sad day for me

Hear Again said:
thanks, jiro.

tigger isn't allowed on the furniture (she won't even jump on my sofa or loveseat even if i ask her to), so that's not a problem.

as dogs normally do, tigger relieves herself in the same area of my apartment, so i've covered that part of the carpeting with several layers of towels.
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you should buy "WEE PADS" at any pet store. it's a disposable sheet for potty-training puppies.
 
Hear Again said:
reba,

i just got off the phone with tigger's vet and he thinks she's having bladder control problems. (i neglected to mention in my previous post that i need to take tigger outside 6 times a day.) he explained that since i need to relieve tigger this often and because she's going in the same place everytime that this is due (as you mentioned) to the urine odor. i've been cleaning up her accidents by using shampoo, so this has helped remove any stains. i had a sighted neighbor look at the area and she said there are no traces of urine. fortunately, the several layers of bath towels were thick enough to prevent the urine from soaking through the carpeting. tigger has an appointment with the vet on monday so he can evaluate her further.
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try using peroxide and/or baking soda for now. reba explained it well about removing the odor. oh yea - that bitter apple spray? it doesn't work jack shit. don't ask me why. it has high failure rate.
 
Jiro said:
try using peroxide and/or baking soda for now. reba explained it well about removing the odor. oh yea - that bitter apple spray? it doesn't work jack shit. don't ask me why. it has high failure rate.
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won't baking soda stain the carpeting?
 
Jiro said:
you should buy "WEE PADS" at any pet store. it's a disposable sheet for potty-training puppies.
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when i go to the pet store to purchase the enzyme reba recommended, i'll look into these too. thanks! :)
 
Hear Again said:
won't baking soda stain the carpeting?
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people have used baking soda, vinegar, dish detergent, and peroxide together. my mom uses vinegar.

Here's what I found online -

1. If the area is still wet you should first attempt to absorb the dog urine. Leaving it there to dry out will only encourage bacterial growth which causes the smell. The best method is to place several layers of paper towel over the wet area and tread on it so as to soak up as much of the dog urine as you possibly can. You may have to repeat this several times until no more urine can be soaked up.

Sometimes dog urine accidents have already dried because you did not notice them previously. You can find dried urine patches on your carpet with the aid of a black light. The dog urine stains will fluoresce under the ultra violet light in a darkened room. Hand held black lights are quiet inexpensive usually costing between $15 - $25
2. The next step is to mix a solution of fifty percent white vinegar and fifty percent water. You must use a liberal amount of this solution to reach the carpet fibers deep down. Work the solution in with a scrubbing brush to ensure it penetrates the carpet fibers below. Now blot the area again using the paper towel method above. The vinegar will neutralize the ammonia in the dog urine. This area must now be allowed to dry which you can assist by using a fan or opening the windows. If you own a wet and dry vacuum extractor use that to remove excess moisture.

3. When the area has dried sprinkle a good handful of baking soda over the soiled area. Mix half a cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide with a teaspoon of detergent. Ordinary dishwashing detergent is quite suitable. Put on a pair of rubber gloves and slowly pour the hydrogen peroxide and detergent mixture over the baking powder. Work the dissolving baking soda well into the carpet, first with your fingers and then with a scrubbing brush.

Once again allow the area to dry completely and then vacuum thoroughly.

In areas that have been heavily soiled with dog urine you may have to repeat the process again.

Important. Never use ammonia or ammonia-based products on the carpet to remove pet pee. One of the ingredients of urine is ammonia and your dog or puppy may well be encouraged to re-offend in the same area if it detects the smell of ammonia. Many household cleaner cleaners contain ammonia so be sure to read the label.
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Jiro said:
people have used baking soda, vinegar, dish detergent, and peroxide together. my mom uses vinegar.

Here's what I found online -
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this is excellent advice that i will keep for future reference. thanks! :)
 
Hear Again said:
this is excellent advice that i will keep for future reference. thanks! :)
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this is pretty hard to do this when you have CTS. Pick up your phone and get your bf to do it. :laugh2:
 
Jiro said:
this is pretty hard to do this when you have CTS. Pick up your phone and get your bf to do it. :laugh2:
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:laugh2: i'm sure my boyfriend would help me if i asked.

on the days he isn't available, i could still use my right hand (i don't have severe cts in it yet -- only mild).
 
Jiro said:
people have used baking soda, vinegar, dish detergent, and peroxide together. my mom uses vinegar.

Here's what I found online -
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Never scrub carpet fibers--it will damage them and make them look dark.

Blotting is the only motion that should be used.
 
More about the black light.

Black lights come in various "strengths." Professional ones cost $500, and the light is so strong that you can see the stains in daylight. But if you use the pet lights they are cheaper and not as strong, so you have to use them in totally dark rooms.

Pet urine spots will look pale yellow. Ignore the little bright white spots--that's usually just lint.

Don't stare into the light.
 
Reba said:
NO! Don't use peroxide--that can bleach the color out of the carpet.

Walmart sells "Out", which is the best brand to use.

Walmart.com: Out!: Economy Refill Stain & Odor Remover, 64 fl oz: Dogs
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that's why i have a white carpet. :laugh2: i forgot to mention that you have to pick right solution depending on what color and type of carpet. since Hear Again lives at section 8 apt... I'm guessing it's "cheap" standard carpet.

Reba said:
Never scrub carpet fibers--it will damage them and make them look dark.

Blotting is the only motion that should be used.
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which is what's said in that advice mentioned above. blot the area. If it's dark carpet... staining wouldn't matter anyway.
 
Jiro said:
that's why i have a white carpet. :laugh2:
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With white carpeting you just have to worry about darker stains and yellowing. :)

i forgot to mention that you have to pick right solution depending on what color and type of carpet. since Hear Again lives at section 8 apt... I'm guessing it's "cheap" standard carpet.
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Using the "Out" enzyme will work on any kind of carpet without damage.


which is what's said in that advice mentioned above. blot the area. If it's dark carpet... staining wouldn't matter anyway.
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But your advice said to use a scrub brush. That's too rough. And yes, dark carpet can also be damaged. The damaged fibers become a different texture and show a "shadow."

When in doubt about any chemical, try it on a piece of carpet that is in a hidden corner or closet first.
 
Reba said:
With white carpeting you just have to worry about darker stains and yellowing. :)
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good point :laugh2:

Reba said:
Using the "Out" enzyme will work on any kind of carpet without damage.
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yea it's a small price to pay. I'll have to tell my mom to get that. I do have a few stains on my white carpet :mad2: the solution above was "cheap and available."

Reba said:
But your advice said to use a scrub brush. That's too rough. And yes, dark carpet can also be damaged. The damaged fibers become a different texture and show a "shadow."

When in doubt about any chemical, try it on a piece of carpet that is in a hidden corner or closet first.
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ah yes I know what you mean. for scrub brush - i use soft toothbrush but most of time - I use paper towel or my finger... along with colorful swearing while my dog smiles and looks at me. :laugh2: He doesn't pee on carpet but he pukes on it sometimes.
 
Reba said:
Never scrub carpet fibers--it will damage them and make them look dark.

Blotting is the only motion that should be used.
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yikes! i've been using a dabbing and then scrubbing motion to remove the urine. fortunately, my neighbor told me the carpet fibers look fine, but from now on, i will blot the stain instead.
 
Hear Again said:
i'm sorry to hear about jilli, dreama. <hugs>

your story reminds me of what i experienced with my last guide dog, sugar. when she turned 8, she developed cataracts and started running me into things and walking me directly into the path of oncoming traffic.

by the way, how old is jilli and what kind of a dog is she?
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Thanks. (hugs back)

Jilli is a female black flat coated retriever. She's also very clever and has been a really excellent dog.

Jilli had her eyes tested recently so it's not her sight. I think she's just very used to cars stopping when she walks as they do with pelicon zebra crossings.

Jilli will be ten on 21st of April.
 
Hear Again said:
reba mentioned medication, so i'm going to ask tigger's vet today if he can prescribe something for her accidents. if the med doesn't help, i'd still be willing to clean up after her. fortuantely, her accidents are restricted to one area of my apartment, so i've covered that section of carpeting with several layers of bath towels.
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I am not sure what they are called, but at large pet stores such as Petsmart they have padding that you can buy that you can put in that area of the apartment for your dog to pee on. Also, put something under the padding, maybe a layer of plastic, so the pee will not get into the carpeting.
 
dreama said:
Thanks. (hugs back)

Jilli is a female black flat coated retriever. She's also very clever and has been a really excellent dog.

Jilli had her eyes tested recently so it's not her sight. I think she's just very used to cars stopping when she walks as they do with pelicon zebra crossings.

Jilli will be ten on 21st of April.
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what does jilli look like? does she have a long coat?
 
LuciaDisturbed said:
I am not sure what they are called, but at large pet stores such as Petsmart they have padding that you can buy that you can put in that area of the apartment for your dog to pee on. Also, put something under the padding, maybe a layer of plastic, so the pee will not get into the carpeting.
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thanks, lucia. i'll ask about this when i go to the pet store.
 
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