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DebbyT 07-24-2011 04:21 PM

Looks rather innocent to me. Maybe a check of the rest of the fabric at risk is in order.

lelia 07-25-2011 02:40 AM


Originally Posted by barbpowers
Here's my sad story..... I bought a bolt of fabric for a really good price 2 years ago, and it was upright between 2 cabinets, on the floor. I finally decided what to make with it, and it required cutting numerous 3 1/2 inch strips. Now keep in mind I'm not a pre-washer. I started cutting strips, and then ironing the crease out. I started noticing an odor, could not figure out where it was coming from. Turns out, the little runt (weighs 6 lbs) had lifted his leg on the end of the bolt-- the fabric is mottled, so it was not noticed even with some scrutiny. I really did not want to wash the whole bolt, so now I'm cutting, and hand washing those strips that were affected as I go.

I can tell you now, that there is nothing quite like the smell of warm ironed dog pee......and he's my daughter's dog!

OH Sorry. Things happen when you have pets. Be glad it was not cat pee spray that smells even worst. I too think I would have washed it first. I would not want any of that stuff on my ironing board. Good luck. Cute dog though.

watterstide 07-25-2011 02:49 AM


Originally Posted by Diamondrose
Bad boy belly bands are so easy to make and make living with a leg lifter so much easier. They normally don't lift their leg when they have them on since they don't like being in a wet belly band - if they do lift it goes in the removable/disposable pad in the belly band not on anything else.

i bought one of these..they work great. and yes,i am sure one can be easily made.

hmross 07-25-2011 03:15 AM


Originally Posted by Prism99
I would wash the whole bolt of fabric before cutting. This will make the cuts more accurate. I would probably cut it into 2-yard lengths to do this.

You might need to use an enzyme neutralizer on the fabric before washing to make sure you get rid of the odor. I've had to do that with cat pee, which is stronger than dog pee. Spray the fabric with enzyme neutralizer, then bag in plastic for 8 hours or so before washing in the machine with detergent.

At one time my cat peed on my daughters coat and when I washed it I put Apple Cider vinegar in the wash load. I think it's a 1/4 cup you use. Anyhow the smell came out of her coat.

Sewlmatesister 07-25-2011 03:31 AM


Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts

Originally Posted by nyelphaba
I know the fabric situation is tragic - but it is so funny.

I agree and that pic says he didn't do it, that it must have been "some other dog" :)

He's the cutest thing....I'm sure it wasn't him!!!! LOL

merchjag 07-25-2011 03:37 AM

aw forgive him-he's so cute

quiltymom 07-25-2011 04:16 AM

so sorry!!

QuiltMom2 07-25-2011 04:17 AM

It was his evil twin!!!!

Tinabodina 07-25-2011 04:19 AM

Don't hand wash them, put them in a washing bag and wash on delicate. Much faster and won't fray.

You must admit, he is precious.

glowworm 07-25-2011 04:30 AM


Originally Posted by peaceandjoy
I'm an animal lover - really! - but there is no way I'd let a pet do that. Shortly after we got a cat, it started peeing in laundry. After a couple of weeks of not being able to break her of it, no matter what litter we tried or where the box was, she had to go. A friend has a dog who will pee in the house if they don't watch him. No way. Either it gets trained, or it's gone.

My heart goes out to all those who have pets marking your property. I believe pets should be trained. If it can't be trained it is gone. I am an animal lover. I am still grieving for my husky who died last October.

Jo Mama 07-25-2011 04:33 AM

There's nothing quite like the ironed smell of cat pee either. Ask me how I know..........

I feel for you - we love our little runts but they can be a chore at times.

JeanLowe 07-25-2011 04:33 AM

How can you be angry with such a sweet face. lol

PattyS 07-25-2011 04:44 AM

Those cute little puppy eyes say, "Mommy, I'm really sorry!"

GlitzyMe 07-25-2011 04:50 AM

I agree with Peaceandjoy. I've always had a dog and a cat. One dog and one cat were put down because they developed that habit as adults. Yes, it broke my heart but no way was I having my family living with that odor and bacteria. Animals have become substitute children - allowed to sleep with people, get on furniture and use the whole house to relieve themselves. Do you know that animal urine seeps it's way thru carpets into floorboards? It also penetrates drywall and tile grout. The only way to get rid of this is to remove those materials and replace them. Animals can smell the urine left years ago by others and go right to that spot.

Debbie C 07-25-2011 04:57 AM

your local Petco or good pet store will have an enzyme-based urine eliminator. I have 6 cats and believe me, this stuff works!!

mjsylvstr 07-25-2011 05:07 AM

no dog, no cat, no worry!!!!!!!!!!!!

nwm50 07-25-2011 05:19 AM

Mail me the dog........i think it's lonely, just look at those eyes saying "Who me, why are u blaming me?" LOL.
Sorry about the fabric, hope it can get the smell out. I have 2 cats but they don't hang around when i sew or cut fabric.

hoppa 07-25-2011 05:39 AM

So sorry to hear this but he is cute. I would watch forshrinkage after washing.

BarbaraSue 07-25-2011 05:42 AM

My dog never did/does that, but my old female cat before she was diagnosed with cancer would climb into bins, boxes, sacks and fall asleep. Evidntly she would get too hot and throw up in what ever she was hiding in. I still find gifts in places I had no idea to look. Or my make cat now, Nougat, will be trying to cover up something and I investigate to find a memory of Mokey.

NJ Quilter 07-25-2011 05:44 AM

Years ago I had (female) cats that sprayed periodically. The only thing I ever found the get rid of the oder was to use liquid Lysol in the wash. And I'd be washing the entire bolt of fabric before I did any more cutting.

Drew 07-25-2011 05:56 AM

We had a cat when we were first married. Her room was the spare bedroom. Whenever we had company spend the night, she would head for the corners and due her jobs! I was so frustrated with her. Agreed - cat mess vs. dog mess. Cat mess wins!! She eventually stopped it, but it was quite a chore!

sewbizgirl 07-25-2011 06:33 AM


Originally Posted by peaceandjoy
I'm an animal lover - really! - but there is no way I'd let a pet do that. Shortly after we got a cat, it started peeing in laundry. After a couple of weeks of not being able to break her of it, no matter what litter we tried or where the box was, she had to go. A friend has a dog who will pee in the house if they don't watch him. No way. Either it gets trained, or it's gone.

I agree. This is utterly disgusting and I do love animals of all kinds. I wouldn't have a small dog in my house.

Rann 07-25-2011 06:40 AM

Nature's Miracle from Pet Smart works for me. If you spray a really fresh stain on carpet and blot it, repeat, it will take out the spot also. Don't know why it won't work on fabrics.
BTW, are you sure it was that little innocent looking dog? LOL

grammy17 07-25-2011 06:48 AM


Originally Posted by Vivian Ketron
That is a sad story. I think I would wash all of what i'm using. I think it would work better in the long run.

Ditto. Shrinkage!

Truckin Mary 07-25-2011 06:52 AM

Sad situation with the pooch. I have 2 boys a toy Pomeranian and a Pekingese the Pek. Is good but the Pom is a work in progress. I have found what they call a belly band at Pets Mart to put over his middle and he doesn’t like to be wet so then he will hold it. (Like a diaper for Boy dogs)) The belly band is washable to very convenient if you don’t trust them around the house. It is held together with Velcro so it’s easy to put on and remove when you let them out to go.

Margie 07-25-2011 06:53 AM

I would wash the whole thing. The longer that stays in the fabric, the harder it may be to remove the smell. wOULD add white vinegar and baking soda to wash water.

drella123 07-25-2011 06:54 AM

My husband is in the flooring business. He replaces carpet in alot of rentals and most of them have some sort of pet damage (pee) He uses a product called TKO Orange. It takes the smell out and stops the animal from using that spot. It is wonderful and he makes good money when he uses it. It is not cheap, but it has a million uses, takes stains of clothes, tree sap off cars. We have fruit trees in the back yard and the neighbors cats thinks they are their personal outhouse. We sprayed under the trees and no more cats

jitkaau 07-25-2011 07:01 AM

Citronella sprayed on everything you don't want peed on will usually work.

Patchesnposies 07-25-2011 07:14 AM

I have 10 cats (all rescues and FIXED) and they all live inside which means we have several cat boxes. I use "Sweet PDZ" that I buy at the feed store mixed in with the clay litter to get rid of the smell. It is used in horse stalls to eliminate ammonia and it really works like magic. We can go a week between totally changing out the boxes where we used to have to do it every three days.

I do not know if it would dissolve well enough to go into the washer, but you could soak it.

I think, that there have been many other suggestions for getting the odor out of the fabric. I posted about Sweet PDZ for anyone who has multiple cats and deals with cart box odor.

Annaquilts 07-25-2011 07:15 AM

Sorry so discusting. Poor you!

M'Lady Leuedaei 07-25-2011 07:17 AM

I live with 2 cats and 2 dogs. . . My discovery . . . if I buy some fleese and make mats with it and add a bit of fiberfill in it and then stuff it in an old box . . . .whaaalaaa they go for the box with the soft cushie fabric and stay out of the rest of the cotton I have. I just move those boxes around every once in a while so they have a bit of variety to their resting places. A patch of sun or a sunny window does wonders for a wondering cat or a chow chow. I haven't had problems with them peeing in my fabric now because I clean out the litter box 2 to 3 times a day. Contrary to popular belief cats as well as dogs . .pick a place they like to go and keep going back to it so if you make that place feel clean . .(like you like your bathroom) they will gravitate toward that instead of picking their own spot. . .also. . .they are temperamental and if they feel you are ignoring them they will get even . . .just a cautionary word.

pugmom 07-25-2011 07:53 AM

That is why no boy's with pee pees are allowed in my sewing area...only girls with wee wees.

wraez 07-25-2011 08:27 AM

Oh such a dear cute sweet face that little dog has, you can't be angry with him long, I'm sure.

I would guess that from now on you'll be prewashing your fabric before cutting it, just in case.

Not sure, be thinking dog pee doesn't smell as bad as cat pee ... just yucky all the same.

Roberta 07-25-2011 08:31 AM

When my DD's family was staying with us a few years ago he cat peed on my pile of brand new fabric I had just bought. She then decided to pee on my new ironing board cover, :evil:

ButtermilkMama 07-25-2011 10:22 AM

I have to agree w/ "peace and joy" No way would I put up w/ that!!! I love animals but not untrained ones in the house.

bjnicholson 07-25-2011 10:42 AM

My son had a shephard that wouldn't think of going potty in the house. But...he chewed the buttons off of every shirt that Mike left on the floor! I laughed up my sleeve on that one! I know from ancient history about the smell and the job of getting pee out of fabric (curtains anyone?) :hunf:

bearisgray 07-25-2011 10:45 AM

Baby diapers got washed and were used again. (Back in the day - - - )

Urine from cats and dogs will come out of washable fabric.

Annoying, but really - it isn't the end of the world.

skavanau 07-25-2011 11:10 AM

But he is soooooooooo cute...And the fabric can be washed....

KittyGram 07-25-2011 11:13 AM


Originally Posted by skothing
My heart goes out to you. So sorry. My daughter moved out 2 years ago at 28 yrs old. She had 2 cats that would pee any where. We demand that she keep them in her room and not roam our home. They would escape and I had to throw out several tubs of fabric. I used every thing but the smell never came out. Still finding little gifts they left. i asked the vet and he said nothing stops some cats from doing this. We are sealing the floor from all the cat stuff left in that room.

Try using vinegar on the fabric. It may take a few washings, but it should come out. In fact, the more vinegar in the water, the better. It worked on my carpet. AND... the cat hasn't peed there since.

lynn_z 07-25-2011 11:16 AM

Are you sure it's him? He looks so innocent! Maybe a cat snuck in and peed on your fabric.


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