RICE. The name Rice in Ireland is derived from the native Gaelic O'Maolchraoibhe Sept of Counties Down and Armagh. This Sept name was also anglicized as Mulcreevy. The Rices of Munster Province are usually of Welsh origin, the name being taken from settlers named Ap Rhys. The name Rhys is also used.
Ear Mites. Your cat's ears are the perfect place for a tiny ear mite to settle down and raise a family, or a few dozen of them. These parasites feed on the wax and oils in your cat's ears, creating a brownish, coffee-ground-like discharge that can give off a foul odor.
Full Answer. Cats are natural predators to mice, so most rodents have adapted to avoid places that smell like cat urine. Cat urine smells strongly of ammonia, so for a natural repellent, ammonia is the most effective. Less noxious but also effective are peppermint oil, mothballs and fabric softener sheets.