What to Do When Your Pet Pees Or Poops in the House - Some Simple Clean Up Methods

The first thing that should be noted when something like this happens it's not because the animal wanted to make you mad. So you need to be calm and collective when dealing with the pet. There are many reasons a pet may decide to use the floor as its restroom:

1.) The pet is still in training. They may have gotten two excited and didn't realize they had to use the bathroom and then they just go where they are.
2.) The pet something medically wrong with them.
3.) If a cat they may not like the litter provided or the litter is dirty.
4.) Some people may confuse peeing with marking their territory. This is based on the position of the animal when peeing.
5.) Some animal may pee because they are upset with you or a situation.

The first thing you want to do after an animal has urinated or defecated in an area is clean it up. If it's a medical issue it could infect other animals. Wipe up the mess and then find a good cleaner. There are many cleaners out there that will get rid of the smell. It's best to use something that is made for getting rid of pet odors. Also a mixture of vinegar and water (50/50) works for a more natural solution compared to harsh cleaners. These spots need to be cleaned up well because if it's just a behavior issue then they will not use it in future as a potty spot.

After cleaning you may want to rule out any medical issues. There are many different issues that could affect the animal that could be related to messing in the house. Once you have rules out medical if it's a cat you can try a different litter as they may not like the one provided or make sure it's cleaned on a daily basis. If you have more then one cat you should have a litter box for each of them plus one extra.

If it's a marking problem the animal may need to be spayed or neutered. This may not get rid of the problem entirely but it could reduce the problem.

Remember that hitting or yelling at your pet is only make them ignore you and make them scared of you. They do understand those type of discipline and only positive reinforcement is the best way to resolve the a behavior problem.