[header] How to deal with common household disasters [title] It's even worse if it's not your cat and it's a stray that managed to get inside. [step] Either way, you'll need to control the urge to attack the cat-and aim for the carpet instead. [title] Protect yourself with gloves. 
[title] Soak up what you can with paper towels. [title] Spray the area with a vinegar and water solution (or simply dab if you don't have a spray bottle).