#Best Cat Spray For Furniture

[would-this-pokemon-be-a-friend]

Not sure if you've done it before because blog searches just don't work but how would umbreon work as a pet?

[You may have seen it already, but I’ll take any chance I can to link to the post containing my index doc, which works much better than blog searches here! I’ll put it at the bottom of this post.]

An umbreon might make a good pet for some owners, but they are definitely one of the weaker options when it comes to eevee evolutions. It really depends on the owner and what they can reasonably handle.

To begin with, however, like most pokémon of the aforementioned category, umbreons are a decent size to be a house pet. At three feet tall they’re certainly on the bigger size when compared to many real-world dogs and cats, but that’s pretty reasonable when compared to a lot of the pokémon we cover here on the blog. Now, when taking into account the pokédex data on this species, it’s difficult to tell if they tend to be friendly. There’s no mention of them living with humans or other umbreons, and by all means they seem to be stealthy, solitary predators who prefer to hide and use ambush tactics when hunting prey in the dead of night (Ruby/Sapphire, Emerald). It’s said that when these pokémon move around in the dark, the curious yellow rings on their fur glow, “striking fear into the hearts of anyone nearby” (Silver). This could be an involuntary response on the observers part, in which case an umbreon would make a terrible pet, but I’d be willing to wager that this glow is not intended as sort sort of psychological attack since it also occurs when they are simply excited (Crystal).

Umbreon care seems like it would be fairly straightforward… so long as they are in a good mood. Umbreons, like other species in the eevee evolution line, are natural predators. This could make them pretty dangerous, given their size, so I would suggest an abundance of caution and a keen awareness of their body language and mood at all times. Given their highly active lifestyle in the wild, umbreons need a lot of play time and enrichment: a sedentary pet they are not. Be prepared to offer them lots of opportunities to get their wiggles out! Keep in mind that this species is nocturnal (Ruby/Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond/Pearl), and will thus need the most attention at night; they’d be best fit for a night owl’s household.

There’s one strange quirk about umbreon biology that really hurts their pet ranking score, and it’s not something that can be easily gleamed just by looking at them. When agitated or angered, umbreons can actually spray poisonous sweat from their pores (Gold). This is, obviously, a huge problem. Not even the best pet owner can keep their pet from *ever* getting agitated, especially during stressful events like visits to the vet. This could pose a huge problem, though we don’t know exactly the potency of this poison. While an umbreon may be able to control the spraying of their sweat, it doesn’t seem like they can control the sweating itself, which could leave furniture, pet carriers, etc. covered with poisonous material. This is a factor that would make this pokémon an ill-fit for many owners.

Umbreons are, like I said earlier, pretty dangerous even without this sweat. These are large, agile hunters, who can use physical moves like Bite and Assurance to take down prey as easily as they can use special moves like Dark Pulse.

Overall, while an umbreon could make a pretty good pet for some owners, they are generally-speaking not a great choice, especially when other options, like an eevee, are available in most regions. I’d suggest potential umbreon adopters consider the risks before jumping into an adoption.

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[love-minor-poltergeist]

Could I please request headcannons on The Devil from Cuphead? Specifically, his cat-like habits🤣 For some reason, I can see Dice having a bottle labeled Holy Water(It’s just tap water actually😆) to spray Devil with when he gets unreasonably hissy.🤣🤣🤣

A/N: Once again, another dated request given how the Cuphead Show had the very same idea (ノ_<。). Nevertheless, we love a giant housecat from Hell. I hope you enjoy this batch, anon! Do reach out if you want me to adjust anything!!

Hell’s Top Cat, AKA The Devil:

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Long before the fall, one could argue the Devil already exhibited certain… feline habits. The silent, judgemental stares he’d doled out to his brothers and puny mortals, rising at god-forsaken hours early in the morning to expend whatever energy he’s pent up from being stuck behind a desk all day, a weird habit of chewing on anything non-edible— the list could go on. Of course, the Devil has long denied such behavior back then, and still does to this day. 

After the fall and surrounded by wild-eyed, bordering feral beasts within Hell’s landscapes, not to mention going through a bestial transformation himself, said habits have only grown more apparent. 

The Devil could be hard to read at certain times. However, certain business partners and the imps under his command have learned to pay close attention to his body language. Loathe as he is to admit it, he’s quite expressive with his tail and ears. Ears pointed straight up? The demon’s heard something and is straining to hear it, or you’ve caught his attention. Tail wagging and ears rapidly twitching? You got an angry demon on your hands and you better tread carefully. Ears wiggling as he’s eating? Oh golly, looks like he’s enjoying whatever he’s eating! 

His eyes were already unnerving back when he was an angel. Now they can glow in the dark? There may have been numerous times where King Dice nearly pissed himself when he stumbled upon his boss in the dark, nothing but the unnerving, inhumane glow of his eyes indicating the demon was even there. 

Thanks to his shapeshifting abilities, the Devil is able to comfortably fit in whatever confined space he sees fit. Truly the ultimate form of “If I fits, I sits”. Not to mention that it gives him an edge on spying on any employees that’re slacking off or sneaking up on any potential victims. 

Back in heaven, his pica-like habits were at least managed by his brothers and the Devil fussing over his public image. However, not that dear old dad isn’t around and he’s the King of Hell, he can do whatever he wants– so said habits have gotten worse. Numerous pens, clothed furniture, and a few telephone wires have fallen victim to the demon’s teeth. It’s gotten to the point where King Dice is considering spraying bitter apple spray on everything in the casino just so he didn't have to replace everything. 

The Devil usually has a nail file on hand to maintain his claws. He considers sharpening them on anything else to be beneath him. However, when he’s in a particularly bad mood or feeling territorial, he’ll tear up anything he could get his hands on. Couches, wallpaper, desks, people– it’s best to stay out of the way until he calms down. 

Sheds more than a tree in fall. There’s so much of his loose fur on his bedsheets, his balcony chair, and his office furniture that if you sneeze, it’ll trigger an explosion of hair everywhere. No, he refuses to acknowledge it. Shut up. 

That being said, he absolutely adores it when he’s brushed. It’s like a pleasant massage for him, scratching particularly pleasantly at an itch he didn’t even know he had. Of course, it’s a sobering experience for him when he’s presented with enough hair to make a life-sized replica of himself after a brushing session. 

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[satancopilotsmytardis]

Uhhhh petplay?

Dabi hisses, his face steaming slightly from how hot his blush is as it evaporates the water that was just misted onto him. "What the fuck--" The next spurt from the spray bottle catches him with his mouth open and he gags as he half-inhaled the spray. 

"Bad. Kittens aren't supposed to talk back, and they are certainly not allowed on the furniture without permission." Shig tells him coolly. Indignance is hot under his skin. When he agreed to the sexy cat costume and participating in his lover's new scene that he said would have 'fittingly' new rewards and punishments, he hadn't actually thought he would be getting hit with a spray bottle. If Shigaraki tries to give him catnip as his reward, Dabi is going to claw out his eyes to keep his 'immersion'. 

He still slinks off of the couch with a pitiful mewl instead of getting himself into even more trouble. Duster already has him stuffed full of a tail plug, and the constant pressure of something stretching his hole, but not deep enough and not moving at all, is making it just sit on the edge of his nerves with the constant need to have more. He is not going to make getting tbat take any longer by being a brat. He sits pretty on the floor and uses the back of his hand, curling it into a paw as he does it. 

"Much better, kitten." Tomura puts the spray bottle aside and then gestures for him to come a little closer as he sits. Dabi moves over to his knees immediately, hoping that this means that he'll have his mouth full soon. But Duster just has him rest his chin on his knee so that he can run eight fingers through Dabi's hair. The headband with the ears on it nearly gets in the way, but he doesn't stop, scratching his fingers across Dabi's scalp and through his hair until his annoyance leaks out of his body and he's left with his eyes closed and nuzzling into the touch. "Much better, my pretty kitten. If you keep behaving so well," Tomura brings a hand lower, rubbing his thumb over Dabi's lips that part eagerly to take his flesh between his teeth, his tongue flicking across the pad of his thumb, "I'm going to have to give you a treat." 

Dabi does his best to try to purr, but his face gets a little warmer as he does it, sure he sounds ridiculous. But Duster's eyes are dark on him when he looks to see how the sound landed. 

"I know, sweetheart. You always love having plenty of cream." 

Dabi doesn't love his partner calling it that, but he'll complain about that when he's not pretending to be a cat anymore. After he's gotten Tomura's cum spilling hot down his throat.

[ambyandony]

hang on look out monster au la squadra concept post

ft. iltas oc zatta

//spoilers for vento aureo

formaggio: naphil / nephilim

(some sort of biblical sort of being but what they are isn't entirely clear from my research; some suggest theyre giants, some say half-angels, some say they're fallen angels, I went with both fallen angel and giant)

he uses little feet to adjust his size as desired but his actual height is 10' so assuming zatta does exist in monster au she hates him even more for having the audacity to be that tall

cats fucking hate him, and he keeps trying to pet ghiaccio who also hates him

he loves cats though

he has a broken, inverted halo

fucked up weird eyes that scare people

lots of naps and sometimes when he wakes up his eyes are fucked up and scary

started the laser pointer thing which was then perpetuated by melone so eberyone always blames him when furniture gets broken

weve all thought about killing you formaggio

annoying

doesnt use magic for anything useful

magic by nature but due to his 'fallen angel' type indivinity status he has less innate control so on the full moon he gets particularly moonsick and 'drinks it off' (does not work, does not help, makes everything worse)

illuso: mirror ghost

zatta is paranoid about mirrors in the la squadra hideout because of one accidental incident in the bathroom which was frankly a mortifying ordeal for the both of them and neither has mentioned it to the others

used to be human, hes pretty traumatised about being dead but hasnt explained how he died and doesn't like thinking about it

he cant read text when its written left to right anymore

mirrors in every room of the hideout except bedrooms where mirrors are kept covered and only uncovered in case of emergencies so sorbet is always seen standing out of view of mirrors because of the Incident

they actually have a really really awkward TV setup specifically devised so illuso can also watch TV

scared of gelato

one time zatta accidentally shattered all the mirrors in the hideout with depeche mode. this was inconvenient for illuso who said he himself actually shattered for a bit until there was a new mirror.

GO DIE PROSCIUTTO

zatta also hates the mirror cracking noise that happens around him

on full moons he actually becomes visible outside of the mirror but its fucked up and scary

prosciutto: lich

his anchor is probably his pendant

his jaw is partially exposed, since he's undead, his body isn't in the best shape.

hes not a real necromancer he doesn't know how to actually properly raise the dead and wont try (unless..?)

the rivalry with illuso is preeeettty one sided

wears perfume because he doesn't smell like rot, but he smells like, 'death'. it makes people subconsciously afraid of him, so he masks it.

his room also smells like perfume/air freshener. he has one of those automatic wall spray things.

his pillowcase is basically doused in cologne and is black because he either drools or bleeds all over it in his sleep because body preservation is a part of his morning routine.

his eyes dont really... see? not in the same way as bruno where hes blind, because he can still 'see', but his eyes dont follow movement anymore, and are very dull and blank.

on bad days he coughs up blood.

he dies every full moon and then reanimates in the morning and has to basically dose himself up with necromancy to regain a normal looking form

he's partially immune to his own stand due to either having no body heat or just due to the necromancy. his body doesn't function like it used to, but he still has blood flow.

pesci: human

i also had the idea that pesci was undead brought back by prosciutto but i didn't wanna directly state that

i basically relate him to my cousin who has a scooby doo special interest i think

instead of hooking / detecting just hearts, i actually changed beach boy a little - it hooks / detects auras, and can detect a lot from just that.

basically, instead of nearly killing himself buccellati doesn't evade the detection, he overwhelms it because of his super powerful divine eldritch angel aura and pesci is like WHAT THE FUCK????????? WHAT THE FUCK GET ME OUT OF HERE

either nothing happens to him on the full moon or he dies if exposed to moonlight and reanimates in the morning like prosciutto

he also detects as a normal human by aura and doesn't have corpse traits

what the fuck is going on

fishing :)

melone: cambion

( half-human, half-demon. most ppl automatically assume that it's always human x concubus but it's not but unfortunately in melones case his father was an concubus/incubus )

i already made a lorepost about this idiot and his impractical wings and tail

he gets really moody when people bring up his inhumanity but openly (when its safe) uses his abilities

never met his father, he thinks, anyway

never used sugent absorption because he doesn't want to turn out like his father (also why he treats baby face kinda like a son)

so hes actually a bit manastarved since concubi are more built for sugent absorption than they are for the environmental absorption he actually uses

circumstances of his conception were horrific. he was pretty much blamed for his own existence by everyone around him which may or may not have affected his mentality and traumatised him and shaped his worldview and motivated his actions. yknow. mightve had some bearing on the reflection of his soul.

doesn't excuse it but yknow. his mother didn't love him and he doesnt know if he even understands love

not as creepy about his stand and Women as he is in the anime, actually pretty clinical about the process and just a weirdo with innate vibes that make people uncomfortable because he's a Specific Kind Of Demon

concubi aren't actually inherently sexual, it's just that the ones that are heard about happen to have Done Things that give the whole subset a bad name.

It's true they feed off the energy of other Beings, and that can be done Sexually, but that doesn't make them inherently Averse To Consent. Concubi are physiologically built for sugent absorption and thats about it.

concubi are unfortunately very much magically wired and manaflow is as crucial as blood and airflow to someone like melone. passive environmental absorption and reactive / interactive absorption (absorbing energy from the interactions of people) provide enough to survive.

melone isnt his real name but he prefers it.

lets be clear im still hitting him over the head with a rolled up newspaper

ghiaccio: ailuranthrope

(ailura type, incomplete formshift subsect, pathomorphic variety, selkirk rex breed; blue and grey coat)

transgender?

his transformations are tied to his emotions which are very volatile, the partial formshifts mostly affecting his face, head, arms and tail

due to his hyperfrequent shift triggers, ghiaccio is essentially in constant or near constant pain as he keeps shifting and never enough to lose awareness.

his anger issues stem from his autistic ways and general mental illness but are made worse by his unending hell of a physiological state.

in a vicious cycle, thusly, his shifting is made worse when he shifts because he gets angrier.

basically has chronic pain. due to the most common formshifting locations, this typically manifests as mouth pain, unbearable migraines, back pain, and ear pain.

he always seems pretty bruised. he has incredibly frequent nosebleeds and tinnitus.

zatta empathises. still gets mad

habit of sitting in chairs very Wrong and usually kneel-sitting instead of normal sitting because of too many incidents sitting on his own tail

might have once been a normal human, and got Turned

he sheds

bad bad habit of biting and scratching himself so hes very very scarred up

often relies on melone's illusory magic to blend in

has tried to kill himself and it did not work

he only falls for the red dot at first but doesn't actually chase it, just throws himself at it and then his sense kicks in.

generally doesn't have any complete transformations, except for on the full moon. because it's the only time he fully shifts, he kinda goes fucking insane and goes into Beast Mode and it's up to others to keep him from doing that.

the spray bottle does not work

one of the rare few who can use his stand in full ailuromorph

i like to think he spends most of the white album ep in cat beast form

would kin izutsumi

autistic about linguistics (we know this)

still struggles with metaphor and idiomatic expression

hate

risotto: sanguisuge

tall

autistic

flat affect

quiet

drinks blood

eats blood in form of metal

doesnt understand a lot of things

does understand how to be quiet and scare people

fatherly air about him similar to buccellati but much scarier

keeps hitting head on door frames

me and the bad bitch i pulled by being magnetic

actually able to drink not only from people's bodies but also their auras

how do i preheat the oven

has basically no idea whats going on in normal contexts

sleeps completely prone face down stiff as a plank and with his eyes open

[swabian-princess]

Domestic engineer tales - daily cleaning routine

Hey girlies,

as we all know - I'm a proud domestic engineer (aka SAHGF) and while this life is very soft I still have responsibilities. One of them is cleaning.

I grew up with a mother that wasn't about cleaning all the time. Sure, the basics were always done but she wasn't bothered if some pet hair was on the couch or if the kitchen wasn't cleaned until the next day.

Well, my bf is the direct opposite. He hates dirt, dust, stains, pet hair and the list goes on. Basically - he wants our apartment to look like nobody lives there. He's a perfectionist and he can't relax if he suspects the apartment is not clean. That's when I enter the game - it's my task to tidy the apartment every day, so he can come home and simply relax.

I'm not going to lie - it was really rough in the beginning because it seems like this man can smell a faint stain on a towel ten miles away.

Realize that maintenance is key!

It took some time for me to realize this. Just trust me - it's way easier to clean just a little bit every day than to spend hours cleaning once a week.

1. vacuuming

My first step is always vacuuming the whole apartment. I need roughly 30-45 min to thoroughly vacuum the apartment. My holy grail tip is to invest in a wireless vacuum cleaner. It doesn't have to be the newest dyson! In fact, bf and I have three vacuum cleaners: two dysons, one of them wireless and one Phillips, and I absolutely prefer the Philipps one over both the dysons.

2. dusting

I hate dust. It makes my nose itch and my eyes water - so there is a strong no dust policy in my home! I just grab an good old swiffer and simply dust off all my counters and all the surfaces in the apartment.

3. disinfect

I blame the pandemic for my urge to disinfect everything. I love sagrotan cleaning wipes and I always buy them in bulk when they're on sale. I wipe down my kitchen counters and every other surface in the apartment. I've been doing this for a few months now and I don't see any damage on our furniture that could be caused by the wipes.

I also wipe down my bathrooms - my sink, the water taps and the complete toilet. I also spray down the toilet and my door handles with disinfectantspray for extra protection.

4. polishing

We have quite a few glass surfaces that need to be polished every day because they tend to get grease stains very easily. I take a microfiber towel and a cotton towel and spray those surfaces with a special glass cleaner, rub it in with the microfiber towel and dry with the cotton towel for a streak free finish.

5. couch vacuuming

It was not the best decision to get two white/grey coated cats with long and fine hair while still having a black couch. You. can. see. every. single. hair. I'm very happy that our Philipps vacuum comes with a special attachment for pet hair removal. I use it on both of our couches and the attachment works like a charm. No more hairs!

6. making sure it smells good

A good smelling apartment is mandatory for me because I believe that a good smelling apartment makes living way more enjoyable.

I make sure to clean the cats' litterboxes frequently - I try to scoop the litter out immediately after they finished their business. Nothing is worse than the smell of cat shit or piss and I know way to many people that have their whole apartment smell like their cats litterbox because they neglect cleaning it.

I also spritz our couch and our carpets down with some Febreeze golden orchid cushion cleaner. It smells heavenly and the smell stays for hours! It's also pet safe, so don't worry.

Last but not least - candles. I like to light some scented candles in different rooms of the apartment to make sure that it smells nice everywhere. My current favorites are the yankee candles in vanilla cupcake and sunny daydream!

It takes me around 3hours daily to finish cleaning the apartment and that's only maintenance.

I deep clean different rooms on different days during the week. My daily tasks also include loading and unloading the dish washer, doing laundry, cooking and cleaning the kitchen after cooking.

lots of love

Selene

[simslegacy5083]

NSB (Straud Legacy) Gen 9 Ep 71: Fear and Fire

The Story of a Family

Luigi had rarely been happier to get home than he was as he returned from the gym. He limped up the steps on his sore ankle, looking forward to dropping into bed with an ice pack, a nice mixed drink, and that sci-fi novel Noemi couldn’t stop raving about.

Seeing Noemi had been the only bright spot in this absolutely cursed day, and the universe had even had to go and try to ruin that! He couldn’t wait for today to be over – surely tomorrow would be better, it had to be!

Entering the downstairs foyer the first thing he heard was Chubbs, meowing plaintively. Had he forgotten to feed her? Glancing up the steps Luigi did a double take. Smoke was pouring out from under the door of his bedroom, his cat standing nearby doing her best to alert someone to the problem.

Ignoring the pain Luigi bolted up the stairs, nearly falling headfirst into his room when his ankle buckled underneath him. Catching himself on the doorframe, he continued inside to find the table on which rested Papa Jack’s urn, and the candle from Beau he’d forgotten to extinguish, ablaze.

Luigi’s heart jumped into his throat as she saw the flames engulfing Papa Jack’s remains. Without thinking he started to reach forward to grab the urn out of harm’s way but was stopped short by the intense heat radiating from the fire.

Instead, he ran back out to grab the fire extinguisher hanging in the hallway, planting his feet and venting his fear and frustration in a primal scream as he sprayed the foam in a wide arc across the blaze.

Once the fire was extinguished Luigi was left with the charred remains of ruined furniture and his papa's urn, standing like a sentinel in the middle of it all. It looked OK, but he had no way of knowing if Papa Jack's connection to the physical world had remained intact. 

Luigi started to cry then, giant choking sobs that racked his entire body. He gasped out a plea to his papa, to the watcher, to anyone who could hear him to please let it be OK, to give him a sign. He didn't know how he'd live with himself if he’d destroyed his papa’s only link to the mortal realm.

Suddenly he felt a pair of strong arms wrapped around him, heard Papa Jack whisper in his ear that he was here, everything was OK.

For a long while all he could do to return the hug as if his life depended on it, his Papa rubbing his back like he used to do when Luigi was a child. Big fat tears cascaded down his cheeks as he told Papa Jack that he was so sorry, so stupid, and promised never to let anything like that happen again.

When his tears were finally spent Jack invited him to sit down and tell him everything. Luigi offloaded his tale of woe and apologized again, thanking him for coming. Papa replied that honestly, he hadn’t gotten a choice! He’d intended to visit as soon as he could when he heard Luigi’s sobs, but he’d found himself physically pulled across the barrier separating the worlds, unceremoniously deposited in the hallway of the boarding house.

After that Jack went downstairs himself to get his son that drink and the ice pack he needed more than ever after his terror fueled run.

Luigi downed his glass of nectar and strapped the pack to his burning ankle but decided not to risk falling asleep on his papa. Instead, using the wall for support, he hopped to the chess table just outside his door, settling in for a relaxing game while they chatted.

“I’ve been very proud of your recent accomplishments” Jack began. “Tell me the latest on your lovely ladies so I don’t offer you bad advice when this fine juice loosens my tongue later.” Luigi smiled, always happy to discuss his favorite sims.

Luigi told Papa Jack all about his latest dates with Amaya and Noemi, not sure how much had come across in his nightly updates to the urn. 

Jack was quiet at first, lost in thought. Finally, he told his boy “I’d say you’re incredibly lucky and unlucky. Both your girls sound great, but you’re not going to be able to keep the two of them fully satisfied indefinitely. Sooner or later, you’ll need to make a choice”. 

Amaya was clearly a lot of fun, but it seemed to Jack that she and Luigi didn't "click" as well as he and Noemi. However, his responsibilities as a legacy heir meant he had to have a child. Was he prepared to do that on his own if he wanted to stay with Noemi and she refused to come out of "hiding"?

Jack went on “You have time son, but your next birthday is closer than you might realize. I suggest you put some thought towards your future.”

Luigi frowned slightly as he processed his papa's advice. Being in college it sometimes felt like he was suspended in a bubble, not as "grown-up" as his cousins with their full-time jobs and "adult" responsibilities, but that wasn't true. Time marched on, and his university days would soon be over. 

He thanked his papa and pondered his next move on the board. Gazing contentedly at the ghost sitting across from him, he reflected that maybe it hadn't been that terrible of a day after all.

View The Full Story of My Not So Berry Challenge Here

[formerlyknownas-delight]

Sorry to hear you're also sick! Gute Besserung!

From the 30+ ask game:

4. Favorite chore?

7. Any groceries you've been getting into lately?

8. What cleaning product do you swear by?

15. Do you go down each aisle when you grocery shop, or only the ones you know you need stuff from?

25. Favorite old person activity?

32. How do you take your morning coffee/tea?

39. What little treat do you always get when you run errands?

42. What's an unjustifiably expensive appliance that you really want?

43. Favorite book you've read recently?

48. If you could build your home from scratch, what outrageous feature would you want to build into it?

56. Favorite low-effort meal that you make?

64. Last time you visited a farmer's market?

66. Do you get your taxes in as soon as possible, at the last minute, or late?

Or like.. any subset you feel like doing <3

4) Favourite chore is probably folding laundry, ever since I watched Marie Kondo. It's kinda calming and I can listen to a podcast or audiobook while doing it😊 7) Another grocerie I discovered is non-meat Wiener Würstchen. Pretty good, I probably wouldn't notice the difference taste-wise and I actually prefer the consistency with a less noticable skin. 8) Not a product, but having a spray bottle with diluted soapy cleaner was a game change in the kitchen. Way more accessible than having to wet a sponge and get the soap for cleaning up a little mess in the fridge or on the stovetop or whereve. Just "pffft pffft, swipe, done" 15) at Aldi or drug stores I really enjoy roaming ALL THE AISLES even if I have a specific plan of what I want to get. It's very enriching😌 25) old person activity besides crocheting and naps is checking the new Aldi Angebote the moment they come out on sunday (which I call Alditag bc it's the first thing I do after getting up). My favourite is when they have DIY products. 32) I can't stand coffee and find tea pretty boring to drink, so I start each day with an instant chocolate cappuchino (sometimes with a little cinnamon, or hazelnut flavour, or extra chocolate). Being a night owl, I have a very hard time entering awakeness mode, and adding a little bit of coffein helps tons. 39) My little treat I often get is Capri Sun. I think it's bc mom refused to buy it when we were little, so now, just like Fruchtzwerge, it has this aura of rebellion and special occassion. 43) Due to my daily 3+h commute each workday I get a lot of reading done, but the last one I finished was especially good: Sarggeschichten ("casket stories") by a German funeral director and a grief counsellor. It's a little like my favourite youtube channel AskAMortician, but with more focus on how to deal with a loss on a practical and psychological level on top of the "what happens with a body". While reading, I felt like I was getting the best possible preparation for one day having to deal with the death of a loved one again. It won't ever be easy, but I genuinely feel more empowered to make helpful and informed choices now. On top of that they really make sure to be inclusive in their advice and anecdotes: there's mention of poly relationships, an extra chapter about/for trans people, inclusive language throughout, additional advice for especially difficult losses like miscarriages or suicides... Just. 10/10 and a definite recommendation 48) apart from SLIDES EVERYWHERE, I'd want extensive cat furniture on the walls. Platforms and cat trees and bridges and tunnels! Let them go hogwild! 56) It used to be toast Hawaii, but alas I havent found a good substitute for ham yet:/// So now it's probably pizza baguette made with prebaked baguette, canned tuna in sauce and sliced cheese. All I have to do is half the bread, spread the tuna sauce stuff, add cheese and bake for 15 minutes.👍 64) like three weeks ago during my lunch break to get 2 kg of dried worms for the chickens 66) A wild mix: I start early bc I actually enjoy doing the taxes for me and the Mosswife. I'll get it 95% done in one go and leave the details that need further thought. Then I'll procrastinate on that for weeks until I've forgotten everything I planned to look into, so at that point it would be a whole lo of work to get into it again. Which is why I ignore the task for more weeks. At some point I have to admit that I probably won't do it properly anymore bc it's been too long and I'd basically be equivalent of having to start all over again. From there I need a little while to come to terms with this fact. And THEN, when it's really about time to hand it in, I just do it, 95% finished. So far that worked well for me XD Thank you for sending asks, that was fun! Luckily my sickness mostly consists of feeling like I'm filled with lead all over, without any additional ailments.

[is-the-owl-video-cute]

Since everyone is sending you stuff tonight I might as well vent a little, and maybe ask for advice. I have a cat and live with a roommate who also has a cat. My cat is sweet but uper skittish and basically hides 20 hours of the day, and only comes out for food or water or (rarely) cuddles with me. My roommate's cat has single kitten syndrome and is a nightmare. She poops and pees on the floor, scratches up all the furniture, turns the food and water bowls over 10+ times a day, and plays roughly. Like really, REALLY roughly. Draws blood, leaves puncture wounds roughly. And sees any attempt to shoo her away or run away from her as you playing back. Pulling away doesn't help. Making loud noises don't help. Pushing her or bopping her doesn't help. Spraying water doesn't help. Distracting her with toys doesn't help. If she wants to attack you she will. Not. Stop.

And still, all this I could tolerate if it were just me. But she attacks my cat too. And my poor sweet boy who's afraid of his own shadow now won't even come out to eat or drink or use the litter box. He's hiding in a corner, in his own filth, because she'll sit and watch him for hours on end and attack him if he comes out from under my dresser. And last time I managed to coax him out I noticed he's lost a lot of weight, AND he's got cauliflower ear really badly.

I tried talking to my roommate and asked her if we can't rehome the cat could she at least keep her in her room? So she stops attacking me and my cat? And she said that's not fair, because her cat was here first and it would be cruel to not let her roam every room in her home. I don't have anywhere else to go right now, and I can't afford to move out, and my local vet said it would be a $600 surgery to treat my boy's ear, which I also can't afford. They said it would get better on it's own eventually, but that was almost 2 weeks ago and it's only getting worse. I really, really don't know what to do :(

I’m not qualified to give you an answer on this sadly as I am not a cat behavioralist.

I would see if your roommate wouldn’t mind at least letting your cat stay closed inside your room in the meantime at least, and keep food and water around the house as opposed to just one location. Same with litter boxes and you should have at least three. It seems like a territorial dispute from what you’re describing but again I can’t really analyze through tumblr.

If your roommate refuses to rehome the problem cat however and you can’t move out any time soon, my best long term advice is unfortunately to seek out a new home for your cat. It isn’t ideal, but if the situation doesn’t improve it isn’t fair to make him stay there.

[envihellbender]

Backrooms fatty

Characters: u/urbexmallrat (OC), unnamed monstrosity

Content: fat monster, creepypasta thinly veiled fetish, impossibly big

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r/FindingTheBackrooms posted by u/urbexmallrat 21 hours ago

Anyone seen this monster in the Backrooms?

Hey guys,

I was recommended this subreddit by r/urbexuk after no one there could help me. I thought The Backrooms was just a dumb creepypasta but honestly it’s the best explanation for what I stumbled upon. Bit of background, I’m a photographer, I’ve had pictures published in National Geographic so I’m the real deal. Outside of this occurrence I’m just a normal guy with a camera, I’m really into urbex and working on a book right now. There’s a shopping centre near me that I went to as a kid in the early 90s. I’m from a small town just off the motorway and the building used to be this huge busy place a couple of miles away. There was an arcade, cinema, all that stuff. It was really, really huge. It’s so weird to me that it was abandoned and honestly, it’s terrifying and fascinating to me that this place is completely deserted and being taken over by nature when I went there every weekend until I was 12.

Just to set the scene, here’s some pics of the place. Maybe it’ll be familiar to someone and you can explain away what I’ve seen. Hell, I’d love it if someone could do that.

The first photograph is of the entrance of a shopping mall, the windows have been smashed or bordered up, and the tiles on the floor have weeds and dead grass growing through the cracks. The walls have ivy and half dead trees clinging to them, and beneath that is a Starbucks that has had all of its furniture removed and strange symbols spray painted on the walls and floor inside of it. There’s a giant fountain in the middle of the entrance walkway, the water inside it is murky and covered in a strange slime. The second is of the entrance to an arcade. The machines are covered in a thick layer of dust and there are forgotten toys in a crane machine. There’s some strange orange teddy bears that are filled with stuffing in odd selections that have lumps in them. Their eyes are tears in their fabric, they look like a strange cross between a rabbit and a goat. The third photograph is taken from an above walkway showing the floor beneath, there are some abandoned shops and an outdoor coffee shop that has a couple of feral cats sitting by a dormant and decrepit coffee machine.

See? It’s called the Silver Bells Shopping Centre. I’d be interested to hear from anyone else who remembers it because none of my childhood friends or family remember it. So weird. I still have a Garfield Teddy from the crane machine at that arcade, it sits on my shelf. Here it is:

The photo shows a strangely shaped stuffed animal, one of the orange toys from the previous picture.

Anyway, I was using the opportunity to go find parts of the place we don’t usually see. I intended to go see some back storage rooms then go to the cellar. I guess I found that… anyway, I went to the food court which was kept on the lowest level and found a McDonalds. I hopped over the counter and slipped down the back. There was a lot of rats living in the now empty deep fat fryers but I figured live and let live. Weirdly I don’t remember having left the kitchen, but I must have done. I walked forwards, expecting to reach a door to take me out to some storage place. Instead I was walking for a good five minutes without going through anything and when I turned round the McDonalds was gone and there was just that terrifying yellow painted brick wall. I took some photos:

The first photo showed a family of rats living in the deep fat fryer, five were staring at the phone with bright red eyes. The second shows a blurry wall with light yellow bricks. The third, forth, and fifth all show different parts of the corridor, they all look essentially the same - yellow bricks, which stone floor, and nothing else distinctive.

So I had no idea how I ended up there but honestly I was mostly just assuming I was lost and took photos to help find my way back. I was wandering around these corridors for a long, long, loooooong time. My phone alarms kept going off - I have one at 2.30pm, one at 5:10pm, and one of 7:30pm so that’s how I knew time was moving even if my mobile clock hadn’t moved (yeah I know, how were my alarms going off if the time on my phone wasn’t moving, no idea!) After the last alarm I finally saw a door, and was over the fucking moon, so happy I got scared of going through it. Kind wish I hadn’t. Well. I guess doing that meant whatever weird monster I saw could guide me out, after it took what it liked from me. I can’t explain what I saw, or how I got out. And it doesn’t matter. I don’t care, I just wanna know what the fuck happened to me and what the fuck did I see. Here’s the monster I saw, doesn’t seem to match any monsters you guys have on file so I’m hoping that I missed something. Not sure how I feel about being the one who found out about a new species …

These sets of photos are much worse quality than the other pictures, and it’s not entirely clear what they are. The first shows a strange pile of flesh, a bright light - perhaps the camera flash - reflects against it. If you focus you can see that there’s a smattering of black hair over it, and angry purple marks where the skin has stretched obscenely. At first it simply looks like a closeup, but the photographer’s shadow shows that the navel or the occupant is significantly bigger than the owner of the flab. The second shows the adipose from a different angle, there’s one gigantic hill of fat, there’s another on top of it, and one more. This looks more human, but the way the light flashes and reflects on something on the otherwise of the wall shows that the height of the photographer is half that of the lower most fat roll. The third is an eye, a milky brown iris with bloodshot whites, that is crushed between a bloated cheek and sagging forehead, causing it to be a pinprick. The final photo shows the photographers digits held up against two enormous bloated brown lips, showing that just one of the slug like features is larger than the camera man’s entire hand.

So yeah. That’s the monster I found. If I had to estimate the size… well, it was significantly taller than me and I had to climb on it to get most of the photos. I’m six foot three, and I barely came up to its navel. I’ve seen elephants, whales, and stuff but none of them came close to it. Honestly if I didn’t know any better I’d say the creature was as big as I predicted the shopping mall was. Does this mean anything? Anyone see anything similar?

Update 1: please can every ignore my teddy and focus on the actual post lol

Update 2: I don’t know everyone’s focusing on my teddy but it’s Garfield lol don’t any of you remember Garfield?

Update 3: ignoring every question about my teddy now lol but thanks for everyone who asked me about the monster. Seems this isn’t a common experience but u/roadkillnapster pointed out that without a decent photo that shows more of the overall shape, it’s possible it’s a known monster that’s gotten really fat. Seems possible to me. Any fleshy monsters that could be similar?

Update 4: wow I wasn’t expecting so much conversation off my post, lotta people want to see it and have asked if I could show more videos and photos. I mean I don’t know but I’ll see if I can set up a livestream, so glad a lot of you wanna get to the bottom of this too!

Update 5: and thanks for freaking me out about my Garfield teddy, the wool is doing this weird expanding thing so it’s doubled in size and now I’m all scared it’s haunted lol

[thoughtportal]

Simple Homemade Skunk Cleaning Recipe

If the putrid aroma of skunk spray has infiltrated your home, you might wonder if it will ever really go away. Luckily, you don't need an expensive, store-bought product to save the day. You might already have the ingredients you need. By combining the oxygen power of peroxide with odor-neutralizing baking soda, there is a good chance you can get rid of the smell. Try this easy DIY spray to get the skunk smell out of your house.

Supplies

For a tried-and-true odor-fighting concoction, you'll need:

Baking soda

3% hydrogen peroxide

Dawn dish soap (if you don't have Dawn on hand others will work, but Dawn is usually the best)

Spray bottle and bucket

Directions

In a large bucket, mix the following ingredients:

1 quart of peroxide

4 tablespoons of baking soda

a few squirts of Dawn

Add the mixture to a spray bottle

Spray affected areas and surfaces in your home and rinse as needed, blotting with a cloth afterward.

Note: Since this mixture can become unstable, you'll want to use it right away.

This deodorizer can be used for cleaning your furniture and floors, and it's also safe for your dog and your cat. Try this mix for other surfaces not mentioned in the above directions for specific items or areas of your home or yard.

[theglitchywriterboi]

PSPSPSPS CAT OWNERS HELP

Cat owners who've dealt w/ flea infestations what's the best spray/products [shampoo & shit] you've used ???

Both for directly putting on your cat AND for the furniture & shit ???

Also, any advice on applying it to cat & around the house ? [Like order, how to do it, etc]

My cats have fleas [obviously-] 🙃🙃🙃

It's been years since they've had them so I don't really know the best way to get rid of them-

[pestcontrollocal]

Different Types of Pest Control

Pests can be a real nuisance, and it’s important to take the necessary steps to keep them at bay. Fortunately, there are many different types of control methods that you can use to protect your home and your garden.

Prevention

Preventative pest control focuses on preventing the pest from entering your property in the first place. This includes sealing cracks and crevices in your walls, floors, and windows to prevent pests from getting inside. It also involves removing food sources, such as pet feces and bird droppings.

This is often done with a combination of chemical, biological, and mechanical control techniques. If you do not have the time or resources to complete all of these tasks, it is a good idea to hire a professional to help you out with your pest control needs.

Biological controls are natural agents that kill or displace pests and their offspring without harming other organisms. These include insect predators and pathogens, such as bacteria that control certain caterpillars. Check out this website at http://www.ehow.com/how_5082517_license-pest-control-company.html for more info about pest control.

These methods have been used for centuries to control pests in areas such as China, Africa, and Southeast Asia. They can also be adapted to your local environment.

They can be very effective, but they should only be used when necessary and in accordance with label instructions. This means reading the labels carefully to be sure that the product you are using is safe for your pets and children, and will not damage or displace other species of wildlife or plants.

For example, you should never use a chemical spray containing copper that is toxic to birds in your yard or near an aquatic ecosystem. You should also avoid spraying your house with a pesticide that has high toxicity to fish and small invertebrates such as water fleas and waterbugs.

You should always keep food and other items in a well-sealed container or box to reduce the chances of pests coming in contact with them. The same goes for your clothing and linens.

The most common pests in your home or garden are insects and rodents, but other creatures can also be a problem. Insects can carry diseases and parasites that can be transferred to your family members, while rodents can damage your home and furniture.

Biological Pest Control Raleigh NC can be quite expensive, so it is not an option for most people. You can try to control your pests naturally by using predators such as birds, cats, and dogs that feed on pests.

Another way is to cultivate nematodes that can kill and control pests in your home or garden. Nematodes are predators that eat all kinds of pests and can be cultivated in a medium such as potting soil or compost.

Biological Pest Control Raleigh are usually not 100% effective, so it’s best to combine them with other methods of pest control. For instance, you can use a chemical spray to protect your garden, and then supplement it with a bacterial treatment to control the pests that are already present. The goal is to reduce the pest population to a point where it is no longer a serious threat.

[autumnalwalker]

Find the Words tag

Thank you for the tag, @dogmomwrites.

My words were assure, argue, previous, & halfway.

Passing the tag to @talesofsorrowandofruin, @void-botanist, @theimperiumchronicles, @writernopal, and the usual open tag for anyone else who may wish to participate.

Your words shall be harmless, literally, breakfast, & entrance.

Assure: The Archivist's Journal, Day 25

I broke the silence once again by telling her my name.  She told me hers in return.  Maiko, as I noted at the start of this entry.

I told her that next mist night I’d be sure to leave the door unlocked for her and that she was welcome to come inside when it rains instead of just sitting out on the porch.

She told me that she’d been doing this since she found the empty house last rainy season but had been afraid to since realizing someone else had moved in.

I assured her that I was harmless.  Half tripping over my own chair on my way to the sink as punctuation to this statement was only mostly intentional.

Argue: Empty Names - 4 - Prince In Gold

His friend smiles and shakes her head in long-suffering exasperation.  “I can’t argue with that now, can I?”

“I literally won’t let you.”

“Oh rea-”

“Nuh-nuh-nuh,” Sullivan cuts her off, “I said ‘literally’ and I meant it.”

This gets a chuckle out of her.  It’s been too long since Sullivan’s heard that sound.  A sound of old times.  Perhaps the past few years apart for them both to cool down truly was for the best.

“Fine, you win this round you, old rogue,” she says.

“I always do.”

“Only because you cheat.”

“And I say again, touché."

Previous: The Archivist's Journal, Day 95

They were both up before I was this morning.  What was left of the morning anyway by that time.  They seemed to be getting along well enough.  They’d already had breakfast (with promises to pay me back for it) and Maiko had helped herself to a bath.

Lin talked a bit about how strange it was to be back here.  All the same furnishings and decorations in mostly the same places as when the old archivist was living here.  I admitted that I really hadn’t done much to make it my own.  It all seemed good enough so it just didn’t seem worth the effort to go around changing things.  Even the minor rearrangement of furniture was due to the nature sprite messing with me and me trying to put things I hadn’t paid much attention to back from memory.

I asked if she found that strange familiarity offputting and she insisted it was fine.  Still, maybe I should redecorate so that I’m not just living in the shadow of the house’s previous occupant so much.

When I asked if Lin needed to be getting back to the Village and what the note she’d left her parents said, she shrugged it off.  Said she wasn’t in a hurry to get back and that it didn’t matter what the note said because they probably wouldn’t believe it anyway and would assume she was out meeting with some man.  With a laugh she added that’d probably be a relief for them if it was true.

With a glance at the towel-wrapped Maiko coming out of the bath I said it wouldn’t be too far off the mark, and was rewarded with Lin spraying the tea she’d been drinking across the table.  An insult and apology followed in the same breath once she finished coughing.

Maiko asked if everything was alright over there.  Eager to change the topic, Lin quickly insisted everything was great and asked if Maiko wanted to talk about what all she found on that island.

Halfway: Empty Names - 7 - Gathered Here Today

The entrance foyer is dominated by a grand staircase leading to the upper levels whose balconies wrap back around to look down on the visitors.  Above the landing where the staircase splits and turns halfway to the next floor hangs a portrait of a woman in a blue dress of a style as antique as the house’s.  Her smile at the viewer is playful.  Playful in the same way that a cat is playful with a mouse.  Several closed doors line the walls on either side between the entrance and the staircase, although those seem a background detail compared to the small pile of black crates and out of place chairs in the center of the hall.

[oviedobarksuds]

Effective Flea and Tick Treatment for Your Pets in Oviedo

Pets, especially dogs and cats, bring joy and companionship into our lives. However, with pet ownership comes the responsibility of ensuring their health and well-being. One of the most common concerns pet owners face is flea and tick infestations. These pests not only cause discomfort to your pets but can also lead to more serious health issues. In Oviedo, as in many other places, fleas and ticks are a persistent problem, making it crucial to stay proactive with treatment.

Understanding Fleas and Ticks

Flea And Tick Treatment Oviedo are external parasites that thrive in warm environments, making areas like Oviedo an ideal habitat. Fleas are tiny, wingless insects that feed on the blood of their hosts, while ticks are arachnids that latch onto the skin to suck blood. Both pests are capable of transmitting various diseases to pets, including Lyme disease, tapeworms, and flea allergy dermatitis.

Ticks are particularly concerning because they are often carriers of bacteria and viruses that can cause serious health issues not only for pets but also for humans. Lyme disease, an illness spread by ticks, can cause symptoms like lameness, fever, and lethargy. Fleas, on the other hand, reproduce quickly and can create large infestations, leading to itching, hair loss, and more severe skin infections.

Signs of Flea and Tick Infestation

It’s important to recognize the signs of flea and tick infestations early to prevent further complications. Some common symptoms that may indicate your pet has fleas or ticks include:

Excessive scratching or biting: Pets will often scratch, bite, or lick at areas of their body where fleas or ticks are present.

Hair loss: Prolonged infestations can cause hair loss, particularly around the base of the tail or the neck area.

Red or inflamed skin: Fleas cause itching, which leads to skin irritation and sometimes infection.

Visible fleas or ticks: Fleas are often seen as tiny dark specks on your pet’s fur, while ticks appear as small, round lumps attached to the skin.

Restlessness or agitation: Pets may become more restless or anxious due to the discomfort caused by the parasites.

If you notice any of these signs, it’s important to seek treatment promptly to prevent more severe problems from developing.

Preventing Fleas and Ticks

Prevention is the best strategy when it comes to fleas and ticks. There are several measures you can take to keep these pests at bay:

Regular grooming: Brushing your pet’s fur regularly helps remove any fleas or ticks that may be present. Use a flea comb for more effective removal.

Maintaining a clean environment: Fleas can lay eggs in carpets, bedding, and furniture. Vacuum your home frequently and wash your pet’s bedding regularly in hot water.

Landscaping: Ticks tend to live in tall grasses, shrubs, and wooded areas. Keep your yard well-maintained by mowing the lawn and trimming bushes to reduce tick habitats.

Avoid high-risk areas: When walking your dog, avoid areas where fleas and ticks are more likely to be found, such as wooded areas or places with tall grass.

Natural Remedies for Flea and Tick Control

While chemical treatments are often effective in treating flea and tick problems, many pet owners prefer natural alternatives. There are a variety of methods you can try, including herbal treatments, essential oils, and other home remedies. Here are a few popular options:

Cedarwood: This natural oil is known to repel fleas and ticks. You can add a few drops to your pet’s collar or mix it with water to make a spray.

Apple cider vinegar: A diluted solution of apple cider vinegar can be sprayed on your pet’s coat to help deter fleas and ticks. It also helps balance the pH of the skin, making it less attractive to pests.

Lemon: Lemon has natural flea-repellent properties. You can make a flea spray by boiling lemon slices in water and then using the cooled solution to spray on your pet’s fur.

Diatomaceous earth: This natural substance can be sprinkled in areas where fleas and ticks are common, such as your pet’s bedding or the carpet. It works by dehydrating the pests.

Although these remedies can provide some relief, they are not always as effective as other treatments. If you live in an area with a heavy infestation of fleas or ticks, it may be necessary to combine natural treatments with professional solutions.

Professional Flea and Tick Treatment

In cases of heavy infestation, or when natural remedies aren’t enough, professional treatments are the most reliable option. There are various veterinary treatments available that can help eliminate fleas and ticks. These include:

Topical treatments: These are applied directly to your pet’s skin and provide protection for several weeks. They work by killing fleas and ticks on contact.

Oral medications: These medications are taken by mouth and are highly effective in killing fleas and ticks. They often come in the form of chewable tablets and can offer longer-lasting protection.

Flea collars: Specialized flea collars contain chemicals that are slowly released over time to kill fleas and ticks. They provide continuous protection for several months.

Injectable treatments: These are typically administered by a veterinarian and can offer long-term protection from fleas and ticks.

These treatments are usually safe and effective, but it’s important to consult your veterinarian before starting any new treatment plan for your pet. A vet will be able to recommend the best course of action based on your pet’s health and the severity of the infestation.

The Importance of Regular Check-ups

Even with prevention and treatment, it’s essential to keep up with regular vet visits. Your veterinarian will be able to check for any signs of flea or tick infestations, as well as address any health issues that may arise due to these pests. Additionally, your vet can help you create a comprehensive plan to protect your pet from fleas and ticks year-round.

Fleas and ticks are a persistent problem for pet owners in Oviedo, but with the right prevention and treatment methods, they don’t have to be a constant worry. Regular grooming, cleaning your home, and using natural or professional treatments can help keep your pets comfortable and healthy. Remember, staying proactive with flea and tick prevention is key to ensuring your pet’s well-being, so always consult your veterinarian for the best course of action.

By taking the necessary steps to prevent and treat fleas and ticks, you can provide your pet with a long, healthy, and pest-free life.

[petservoaus]

Black Friday Sale Live: Buy M-Pets Products at Pet Servo.

It’s finally here — the Black Friday Sale Live at PetServo, where all M-Pets products are available for a limited time! M-Pets is renowned for its high-quality, durable, affordable pet care products. Whether you want to upgrade your pet’s toys, streamline their grooming routine, or enhance their everyday essentials, this sale is the perfect opportunity to score big. Now, you can pamper your pets and keep them happy without overspending. Let’s dive into some of the best deals and must-have M-Pets products!

Why M-Pets? Quality Meets Affordability

M-Pets has earned a strong reputation in the pet industry for designing products that combine style, functionality, and durability at competitive prices. Their range of items caters to all pets — whether you have a dog, cat, or small animal, you can find exactly what you need.

Each product is created with the pet and the owner in mind, focusing on usability, longevity, and enhancing the pet’s quality of life. From chew-proof dog toys to soft and cozy cat beds, M-Pets excels at meeting the real-world needs of pet owners.

Products included in the Black Friday Sale are live at Petservo!

Here’s a list of the amazing M-Pets products you can grab during this exclusive sale at PetServo:

Birds

Cages and Aviaries: Create a safe and comfortable space for your birds with M-Pets’ well-designed aviaries, perfect for both indoor and outdoor use.

Cats

Beds: Treat your cat to a cozy, luxurious bed they’ll love to curl up in after a day of play.

Carriers & Travel Supplies: Make travelling stress-free for your feline friends with spacious and comfortable carriers.

Collars & Harnesses: Durable and stylish, M-Pets collars and harnesses keep your cat safe and secure on all your adventures.

Feeders & Bowls: Non-slip, easy-to-clean bowls ensure your cat’s feeding time is mess-free and hygienic.

Food: Keep your cat nourished with premium cat food that supports their health and vitality.

Grooming & Hygiene: Make grooming easier with gentle and effective M-Pets grooming tools that ensure your cat’s coat stays soft and shiny.

Litter & Litter Boxes: Maintain a clean and odour-free environment with efficient litter boxes and high-quality cat litter.

Scratching Posts & Scratchers: Give your cat a dedicated spot to scratch and play, protecting your furniture in the process.

Toys: Keep your cat active and engaged with M-Pets toys designed for endless fun and stimulation.

Dogs

Accessories: From harnesses to poo bags, M-Pets has all the essential dog accessories you need for daily walks and adventures.

Beds: Comfortable and durable beds that give your dog a cozy place to rest after an active day.

Bowls & Feeders: Non-slip feeding bowls are designed for both convenience and cleanliness during your dog’s mealtime.

Coats & Jackets: Stylish and functional, these coats keep your dog warm during colder months.

Flea, Tick, and Worm Treatments: Keep your dog protected from pests with safe and effective flea, tick, and worm treatments.

Food & Supplements: Nourish your dog with high-quality food and supplements designed to keep them healthy and energetic.

Grooming Kits & Clippers: Make grooming at home easy with ergonomic tools that are gentle on your pet’s skin and fur.

Harnesses & Collars: Ensure your dog’s safety and comfort with durable and adjustable harnesses and collars.

Kennels, Crates & Cages: Give your dog a secure and cozy space with M-Pets’ range of crates and kennels.

Leashes & Leads: Strong and comfortable leashes for enjoyable and safe walks.

Poo Bags & Sprays: Convenient and eco-friendly poo bags and sprays for a cleaner outdoor experience.

Toys: Keep your dog entertained for hours with chew-resistant, engaging toys.

Training: Make dog training simple with M-Pets’ effective training aids and tools.

Small Pets

Accessories: M-Pets offers a variety of accessories designed to enhance your small pet’s living environment.

Pet Enclosures & Gates: Safe and spacious enclosures to keep your small pets secure and happy.

Why Choose M-Pets Products?

M-Pets products are built with both quality and practicality in mind. They focus on providing pet owners with solutions that are durable, safe, and affordable. Compared to other brands, M-Pets excels in combining affordability with high-end features like chew-proof materials, ergonomic designs, and eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Pet owners consistently praise M-Pets for delivering long-lasting products that solve everyday challenges, such as keeping pets entertained, comfortable, and well-groomed.

M-Pets addresses common pet care pain points — whether it’s preventing messes during meals, protecting your pet from fleas, or finding the perfect harness that doesn’t tug. Their innovative designs make pet care easy, ensuring your furry friend always feels their best.

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10 Best Tips to Protect Furniture from Cats

Cats are wonderful companions, but let’s face it—keeping your furniture safe from their claws can feel like an uphill battle. From couches to chairs, their innate desire to scratch can leave marks on your beloved pieces. But don’t worry! With the right tips and tricks, you can protect furniture from cats.

Why Do Cats Scratch Furniture?

Cats scratch for several reasons. It’s a natural behavior that helps them:

Sharpen their claws

Stretch their bodies

Mark their territory

Here are 10 best tips to protect furniture from cats:

1. Provide a Scratching Post

Cats scratch to mark territory and keep their claws healthy. Offering a durable scratching post or board gives them an alternative to your furniture. Place it near their favorite scratching spots.

2. Use Furniture Protectors

Protective covers like plastic shields, slipcovers, or adhesive tapes (such as double-sided sticky tape) deter cats from scratching surfaces like sofas or tables.

3. Trim Your Cat’s Claws

Regularly trimming your cat’s claws reduces the damage they can cause. Use a cat-specific nail trimmer, and if you’re unsure, consult a vet or groomer for guidance.

4. Apply Cat-Deterrent Spray

Special sprays made from safe, natural ingredients can deter cats from certain areas. The scents, while harmless to pets, are unappealing to cats.

5. Use Cat Repellent Mats

Install deterrent mats with textures cats dislike, such as rubber mats or plastic runners with upturned nubs. These make the area less comfortable for your feline friend.

6. Offer Cat Furniture

Provide your cat with their own space, like a cat tree or a cozy perch. Cats love having a personal area where they can lounge, scratch, and play.

7. Cover Furniture with Washable Blankets

If your cat loves sleeping on furniture, protect it with washable throws or blankets. These can be easily cleaned to remove fur and dander.

8. Distract with Toys

Keep your cat engaged with interactive toys to reduce their tendency to scratch furniture out of boredom. Rotating toys weekly keeps them interested.

9. Block Access to Vulnerable Areas

Use barriers to limit your cat’s access to specific furniture pieces. Fold chairs, close doors, or rearrange items to create off-limits zones.

10. Train with Positive Reinforcement

Gently train your cat to avoid furniture by rewarding them when they use designated items like scratching posts or cat furniture. Avoid punishment, as it can cause stress or confusion.

Conclusion

By understanding your cat’s behavior and implementing these protective measures, you can safeguard your furniture without compromising your cat’s happiness. Remember, a happy cat means a harmonious home!

FAQs

1. How can I stop my cat from scratching the couch?

Invest in scratching posts, use deterrents like double-sided tape, and provide alternatives for scratching.

2. What materials are best for cat-proof furniture?

Microfiber, leather, and scratch-resistant fabrics are excellent choices.

3. Are scratching posts enough to prevent furniture damage?

While scratching posts help significantly, combining them with training and deterrents ensures better results.

4. How do I train my cat to use a scratching post?

Place the post in a favorite scratching area, reward your cat when they use it, and sprinkle it with catnip if needed.

5. Can furniture sprays harm my cat?

Always choose pet-safe sprays made specifically for deterring cats. Check labels for safety information.