#Cat Peeing To Mark Territory

[ariadne-mouse]

Everyone remembers Caleb making Frumpkin drink milk but I'd forgotten he also has Frumpkin pee on his shoulders before trying to handle the moorbounders for the first time

[clairvoyantly-yours]

me: *feeds stray cat outside my house*

cat: *rewards me by pissing on my front door*

IM SO DISGUSTED I WAS EATING WHEN I HAD TO WITNESS THAT

[hitherrocket]

Giving the cat who pooped in my room one last chance to be in it. He can’t poop in my room or pick a fight with my cat if he wants to continue to have permission to be in my room. They are currently playing together but I’m keeping an eye on him.

[bunnis-monsters]

Legend of the Drider(Pt2)

Male!Drider x Fem!Reader

Kofi Request

Pt 1

summary: the aftermath of mating with the drider of myth

wk: 800+ words

Life with your drider lover was surprisingly… fulfilling,

After successfully being able to carry his clutch of eggs, he was happier than ever with you. Since mating with you, he had been treating you like a princess.

No… a queen.

Although he had already mated with you, the creature was a traditional man, going about the courting process one normally would in his culture.

The first thing he did was find an abandoned cabin. You needed somewhere safe and comfortable to live, especially as the fall started to change into the unforgiving winter. Being high up in the mountains meant it was rough, and he wanted his mate to be warm and happy while carrying his clutch.

The cabin wasn’t anything special, and you’d have to do some renovations before it would be livable. Thankfully your mate had collected many trinkets, coins, and random wallets containing large sums of money. It was a courting present to you, and it all went to repairing the cabin.

Once it was livable, he was determined to keep you under him and warm at all times. He was almost like a cat, trying to lay in your lap and rub his scent on you.

“Heavy…” you whimpered, causing him to slowly skitter back a bit. He lowered himself, sitting on the ground so his torso was level with you on the couch.

“Better?”

You nodded, kissing his cheek.

Sex was a common occurrence, and he had the strange urge to tie you up and stuff you full of more eggs. He knew you were already carrying his clutch, but the scent of your pregnancy hormones made him go wild.

Feeling his fangs press against your neck, you let out a soft mewl. He loved giving you a low dose of his aphrodisiac venom to make you squirm while he pushed his cock into you.

His hands stayed on your belly, rubbing gently while he kissed the bite marks he had left on your neck, lapping up the little pinpricks of blood.

“Such a sweet thing… how I adore you.”

He was soft and sweet with you, always making sure your pregnancy cravings were taken care of and you felt loved. His heart swelled with pride to see you so content and well taken care of, proving that he was a good mate and providing you with everything you needed.

It was easy to take your college classes online, and even though your lover got a bit sulky when you said you eventually wanted to follow your dreams and become a photographer, he did everything in his power to make it happen.

While your babies grew in your belly, your lover began producing tons of spider silk. He confessed that he learned to knit from one of the females, and started making little sweaters for all of your babies.

Some baby driders came out fully independent, which made you sad to think about. You had severe pregnancy hormones and you wanted to mother some baby spiders damn it!

He reassured you that his species required motherly care, and that because he had mated a human, the babies would be more human-like.

The cabin became less like a place to live in and more of a home. Your lover hunted at night, and slept through most of the day. He was such a clingy thing, curling with you and whining if you got up to pee at night. He hated being away from you for even a second… especially as his paternal instincts started kicking in.

Recently he had been aggressive towards any other creature that dared to come near the cabin, and started building a nest out of his silk webs so you’d have somewhere comfortable to give birth.

As your due date drew nearer, he grew more possessive and territorial, making sure to scent and mark you. It wasn’t often that you had any time for yourself, he was inconsolable when you experienced even the slightest pain.

“I don’t want you to be in pain, love. I’m so sorry, I know it’ll hurt to give birth… I wish I could make it all go away.”

He was with you for the whole process, his hand in yours as you gave birth to 3 healthy drider babies. They were small, with the cutest little spider legs and chubby cheeks. Each fussed and cried as they entered the world, already seeking comfort from you, their mother.

From that moment on, everything seemed to click into place. Your little ones nursed as you teared up a bit. You had brought these little ones into the world, and your lover couldn’t be more happy with it.

“Do you think I’ll be a good mother?”

Your question was met with a chuckle. Your love leaned down to nuzzle against you, his eyes half lidded with contentment.

“I don’t think so, I know you will.”

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[gatorbites-imagines]

I definitely think he would 100% jump and knot, maybe only pissing when he’s knotted deep inside that way his scent soaks into your core other wise he’ll just Sven all over and leave hickeys and bite marks everywhere. I also think 70% of the time he’s a sub top cause he likes to fuck you but is also very much overwhelmed by the pleasure, love, and care he gets from sex with reader. I think he may not nest on his own but as soon as cat or mark does he’s cuddling up with cat boy mark due to the amount of you scent all over it and knowing what’s it’s like to be a hybrid like cat boy mark, maybe some dog/wolf boy mark and catboy mark stuff? Say they both go into their rut/heat while you are gone or out and so they use each other as stand in’s for the reader until he gets back. Dog boy mark would definitely be like another super lovey and involved parent if cat boy mark gives birth due to the babies having quite a bit of reader in them

Wolf Hybrid Mark Grayson 

I like to think Mark is a wolf hybrid, and Nolan is something like a Epicyon haydeni or Dire wolf or something. So thats what ill be going off. 

I agree with everything you have written. Wolf hybrid Mark would be more giddy and energetic than the others, hes audibly panting on the regular, with his wolf ears and tail summoned more than tiger hybrid mark has his. 

Wolf hybrid Mark would be embarrassed about his need to scent stuff and his territory. Reader counts under that territory, and Wolf hybrid Mark self isolates for a bit when he keeps wanting to piss on things, reader included.  

Would try to suppress this wants by humping stuff instead, whining and growling to himself as he just spills all over the readers work clothes or bed. Mark ends up fumbling to clean it all up, tail tucked between his legs in shame. 

He would be far from the only mark who would mark the reader up, so its hard to tell apart which mark left which hickey, but boy does wolf hybrid makr bite, lick and chew.  

One of the few marks that tops for the most part, but he doesnt just top reader, he also tops other Marks, especially tiger hybrid Mark. The two can be caught humping like animals inside tiger marks nest inside the closet. The scent can get pretty damn strong sometimes. 

one of the biggest Marks too, you know where. you would think he has three legs sometimes. at least he doesnt let it get to his head and give him an ego.

Ends up knotting other Marks in some kinda power display, like sinister Mark or 20/20 Mark. I feel like he spends the worst parts of his rut with other Marks because he tends to lose control. Or the other marks are there to hold him back so he doesnt accidentally maul the reader or knot him before hes ready. 

He always ends up being extremely apologetic cuz he does too hard, and acts “too nasty” in his own words. Aka, peeing on stuff, inside stuff... rubbing his spend into whatever or whoever. 

Wolf hybrid Mark is a good boy, he just gets too excited sometimes. When hes not rutting and reader isnt smelling like smex on legs, then hes fine and like all the other Marks. So, at least theres that. 

[awakentrashpanda]

Dogday headcanons because he’s adorable

☀️Total klutz, this puppy cannot walk 2 feet without, tripping over something on the ground, tripping over his own feet, bumping into some thing, or walking face first into something

☀️Anytime he gets startled he is a yippy little pupper, everybody else will be trying to calm him down, partially because they care about him, and partially because they’re desperate to get the barking to stop, Catnap is usually the best at calming him down 

☀️Sniffs new people

☀️Gives all of his friends, especially Catnap, tons of physical affection both because he loves physical affection and also to get his scent on them… Especially Catnap 

☀️Keeping up with the dog like behavior, sometimes he’ll pee on objects to mark them as his territory…He has been repeatedly told to stop doing this 

☀️His tail wags when he’s genuinely happy, but it also wags when he’s trying to stay positive, or when he is full of false hope (like we see in the VHS when he was telling the others that the wind storm will eventually pass) he also makes it wag on command in order to keep other people’s spirits up or to prevent others from worrying about him 

☀️Has hoodies of each and every one of his friends, blue elephant hoodie for Bubba, green rabbit hoodie for Hoppy, red bear hoodie for Bobby, you get the idea, his favorite is the purple cat hoodie for obvious reasons 

☀️I envision these characters live in the world of their cartoon show separate from the factory but occasionally their memories have a sort of semi overlap with their irl counterparts, and since they are toys made from children, whenever Dogday comes across any sort of item, like perhaps a stuffed animal or an accessory, that belonged to the child that came to be made into the irl‎ Dogday he will sit down next to it and whine sadly for about an hour…He has no idea why he does this (this is because some dogs are known to be so loyal that they will sit at their owners gravesite long after they’re dead)

☀️If you ever mention walks, ear scritches, belly rubs, or treats when he is within earshot he will immediately get excited

🧡🐶🧡🐶🧡🐶🧡🐶🧡🐶🧡🐶🧡🐶🧡🐶🧡🐶



[hyunsvngs]

okokokok hear me outtttt !!!!!!

kitty hybrid!minlix + plushie humping +pee!??!?

Like :c they'd be so cutieful <3

maybe coming home to the two of them humping their favorite plushies :c and maybeeee tiny dick lixie bc he's so cutieful to me and maybe maybe MAYBE they pee on the plushies

my brain is short circuiting idk plsss lmk your thoughts you big brained sexy genius !

WAAAAAA yeah…. i love minlix AS IT IS bc i think they’re freaking evil and them as NAUGHTY KITTIES????? HELLO. i took some creative liberties with this discussion bc my mind went on a tangent

i briefly discussed puppy hybrid lix a while ago on here and how he’d piss to mark his territory and i think honestly it would be the same if he was a kitty cat too… he knows it’s wrong, he just loves to cause chaos, and if his partner in crime mimo is near him too? he’s roping him in with those sweet faux innocent eyes. we all know minho has a soft spot for his yongbokkie..

annddd tiny dick lixie too… what about him pulling out his little cock to pee all over the plushie just to have minho giggling at him, poking at his cockhead. “that’s cute, yongbok-ah. you really think you can do any damage with that?” felix gets so flustered when minho pulls out his own, big and thick and maybe his ears flatten cause he realises that he just wants it so bad 😵‍💫😵‍💫

maybe minho will agree to be even more disobedient, letting felix suckle on his shaft until he’s ready to mark his territory.. forget about the plushie though, he’s covering a very pleased felix in piss and cum and leaving him there for you to find him LOL

[coochiekrab]

Why do they smell like pee

You know how cats are always marking their territory

[neurotichunter]

How it's going when my dog's in heat:

10% marking her territory (aka peeing every few meters on our walks)

30% WHIMPERING

60% me telling her that THIS ONE will definitely NOT become her baby daddy (including my cat)

[justforbooks]

Signs Your Cat Is Mad at You 😾 😼 🙀

Think your cat is purring because she's happy to see you❓ Not always❗ Cats are the queens of mixed messages—here's how to understand your fickle feline.

Cats can’t speak, but that doesn’t mean they can’t communicate, and they’re always trying to tell you something. Whether they’re happy or sad, in pain, or particularly when they’re a little ticked off, they want you, their favorite human, to know it.

Your cat may make angry cat noises, get jealous, seemingly purposefully knock something over, or pee on your new bedspread. Instead of instantly reacting, play detective. Out-of-character cat behavior may be a sign of cat anxiety, cat depression, or something else.

Your cat needs you to be watching and listening to what it tells you. You have to figure out what the kitty is trying to say—and perhaps kitty is saying it’s angry or upset. A cat’s body language can also hold a number of clues to how it’s feeling.

As for why your cat is angry, chances are it’s afraid, feeling territorial, having a conflict with another cat or a dog, or in pain.

No matter how your cat is feeling, you, as their human, should always respond with love and patience. Also, always remember that scruffing a cat is a big no-no❗ That kitten reflex, called a flexor reflex, disappears as the kittens grow.

✔ She scratches your furniture There’s nothing more infuriating than an angry cat that looks you straight in the eye, extends her claw, and then swipes at your new leather couch. Rather than aggression or anger, this is more likely due to your cat marking her territory. Cats are very territorial. Cats perceive the house and yard as their kingdom, so things like claw marks on furniture and urine spray on walls are simply fresh boundary lines. Using a cat pheromone spray will help calm things down and save your sofa.

✔ She watches you from afar It can be hard to tell if your cat is keeping her distance because she’s upset, or if she’s staying away because, well, she’s a cat and cats are weirdos. But if your furry friend actively avoids you when she’s normally playful or keeps away for longer than usual, it can be a sign she’s mad, scared, or anxious. Angry cats will keep their distance when they get confused by, say, a sudden loud voice, quick movements, or even an unfamiliar smell on your jacket. The solution❓ Let her have her space—she’ll come back when she’s ready.

✔ He growls at you Think it’s just dogs that growl❓ Then you’ve never seen an angry cat or fighting cats. Angry cats can make a wide variety of noises that signal their displeasure, including a throaty growl. If your bestie is vocalizing his feelings, start by giving him his space and then slowly do things that will create a positive relationship, like feeding, playing with toys, grooming, or speaking softly. Learning the truth about these little things that make your pet tick will also help replace growls with purrs.

✔ She gives you “the look” What look❓ If you’re a cat owner, you don’t even have to ask—cats are masters of showing their feelings through their eyes. Cats especially become perturbed when their routine is messed up, like if you’re late feeding them or during daylight savings time. The solution is obvious: Cats will do better on a regular, predictable schedule, so do your best to stick to one.

✔ She avoids her favorite mouse toy Toys can actually be a major source of irritation for a cat. They get bored with the same toys, so it’s important to mix them up or refresh them with catnip. Cats need lots of stimuli because they are natural hunters and love the game of chase and capture. That has to do with their hunting instincts, which is also the reason why cats sleep so much.

✔ He hides under the couch and refuses to come out Hiding is one of the first signs your cat is unhappy or fearful of you or the situation. Resist the urge to try to drag your angry cat out of hiding—it’s a protective reflex, and if you force him to socialize before he’s ready he may become aggressive. A new study also shows that cats like baby talk AKA, your cat may respond to high-pitched voices.

✔ She suddenly gets very fluffy The very stereotype of an “angry cat” is a kitty crouching with an arched back, fluffed out fur, and a bushy tail. This gives the animal the appearance of being bigger and more intimidating—which often backfires with enamored owners. But no matter how cute or funny you find this posture, now is not the time to try and pet her. Give her space or she may swat at you or bite.

✔ His ears look like he’s preparing for takeoff Ears flattened back against the head and slightly sticking out—”like airplane wings”—are a sure indicator your cat is upset. Don’t worry too much but do keep your distance. An all-out attack toward people isn’t terribly common and, when it happens, may actually be a redirected aggression. Your cat cannot address the real reason for their angst (that darn squirrel trespassing in their yard❗), so instead they nail a human hand that tries to pet when kitty is upset.

✔ She poops on your pillow Rare is the cat owner who hasn’t discovered a “present” in a surprising place. Eliminating on your bed is a typical sign of feline separation anxiety. Even though it may appear she’s an angry cat taking out her frustrations on you, in reality, she is using her own scent as a way to cope with her anxiety. That they target the bed is sort of a back-handed compliment, because it smells the most like their beloved—you.

✔ He bites your hand when you pet him Talk about biting the hand that feeds you❗ Has your cat ever begged to be petted and then bit or scratched your hand❓ This is called “petting aggression,” and it’s totally normal (if annoying). This ‘leave me alone’ bite doesn’t mean he’s angry, but that he wants to control the interaction, and the petting that goes on too long overstimulates him.

✔ Her tail is all twitchy One of the first subtle signs that your cat is mad at you is when you see her tail placed low, swishing quickly back and forth, from side to side. Whenever you see the tail twitch, stop whatever it is you’re doing that is upsetting her, give her some space, and back off for a while until she calms down.

✔ He pees on your clean laundry Your cat hasn’t had an accident since he was a kitten, and now all of a sudden he’s peeing all over the house❓ It’s a sure sign he’s distressed. An angry cat most often urinates on soft surfaces like piles of laundry, sofas, or yes, your bed. It’s important to take care of this problem early, before it becomes a habit; talk to your vet if you need help stopping the inappropriate eliminations. Punishing cats for this type of urination is a common mistake cat owners make.

✔ She refuses her favorite meal When a cat is upset she may eat less or even refuse to eat at all. Often this is a reaction to a new or unfamiliar situation, a change in routine, or a big event at home, like the birth of a new baby. Keep a close eye on this one, however, as it can also be a sign of illness. If she won’t eat for more than a day or two, take her to the vet—it’s one of the 11 signs of cat cancer.

✔ He purrs Cats purr because they’re happy, right❓ Not always❗ Purring can also indicate anxiety, fear, or even aggression. If you keep petting a purring cat even after he shows other signs of irritation, you’re asking for a swipe or a nip.

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[cappuccino-bear]

Cats, noses, smelling and how my rewrite uses biology to do interesting things

Aka: here's musk babyyyy

When I started thinking of writing xenofiction I wanted to look at how animals, cats in this case, live the world. The first thing that I though of were senses: how do they differ from us?

Reading Warriors, I noticed the cats would often scent or smell things, but looking into real cats, I would see some misconceptions in how the book handled this whole side of cat life. And just putting it in as it is in real life would be cool... but how could I make it better?

Long story short, I came up with a nifty idea based on how cats' noses work: musk.

To explain it better, and show you why I think I made a pretty useful concept, I'll go through these points:

1- Warrior Cats and scent marking

2- a cat's nose and "hidden nose"

3- "layers" of smelling

4-  musk and blood

Click under the readmore to check this!

1- Warrior Cats and scent marking

Aka the Erins are too cowardly to say that cats piss.

If you have any knowledge about cats, you know that their pee is super smelly and they rub on things leaving their smell anywhere. This is because, in the wild, many animals like cats use "scent markings" to denileate their territory, letting their smell be what tells prey, rivals, and other predators that that general place is their zone. It's not the only way to mark a territory, but cats do this so we'll focus on this.

Warrior Cats, in the books, go on patrols to refresh their scent markings... except it's never stated what they even do. What is a scent marking for a warrior? We can assume it's urine and rubbing on trees with their scent glands, but the books themselves never even say it. In fact, the books rarely think of cats as more than tiny quadrupedal humans, which inevitably makes you wonder if it even is scent marking in the "traditional" way.

Personally, with how they're written, I think it'd make more sense if they delineated territory with paint or flags or signals of some kind but I digress.

But scent is so important to cats! It's arguably half of the way they investigate the world! Yet warriors, other than smelling the other clans, or prey, or scent markings, rarely ever describe what's around them through their smell.

One of, in my opinion, the stupidest concepts for Warriors, if you look at them as cats, is the dirtplace, basically an open aired latrine right by their camp where they live. While cats tend to pee in the same places, it's not ONE place, unless you have a pet and give them a litterbox that you clean regularly. Even then, it's recommended for multiple cats in the same household to have separate litterboxes.

Side tangent 1.1- the dirtplace is stupid.

It's an open aired latrine that nobody cleans. I can give you five reasons off the top of my head why it's a bad idea:

1- the camp is next to a pile of shit so everything will smell like shit the moment the wind picks up.

2- if someone is sick someone else might get the same disease just from going to the dirtplace after them.

3- so. Many. Flies. That also could carry disease.

4- a predator, which the cats deal with often enough, will smell it from a mile away and will know that there is a giant group of cats that might or might not become a perfect snack. Or even an enemy warrior trying to launch an attack just needs to follow the poop smell to find the camp!

5- if they do their business there then what the heck are scent markings???

Even without following this whole post beat for beat as instructions of how to write, at least consider removing the idea of a singular dirtplace near camp. Do it for me. Lil old me. You can make it multiple ones around the territory, or a stream so it gets washed away, or even use scent markings and everything else that comes with it.

So, when I started rethinking it, I decided to focus first on what the sense of smell is like for a cat.

2- a cat's nose and "hidden nose"

Cat noses are not just the little leathery triangle we see! There's a reason cat's olfactory sense is 9-16 times higher than humans!

(Noses in general are pretty interesting in my opinion. Even in humans. What do you mean you use it to taste.)

Just through a quick googling and reading the first articles on the matter (so very little effort), I can tell you cat noses have a lot more olfactory epithelium (the internal tissue of a nose) than humans. They also divide the airflow between air and smell particles, which are then divided in even more ducts, making the smelling part super efficient by essentially dividing the task between different nose tunnels and through their 200 million olfactory receptors. For a comparison, humans have 5 million.

Then, there's the "hidden nose", the Jacobson's organ or vomeronasal organ, which specifically detects pheromones when cats pull their lips up a little, in a process called Flehmen response. This is the magic stuff, they can detect different pheromone scents super accurately because they have an entire organ just for that!

This also makes their nose incredibly sensitive to diseases and bad air agents. Smoke especially is super deadly to cats, so keeping that in mind I think cats who survive a fire might still have their nose impacted severely.

Also, this means that a cat not being able to smell is even more of a disability than for humans. Humans with anosmia already have problems like not being able to taste or recognize potentially dangerous substances like smoke or rotten food. It's maybe not as life threatening as other disabilities, but smell impacts our day to day lives without us noticing. Imagine not being able to smell ever, even the good things, and you might already invision a bleak life. Then put on top of that not being able to tell if the air is moldy in a room so keep sleeping in it, putting your lungs in danger.

Cats are this but tenfold. Not being able to tell apart other cats from friend or foes, not knowing where scent markings are, not smelling a dangerous fox nearby, not being able to track prey, not immediately knowing if you're sick or not.

This is not a disability specific post but yeah I think you understand why I put cat smell in high regard as a sense, even more than touch prehaps.

3- "layers" of smelling

So when we think of a smell for cats we could describe it in two layers: the ambient scents, like plants, or the ground, or water etc., and then the pheromones of other living creatures, from prey to pedator to fellow cats.

I know plants also release pheromones but I wanna think that they're different to other organisms' ones. I could be wrong tho.

When I imagine a cat in the forest goes to smell something, I think that they mostly smell the ambient smells until they lift their lips in the Flehmen response, then they can smell mostly pheromones. This means that a cat could "choose" which types of scent they're looking for by using their "hidden nose" or not.

No I am not calling it Jacobson's organ or vomeronasal organ in my explanation, hidden nose is funnier.

This also means that cats themselves can have layers of smells! Their pheromone smell and the smells they picked up around, for example by walking around in the forest, or getting wet, or rolling in a patch of lavender will both be "theirs", but one comes from their enviroment and one comes from the cat themselves.

4- musk and blood

This is where I Warriorify this concept into something I can write with and implement in the culture!

A cat's pheromone smell is what I'm gonna call musk, like a personal scent that a cat has and that varies from one cat to another.

Musk to a cat is almost the same as a name: it's so subjective that you can recognize someone else through it alone. And while all cats have different musks those variations are lesser and lesser the more the cats are related. Humans kinda have that too, have you ever entered a house and it just has a different smell than your own?

When I put blood in the title of the chapter, it's because I realized that this can be an explanation for something that I think is pretty important in canon: recognizing relatives. Cats rarely talk of their family, especially in the first books, and in the later ones the families are so muddled it becomes a mess. So I though, what if they can just tell if they're related in some way? So musks are somewhat "shared" by families, where they'll always smell similar. I think they think it's because they have similar blood to their relatives.

I will also make it so cats are inherently attracted to others with a distinctly different musk, where they'd rather not mate with someone with a similar musk, even if they don't know they're related.

And Clans will have different smells because of what they eat and their enviroment, but the musk of a cat is unchanged from their enviroment. Smelling an enemy warrior will come with both their musk and their clan scent, so even if you don't know their name, you'll know if they're Riverclan or Shadowclan just by smelling!

Scent marking, therefore, becomes more personal, because a cat with a good nose might be able to tell apart each and every cat in a border patrol by their musk in the scent markings. It might even be cool to have it be an intimidation tactic: if an enemy patrol comprised of some random young warriors strays over their side of the border it's probably a taunt, but if strong warriors, or even the leader, leaves their musk there? It might be even more serious.

Also, with the whole blood smelling similar thing: it could come up that some cats from different clans smell strikingly similar, so this could set off alarm bells... but I wanna think that the ambient scent of a cat can cover the musk a bit, making it seem similar but not exactly the same. A cat that only eats fish will probably smell of fish despite their musk, so that could cover what similarities it has to another cat's own.

(Still, I think it'd be funny to have Bluestar try to dodge sitting close to her biological children because then someone might just recognize they smell the same lol.)

Conclusion: cats are smelly, nature is smelly, I'm just leaning into it for my own ideas!

Sources:

https://neurosciencenews.com/cat-olfaction-23557/

https://www.rover.com/blog/how-far-can-cats-smell/

https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/smell-disorders

[freddiemercurylegendabovelegends]

Freddie Mercury with his beloved cats over the years

Extract from article

Cat Fancy – Freddie & His Best Friends

By Gail Flug - 2003

In many people’s eyes, Freddie Mercury was one of the world’s most dynamic and charismatic rock frontmen.

Yet for the man who had the love of countless fans, he loved his cats most. Peter Freestone, Mercury’s personal assistant and cook, wrote in his book “Freddie Mercury” that his boss put as much importance on them as any human in his life.

Jacky Smith, who has run the Official Queen Fan Club for 21 years, said, “Most of them were from rescue centers. We have a charity [in the United Kingdom] called The Blue Cross, which takes care of sick animals. Freddie got at least two from them, if not more.”

According to Smith, cat toys were sent from fans to the office from time to time, as the cats’ photos occasionally appeared in the club newsletter. Plenty of fans have also named their own cats Freddie, a gesture that, Smith said, would have flattered the singer.

Mercury’s first cats were Tom and Jerry, who he and then-girlfriend Mary Austin brought in during the early days of the band. She kept them when their relationship ended in the late ‘70s, yet he still considered them his, as the album dedication for “Mr. Bad Guy” proves. Austin, who remained his closest friend, gave him a lovely longhaired bluepoint he named Tiffany.

The most famous feline of the Mercury clan is Delilah, a large, tri-colored tabby who was adopted in late 1987. As the lyrics to her song state, and Freestone’s book confirms, she took over the house and pretty much did whatever she pleased. “She was a real character, that lady!” agreed Smith. “Delilah was just kind of funny. She was a bit of a bully to the others, but was always first on his lap, first for food.” In turn, Mercury favored her as well, picking her up more than the others. She would also fun to him for safety when the other cats would gang up on her. She loved sleeping at the foot of his bed, or in the laundry baskets.

“They were all well-loved and cared for and mostly ‘normal’ pussycats,” Smith said. “They did get ordinary cat food at times, but mostly it was fresh chicken and fish prepared for them. I also remember he used to talk to them on the phone if he was away for a long time.”

Freestone also wrote that each cat got its own Christmas stocking filled with treats and toys. They had full run of the house and were permitted outside during the day to roam the gardens. There were the occasional territorial markings on the soft furnishings for his staff to clean up, and the quick trips to the vet if a cat showed the slightest hint of illness.

No one except for his closest friends knows how long Mercury was aware he was HIV-positive, although both Freestone and Smith believe that his cats knew. Their unconditional love gave him great comfort and company in his final days, and Mercury would never deny them admittance to his bedroom. Said Smith, “Cats have that fantastic sixth sense… I imagine that they knew he wasn’t well and spent more time with him. It’s just the thing cats would do.”

Before Mercury passed away on Nov. 24, 1991, he made sure all of his loved ones would be taken care of. “They all stayed at Garden Lodge with Mary, which is where they still are today,” said Smith. “I have heard reports of Delilah being spotted on top of the wall occasionally.”

It’s clear she still rules the house. Freddie wouldn’t have wanted it any other way

Freddie Mercury with his beloved cats over the years

📸 Photos from Mary Austin’s personal collection

'Delilah Delilah

Oh my oh my oh my you're unpredictable

You make me so very happy

When you cuddle up and go to sleep beside me

And then you make me slightly mad

When you pee all over my Chippendale suite'

🔸 Extract from'Delilah' track by Freddie Mercury

(taken from 'Innuendo' album released in 1991)

Delilah his beloved cat 😻

[snarkythewoecrow]

oh so am i kinda maybe starting a short one shot of a Buck who is harboring a secret, which is the ability to turn into a regular house cat and Buck is definitely in denial and doesn't quite realize how jealous he's become of Ana and how much it bothers him that Eddie is dating her, so Buck doesn't think it's entirely out of place to turn into a cat when Eddie isn't in the room, and mark his territory by pissing on shit, and pissing on her things, and maybe sometimes he pees on Eddie's good shoes so he can't go on his date, and all this leaves poor Eddie to think he's going crazy, cuz, you know, what the fuck, he doesn't even own a cat--like he's looking at Buck and asking, "i'm not going crazy, I don't have a cat, right? Right?" and Buck totally stretches out in a very cat-like way on the couch, pulling a face, a bit too innocent, and being all "What? A cat? Definitely no cats here--do you see any cats in here?" and then takes another sip of his beer

cuz yeah, i'm writing that now, god help us

I'm tagging a few people who i thought might be interested to know

@buckybeardreams (of course you already knew) @skrybspryt @plotbunnypettingzoo @underwater-ninja-13

[catspraying]

Homemade Spray To Stop Cats From Peeing

To effectively deter cats from inappropriate urination, consider a homemade spray using natural ingredients. A simple formula involves mixing ½ cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water, which cats typically dislike. Citrus solutions, such as lemon juice or boiled citrus peels, also serve as effective repellents.

For added potency, you can enhance these mixtures with crushed garlic or rosemary extract. Be sure to clean the area thoroughly and reapply regularly, especially after rain. Understanding the triggers behind your cat's behavior is crucial, and exploring various homemade solutions can foster a harmonious environment for both you and your pet.

Key Takeaways

Mix ½ cup vinegar with 1 cup water to create a strong-smelling deterrent spray for cats.

Use citrus mixtures like lemon juice or boiled citrus peels, as cats dislike their scent.

Enhance deterrents with crushed garlic and pepper, but avoid these ingredients directly on cats.

Regularly reapply sprays, especially after rain, to maintain their effectiveness in deterring cats.

Monitor your cat's behavior and consult a veterinarian if issues persist despite using homemade sprays.

Effective Homemade Spray Recipes

Creating an effective homemade spray to deter cats from inappropriate urination can be a game changer for pet owners seeking a humane solution. Utilizing simple ingredients found at home, you can create homemade mixtures that are both safe and effective. A popular combination includes mixing ½ cup of vinegar with 1 cup of water. This vinegar solution serves as a reliable deterrent due to its strong odor, which cats find unpleasant. Additionally, employing natural scents that cats dislike can enhance the overall effectiveness of your homemade sprays.

For those looking to harness the power of citrus, combining lemon juice or citrus peels with water creates a natural repellent. Adding crushed garlic and pepper to this mixture can enhance its effectiveness, although caution is advised to prevent any harm to your feline friend. Additionally, rosemary extract mixed with water not only smells pleasant but also can help deter cats.

Using a homemade cat spray that includes eucalyptus oil can further enhance the deterrent properties due to its scent that cats dislike.

Furthermore, maintaining a clean litter box is essential in encouraging proper urination habits. Incorporating cat-repelling plants such as rosemary into your garden can provide an additional layer of protection against unwanted feline visits. Deterring cats can also prevent unpleasant odors and damage to property, making your home more comfortable.

It is essential to reapply these sprays regularly, especially after rainfall, to maintain their repellent effectiveness. Remember to test fabrics before application to avoid any discoloration. By creating these gentle yet effective homemade sprays, you can foster a harmonious environment for both you and your beloved pets.

Essential Oils for Deterrents

Essential oils can serve as effective deterrents for cats, providing pet owners with a natural alternative to chemical repellents. However, it is important to approach their use with caution, as many essential oils are toxic to felines. Cats lack the enzymes needed to metabolize these oils, which can lead to serious health risks, including liver damage and respiratory distress.

As a result, always opt for diluted forms of oils and consult a veterinarian before use. Cats are territorial animals, and this instinct can lead them to mark areas with their scent, making deterrents particularly necessary. Additionally, using a DIY cat repellant spray made with safe essential oils can enhance your efforts in keeping unwanted behavior at bay.

Among safe options, lavender and chamomile oils are gentle and can deter cats without causing harm. Lemongrass and rose oils are also effective when properly diluted. Cats generally dislike strong scents like peppermint and eucalyptus, making these oils suitable natural repellents. 

Essential oils can be toxic when ingested or applied improperly, so it is vital to monitor for adverse reactions when using them. When using essential oils, it's essential to avoid direct contact with your cat and never apply them to their skin.

Utilizing diffusers can help disperse the scent while minimizing toxicity risks. Understanding your cat's scent preferences can guide you in selecting the most effective oils. By adhering to these safety measures, you can create a harmonious environment that discourages unwanted behavior while keeping your beloved companion safe.

Citrus-Based Deterrents

Citrus-based deterrents offer a natural and effective solution for pet owners seeking to prevent unwanted feline behaviors, such as inappropriate urination. The strong citrus scent, derived from fruits like lemons, oranges, and grapefruits, is particularly unappealing to cats, making it a valuable tool in managing cat behavior. To create a homemade repellent, mix citrus juice or essential oils with water, or boil citrus peels in water to develop a potent solution. Applying this mixture liberally to affected areas can help safeguard your home from feline mishaps. However, regular reapplication is essential, especially after rain or watering, to maintain its deterrent effect. Citrus-based deterrents are also made with 100% natural essential oils, ensuring that your efforts to protect your home do not harm your beloved pets. Additionally, using non-toxic formulations ensures the safety of your pets and children while effectively deterring cats.

Safety is paramount; while generally safe, some cats may be sensitive to citrus. Understanding cat psychology can enhance the effectiveness of these deterrents, as it allows you to apply them in a way that aligns with your cat's natural behaviors. Testing a small area before widespread application is prudent, ensuring that your efforts do not inadvertently cause distress. Remember, consistency is key for long-term success. By incorporating citrus-based deterrents into your routine, you can foster a more harmonious living environment, allowing both you and your feline companion to thrive together.

Plant-Based Deterrents

For pet owners seeking a natural way to deter cats from inappropriate urination, plant-based deterrents offer an effective alternative. Utilizing herbal deterrents like rosemary, lavender, and eucalyptus can create a welcoming environment while keeping cats at bay. These fresh herbs can be placed in sachets or planted strategically in gardens, providing both visual appeal and functionality.

Plant infusions, such as boiling peppermint in water, can also serve as a deterrent spray. While lavender and eucalyptus are effective, caution is essential, as these plants can be toxic if ingested. Instead, consider mixing rosemary extract with water for a safer option. Additionally, products like Cat Pee Destroyer can effectively eliminate cat urine stains and odors, further supporting your efforts to maintain a clean home.

Incorporating garden strategies, such as planting citronella and rue around your property, can enhance your natural defenses. These plants not only deter cats but also beautify your outdoor space. Regular maintenance and reapplication of herbal sprays may be necessary to maintain their effectiveness.

By embracing plant-based deterrents, you cultivate a harmonious home for both your pets and your garden, ensuring that your living space remains free from unwanted feline visits. Moreover, using environmental stressors like unclean litter boxes can trigger inappropriate urination, making it important to address all potential causes.

Tips For Application

Effectively applying homemade cat deterrents requires careful preparation and strategic implementation. Begin by mixing your chosen repellents in a clean spray bottle, ensuring to test it on a small, inconspicuous area first. This precaution protects your furnishings while allowing you to gauge the effectiveness of the solution. Consider using essential oils like lemon and rosemary, which can help create a natural barrier against cat behavior. It's important to understand that cat spraying can be a response to stress or anxiety, so addressing these underlying causes can enhance the effectiveness of your deterrent. Additionally, incorporating simple, non-toxic ingredients into your spray ensures that it remains safe for both pets and the environment.

Utilize the following application

After application, closely monitor your cat's behavior. If they return to previously marked areas, it may be necessary to reapply or adjust the concentration of your deterrent.

Maintaining a clean environment, free from lingering scents, is essential in this process. You can also explore additional techniques, such as providing scratching posts or employing calming products, to further support your efforts in curbing unwanted behavior.

Safety Considerations

Ensuring the safety of your feline friend while using homemade repellents is essential. When creating a spray to deter unwanted behaviors, it is vital to evaluate the potential risks associated with certain ingredients that may compromise cat health. Essential oils, such as eucalyptus and citronella, can be toxic to cats, leading to severe symptoms like vomiting, seizures, and confusion if ingested or inhaled. Cats lack the liver enzymes necessary to process these oils, making them particularly vulnerable.

For safer alternatives, prioritize non-toxic ingredients. While citrus and rosemary oils may be used cautiously in diluted forms, always avoid direct application on cats or in areas they frequent. Vinegar is generally safe but should be diluted to prevent irritation.

Be wary of using hot peppers or garlic, as these can cause discomfort. Studies show that using natural ingredients can effectively deter cats without posing harm to their health. Moreover, understanding cat behavior is crucial, as punishing them may exacerbate the issue rather than resolve it.

Always store homemade sprays securely to prevent accidental exposure. If you have concerns about your cat's behavior, think about consulting a veterinarian to rule out any underlying health issues. A proactive approach to your cat's well-being fosters a safe and loving environment while addressing unwanted behaviors effectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Long Do Homemade Sprays Last Before Needing Reapplication?

Imagine a freshly sprayed surface, vibrant with potential. However, spray effectiveness diminishes quickly; reapplication frequency should be considered daily indoors and after rain outdoors, ensuring your efforts remain fruitful in maintaining a harmonious environment.

Can These Sprays Harm My Garden Plants?

When considering plant safety, it's essential to assess spray ingredients carefully. Certain substances, like vinegar and essential oils, may harm plants if misused. Always test on a small area to guarantee no adverse effects occur.

Are There Any Specific Surfaces to Avoid Spraying?

To effectively mitigate unwanted spraying, avoid surfaces like carpets and upholstery, as well as high-traffic areas. Ensuring clean litter boxes and utilizing appropriate surface types can greatly reduce the occurrence of this behavior.

How Can I Remove Existing Cat Urine Odors?

Effective cat urine removal involves using solutions like vinegar or enzymatic cleaners for odor neutralization. Blot the area thoroughly, rinse, and allow it to dry completely to guarantee a fresh, welcoming environment for both you and your pet.

What Should I Do if My Cat Continues to Pee Despite Using Sprays?

If your cat continues inappropriate urination despite sprays, consider underlying cat behavior issues. Explore alternative solutions like veterinary consultations and behavioral assessments, as understanding your cat's needs fosters a supportive environment for improvement and belonging.

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[dballzposting]

Two things that are really so interesting

Number 1: Korin is a cat but the cat gimmick really doesnt go far. By and by, Yajirobe is much more of a cat than Korin is.

Yajirobe is like a stray cat that comes and goes and always smells bad and eats all the food. And once in a blue moon he'll let you touch him. But he's exclusively solitary. And he snores. And he brings fleas. And he hides from all danger. And hes really quick and sharp when he needs to be. Hes a perfect cat really

Number 2: Cats can be very cuddly but what's interesting is that both of these cats are very hands-off.

Korin is a cat but hes an old hermit first and foremost. Dont fucking touch him. In fact you literally cant. When Goku went up there to acquire the secret water that would make you stronger, it turns out the water wasnt real, and actually his attempts to swipe it from the cat WAS SECRET TRAINING. You literally cant touch this cat. And if you CAN, then the training is complete. Congratulations <3 This cat makes training out of how elusive he is.

Yajirobe is also very solitary and you cant fucking touch him either. He'll bite you. He'll eat your ass like corn on the cob

Cat Behaviors That We WON'T See Out Of Korin even though he's a Cat and so it's a little Sad to Me The Viewer who wanted to see Cat Things:

- If you're asleep and he wants you to wake up, he won't say anything, he wont headbutt you, you wont cover your nose with his paw: He'll just hit you. Really fast and hard. With his stick. WHAM. Or maybe it's more of a CRACK. It would be funny if he combined these methods however. Like if he stands there and headbutts Yajirobe and when Yajirobe still doesnt wake up then Korin just hits him. His expression or affect dont change at all. This is business as usual

- Does he even mark his scent on things. I mean with his cheek glands not his pee. Maybe. He doesnt mark people though. Becasue he is very hands-off. Even though it would be funny. (Marks Yajirobe's ankle before going to the mall so that they wont lose each other ...)

- Is there a litter box up there ... This cat is not very cat-like in the way that he cleans his own litterbox.

- Does he even have a scratching post. The only wood I saw up there was his hermit stick. Does he scratch that at all

- He's really just not very cat-like becasue the gimmick just doesnt run far into his character. That's all I'm saying

Cat-like Things that Yajirobe Does:

- Pees on things to leave his scent

- I don't really think he does that.

The fact that they're both solitary and hands-off is what makes it special for us viewers when they do physically interact. Like when that stray cat finally lets you pet it.

But it's moreso about the comedy and their ability to relax.

Yajirobe is pretty feral and animalistic so we see cat-like behaviors out of him pretty readily; growling, swiping your paws away from his food, sleeping all day, scrambling about, hiding in corners, standing tall over his territory, etc.

What's engaging is if we could see Korin get down on the same level. He clearly has the potential too, weve seen him do some pretty immature things and exercise creature-level priorities (when he thought that Yajirobe was hiding treats so he tore his clothes open to find them, all the times he's yelled at him, etc...). Hes a wise old cat hermit and like any good hermit he's connected to his most primal levels as well as his higher faculties (how could you be perceptive and wise without first knowing how to read your body, read with your body, harnessing its wisdom?). Old hermit characters always have a childlike whimsy to them in at least one way, and it's for comedy purposes I'm sure, but also because that ability to be spontaneous and goofy comes with the territory. A healthy cat is a playful cat. A healthy human retains his childlike wonder. You know how it is

So Korin could probably do cat things. He has the self-awareness to contain his impulses, so he doesnt HAVE to chase the ball you just threw, but it seems like it would be a fun thing to do right now, and the stakes are low, so he'll do that.

But hes also pretty old and gets bored soon enough.

I think that he could tie a toy to the end of his stick and Yajirobe would end up trying to catch it. Hes like "tch... I'm not chasing that cat toy ... what do I look like to you?" And Then 6 minutes later Korin dangles it over the edge of the tower and Yajirobe is shoving his hands theiugh the bars trying to grab it .

This would work better with food I reckon. I think we can all agree that Korin could dangle a mutton chop over the edge of the tower and Yajirobe would launch hinself off of the tower in order to get it. And he'd plummet to the earth but at least he got his mutton chop ❤

They cuddle like cats sometimes also but they're mostly hands-off so it's really a sometimes thing. But physicality is importsnt (especially when you're sitting in a tower all day? What sort of engagement do you even get.. ) so they're hands-on sometimes.

ALSO: Korin Tower is the second tallest tower in the world. Of course it is inhabited by a cat, an animal who enjoys high vantage points. Yajirobe is an honorary cat and he repeatedly chooses to stay there, like a cat repeatedly going to the top of the cat tree. It All Makes Sense

[gonorrhea-mama]

yep

would rather deal with the challenges of having a cat (ideal, dream pet someday) or a dog (familiar, i grew up with dogs)

I don't have a big preference for either. I love both, but that cat pee smell when they mark their territory is absolutely vile. That is the challenge I hate most, I think