Something is pi55ing in my garage

[ATM]

We have 2 cats which are quite big. We live in a simple semi with an attached garage. The back door exits into the garage so we have 2 cat flaps. 1 goes from kitchen to garage and one goes from the garage to outside. For a while now we have been smelling something foul in the garage. I have now spotted some some fresh liquid which is definitely pi55. My GF thinks there is nothing we can do except buy new cat flaps with those collar attachments. However our cats do not wear collars and I am annoyed that someone else's animal is responsible and I think they should be accountable in some way. These bad smells travel into our house which is not pleasant. Please help!

[Superficial]

Why should the owners be held accountable for something they don't even know is happening? How do you know it isn't your own cats? I think you're jumping the gun here, if you're so affected by a bit of cat wee then you need to find out which cat is doing it, and then locate their owner to have a word.

Cats have a right to roam, they are not covered by laws such as the road traffic, highways and dangerous dogs act which require dogs and livestock to be kept under proper control.

Lastly, if you want a more secure cat flap then get a microchip activated one rather than a collar one. Collars can be lost easily, and the cat flap ones are expensive to replace.

[Munter]

Setup a webcam to record video on motion sensing.

I've used this free software before: http://www.ispyconnect.com/

Then you'll know who, where and when.

[ali_kat]

Clean the area thoroughly

Then either put a litter tray there, so if it happens again it is contained, or put a food bowl in the spot - if it is cats they won't pi55 where there is food.

[Marf]

Are your cats chipped?

If so invest in one of these

http://www.staywell.co.uk/Intl/UK/Products/Pet-Por...

No collar needed.

With regards to other people being responsible for their animals, are you aware of and responsible for everything your cats do outside your home? I say that as a cat owner myself BTW

[Jasandjules]

I trust OP that

1. You are 100% sure it's not your cats
2. You go around after your cats and clean up even in neighbour's gardens etc

[bexVN]

I'd be more inclined to think it is one of your own cats.

Lots of reasons why but boy chance you have a nervy cat. Also do you have a new cat wandering around their territory or have you had any major changes in the home recently?

[ATM]

I had not thought it is one of our cats. We moved here 9 months ago and the cats seem fairly well settled - but what do I know! There was a pee incident early on after we moved in. This time in the porch. So since that I have presumed we have a tom cat in the neighborhood who thinks this is his territory or wants to make it clear it is. But for this cat to come in our garage seems very brazen to me. Especially seeing as our cats are quite big. But I guess size means nothing if they are wimps. Ours have no plums btw. I thought no plums = no spraying?

[bexVN]

No, neutered males and females will spray if nervous or stressed (stress is very subtle in cats) Cats spray more to make themselves feel secure in their environment more than marking territory.

Look on the FAB website under cat owners and click on cat behaviour, lots of good advice on there on this problem. (FAB is feline advisory bureau)