Hi - this forum has proven invaluable. When I returned from a 7 day trip last April. my cat had peed in three different sections of the house (which she had never done before - ever - even when we've been gone longer - she's indoor/outdoor). Many here suggested she might have an UTI - we took her vet - nope - she was fine but here's the thing - once we were back home - she never did it again - no problem. BUT - we left for 8 days - had the same loving person come to care for her and after four days with us gone - she peed on the table top again (not as bad or in the other places as before - but still) _ I think this proves that she has done this because she is upset/mad/sad that we have left her - but she never did this when we left before on trips (and we dont travel that much - sometimes maybe once a year). Of course it is not easy to get cat odor out of wood - but any advice or similiar experiences would be appreciated if shared. Thanks Fellow Cat Lovers!