box with other cats. If this is the case, get that cat his own litter box and put it in a private place.
4. If this problem is continuous in your house it could be a serious illness, such as a kidney disorder, will cause your cat to urinate all over the house. Don´t delay an appointment with your vet in this event.

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