Why you should never clean with ammonia if you have cats

Michaela Level 1

August 27, 2014, 2:39 am

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You should never use ammonia to clean the liter boxes as it will cause a strong smell similar to cat urine. This will cause the cat to think the liter box is unclean and could cause liter box problems. The same is true when cleaning your home or carpet, don't use ammonia for cleaning as cats will mistake that area as a place to mark.

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My mother told me this one when I was much younger and now that I'm older I'm always sure to use a non-ammonia based cleaner on my cat's liter box. She does not seem to mind the smell of the cleaner and we have very few accidents in the house.

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angie828

Yes this is so true. Cat urine does smell so much like ammonia it is not even funny..

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Beverly

Yes this is so true. Cat urine does smell so much like ammonia it is not even funny..

It can be very overpowering. And, outdoor cats, especially females tend to mark territory inside. That can be difficult to deal with especially if your beloved cat that once lived indoors and now lives outside can't even be allowed into the house because they won't stop spraying. Why you should never clean with ammonia if you have cats

Why you should never clean with ammonia if you have cats

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angie828

Yes Beverly that would be awful. I would hate to have to do that to a cat.

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Beverly

Yes Beverly that would be awful. I would hate to have to do that to a cat.

Our big mama cat made the choice to live outside with her mate about four years ago. He was an outdoor cat and she would sit at the door and scream for him all the time. Once she got outside, she was never happy being indoors for long after that. Though she visits us daily and will hang out for several hours in the house. Still, I have to be careful as she has outdoor cat instincts. I'm glad she is still with us even if she lives in the yard, as she has been a good mom to several of our kittens that were abandoned by their own moms.

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Dayton

Our big mama cat made the choice to live outside with her mate about four years ago. He was an outdoor cat and she would sit at the door and scream for him all the time. Once she got outside, she was never happy being indoors for long after that. Though she visits us daily and will hang out for several hours in the house. Still, I have to be careful as she has outdoor cat instincts. I'm glad she is still with us even if she lives in the yard, as she has been a good mom to several of our kittens that were abandoned by their own moms.

Mature male cats will always fight and spray to mark territory, especially if there is an available female cat on premises. You need to keep your pets separated if they are not fixed as this could lead to unwanted kittens.

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Anisha

Scrubbing the litter box out once a week and dousing in vinegar is a good way to get rid of cat box odors.

This worked great for my cats.

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Samaria

This could explain why my cat had stopped using his litter box and was starting to have accidents.

I was so desperate that I bought a new litter box and the problem stopped. Now I know what happened as this
all occurred after I used ammonia for cleaning the box.

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Beverly

This could explain why my cat had stopped using his litter box and was starting to have accidents.

I was so desperate that I bought a new litter box and the problem stopped. Now I know what happened as this
all occurred after I used ammonia for cleaning the box.

It's a smart idea to occasionally get a new litter box anyway. After awhile, the odor will get into the plastic of the container and no matter how many times you wash it out or what cleaner you use the odor will remain. You might not be able to smell it but your cat can and that can lead to accidents.

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Johnmash2

Ammonia can be harmful to cats if they are exposed to it for a prolonged period of time. It can cause respiratory problems, and even death.
Ammonia is most commonly used as a household cleaner but it can be dangerous for cats. It is not recommended to use ammonia if you have cats.

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