Testimonials

Matt Libben, 

My husband and I got two kittens a few months ago. We already had a great dane. A couple months after getting the kittens, one of them started taking over the dog’s bed. Then she started peeing in it. We took her to the vet to see if there was a medical problem. There was not. I thought maybe I was being too lazy with the litter box so I stepped up the cleaning. All the cats I had had before were very litter box tolerant. I was using the clumping clay litter and the cats were constantly filling up the box. The extra cleaning helped for a couple days then the peeing on the bed would start again. My husband thought she was peeing everywhere and one of the kittens would have to go if it didn’t stop. He thought one kitten was bullying the other and we only had the one box. My husband hates litter boxes. So, I started looking on the internet for information and suggestions about what to do. Your book came up in my first google search. I read your story and decided to get your book. How fortunate am I that you had already done the footwork? I am telling you a miracle has happened. I got new high-sided litter boxes. Yes, more than one. I got the silicate litter. I LOVE the silicate litter. So do the kitties. No more peeing outside the box. What! Yes it stopped immediately upon the new litter and boxes being set up. They were both checking out the boxes and before I could get out of their way, they must have used the first new box about 5 times in ten minutes. One box is in the same location as the old box and the other one is in a more private setting. They definitely appreciate the privacy. So, thank you!! We are all much happier. The cat still takes over the dog’s bed but so far no peeing in it. Happy day! If you have any questions for me feel free to email me. 

Lara Bourgeois, Atlanta, GA

Hello Matt I would like to thank you so much for your book which I downloaded in desperation after visiting a Vet who specializes in animal behavior. I was given the same advice as you ie litter trays all over the house, outrageously expensive atomisers and drugs to ‘calm him down’ etc. I was also told that my cat was so stressed and the problem so extensive that she didn’t really think it could be fixed and I may have to put him down if her suggestions didn’t work. Your book encouraged me to ‘think outside the square’ and work out a solution for myself using many of your suggestions, figuring that I am the one who knows my cat best. It was so easy, it only took a few simple steps, and he now seems to be a laid-back, well adjusted cat: Cleaned up all the areas I could find where he peed with the washing powder you suggested (its called Biozet in Australia)Banned him from my bedroom both day and night (the legs of my bed are rusted and my laminate floorboards were starting to buckle from the constant moisture, not to mention the smell). He was a bit upset at first but soon got used to it. Allowed him out in the yard all day and bring him in at night where he has the run of the house except for the bedrooms. I’m not a fan of cats wandering the neighbourhood, but I was willing to try anything and he seems to stay within close proximity to the house and yard. I think he feels more in control of his surroundings if another cat comes on to the property. Placed a climbing pole with platforms near a full length glass door so he could see out into the yard when he is confined to the house. He loves this and spends most of his ‘indoor’ time there. I’ve been following this regimen for about 3 months and I now have a fresh smelling house again and a much more relaxed cat. Even my visitors have commented that he certainly does not look like a stressed-out cat as he winds himself round their legs and shows off, wanting attention. In that time I’ve only had to clean up three small messes. As you can tell, I am thrilled with your book and thank you so much once again for making it available on the internet, it saved my sanity. Kind regards

Lesley Black, Brisbane

Dear Matt, I just want to say thank you for your excellent book on diagnosing my year-old cat’s refusal to use the litterbox . We got Spectra, a Bengal, as an 8 week-old kitten from a breeder who gave her to us because she had a slight heart murmur at birth and could not be sold. When she was just short of one year old, we left her and our other three cats in charge of a friend for three weeks while on vacation. We returned to the problem we thought was being caused by dirty boxes and territorial issues. But one day when she stood in the middle of our dining table and peed standing up on a grocery bag, I reached my wit’s end and ordered your book. We took her to the vet, who ran a urinalysis. To our surprise as well as to the vet’s, she had a urinary tract infection, which the vet said is uncommon in such a young cat. We treated her for this infection, and it took about two weeks for her to get back to using her favorite litterbox. We are so happy to be enjoying a pee-free house!!! Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience with the world. Your book is the best, most detailed self-help guide in getting to the root of this situation. Yours truly,

Mary Ellen Eckhert, Los Angeles, California, U.S.A.

Dear Matt Libben, I bought your E-book about the 3 Steps To A Pee-Free House. Apparently, I was having trouble with my cat that was eliminating outside the box, but after reading your E-book I was able to solve the problem in which I did not have to take my cat back to the animal shelter though I did have to improvise on a few parts which was the laundry detergent since I live in America. I was not going to purchase a box of Bio-Tex laundry detergent for 32 dollars on amazon, but I was able to understand what I needed to get and use a different brand that helped clean my bed sheets. I did use rubbing alcohol to also clean the stains and areas of elimination which was very helpful. this was very helpful and I am very grateful. had I not found this website I probably would have given up on my cat, thank you. Sincerely,

Sean Jensen

Your book and my cats. This email is a long time coming. I downloaded your book "3 Steps To A Pee-Free House" and it really helped. I actually wished I had your book years ago. I now see that one of our cats--who has since passed away--started acting strange because his brother was causing him stress and not letting him pass by to get to the litter box. We were wondering why Jack was no longer coming up stairs and staying in the basement all the time. I can now see where we went wrong. I think his life was sad in the end because he was afraid to come upstairs. I didn't see it at the time. But I digress. I bought your book because we had a new kitten and things were not working well. Your book helped immensely with the litter box and food issues. Also, I continue to use your hiding treats technique. That kitten is named Maxwell, and he is now 3 years old. He is very sweet, but we had a rough start. I think it is funny that you said "Women ...treat them sometimes as if they're little kids in fur coats." Thanks for pointing that out. It is true. I sometimes recall that, and it keeps me in check. Thanks for writing your very helpful book. Have a good day.

Racquel Naylor, Saint Paul, Minnesota

I’ve been what you can call a crazy cat lady my whole life so I know a thing or two about cats. But I’ve never found so much useful, practical, no-nonsense information as in this book. It’s really worth the money. I totally recommend it!

Vera Bissoli