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The Sims 3 Pets eGuide Essentials New Simology

Moodlets

Lots of new pet-related moodlets have been added. Having pets can be both fun and frustrating, so the moodlets are not all positive. Some moodlets affect Sims, and some affect pets. Review this list for a sneak peek at the moodlets your Sims and their pets will experience.

Moodlet Name

Effect

Duration

Description

Bitten

-10

120

You aren’t quite sure how it all happened, but one moment things were going fine then BAM—you have a pet gnawing on you! Ouch!

BrainFreeze

-10

60

Oh! Maybe I shouldn’t have eaten that so quickly.

Brushed

15

360

Ah! The infinite joys of a newly-brushed coat!

Cat Scratch!

-10

480

Ouch! Cats claws are sharp!

Claws Out!

0

180

X’s ready to go at it! For your furniture’s sake, you better hope he/she has a scratching post nearby!

Dehydrated

-80

Dehydration isn’t fun. Seriously. On top of that, it isn’t necessarily putting X in a good mood.

Desolate (Cat)

-50

Depriving a cat of attention to this point isn’t really considered “caring for him/her.” Give X some affection before he/she needs to find a better home.

Desolate (Dog)

-50

Depriving a dog of attention to this point isn’t really considered “caring for him/her.” Give X some affection before he/she needs to find a better home.

Desolate (Horse)

-50

Depriving a horse of attention to this point isn’t really considered “caring for him/her.” Give X some affection before he/she needs to find a better home.

Dog Playtime

10

120

Is there anything more fun than some good play time with a dog?

Everyday I’m Rustlin’

0

Just might not give this horse back.

Exhausted

-50

At this point of sleep deprivation, X is in dire need of some rest or he/she may just pass out!

Extra Nutritious

15

360

Good hay is like high octane horse fuel. All that extra nutrition is especially handy when horses are training hard.

Fleas! (Sims)

-25

2,160

You have fleas! You’ll feel quite dirty for a while, so take a shower or a bath to get rid of them.

Fleas! (Pets)

-25

2,160

You have fleas! You’ll feel quite dirty for a while, so take a flea bath to get rid of them.

Forcibly Dismounted

-35

720

Sims do not like having to dismount their steed by surprise, but sometimes their horse knows best.

Freezer Burn

-10

60

That didn’t feel quite right. Did I just eat something stale?

Frustrated

-40

X desperately needs to fuel his/her desire for exercise. A bit of running or jumping right now can easily help ease the frustration.

Going Nuts

-40

X can’t resist anymore! he/she definitely isn’t going to just “chew” anymore, unless your idea of “chewed” is “destroyed.”

Good Dog

5

180

Being a good dog just feels good!

Gourmet Horsie

20

240

That horse granola really hit the spot! With gourmet meals like that, X may be able to live a longer, healthier life.

Gourmet Kitty

20

240

That gourmet food really hit the spot! With gourmet meals like that, X may be able to live a longer, healthier life.

Gourmet Pooch

20

240

That gourmet food really hit the spot! With gourmet meals like that, X will be able to live a longer and healthier life.

Great Meal!

10

180

Your pet just ate a great meal!

Grungy

-5

Yuck! That layer of grime growing might mean it’s time for a bath.

Hairball

-25

180

The inbetween feeling of coughing out the hairball and it being stuck in your throat is certainly uncomfortable.

Has to Pee (Cat)

0

X needs to take care of business, whether it’s outside or in a litter box. Holding it in isn’t going to help.

Has to Pee (Dog, Horse)

0

X needs to take care of business. Holding it in isn’t going to help.

Horse Playtime

10

120

Having a blast spending time with my horse friends.

Horsie!

10

60

Awww ... a baby horse!

Hungry (Cat)

0

X could use a bit of sustenance. After all, cats’ stomachs can growl too!

Hungry (Dog)

0

X could use a bit of sustenance. After all, dogs’ stomachs can growl too!

Hungry (Horse)

0

X could use a bit of sustenance. After all, horses’ stomachs can growl too!

Hurt Foot

-25

180

Ouch! I just dropped that stone on my foot.

Hygenic Hooves

15

1,440

It’s such a comfortable feeling when my hooves are all cleaned.

I Can Haz?

-10

30

I can haz...plz?

Itching to Scratch

0

180

X’s starting to get that urge. Having a scratching post around the house right now would be ideal.

Kicked

-15

1,440

X’s bruises will take some time to heal, and so will his/her relationship with that Horse!

Kittens!

10

60

Awww ... kittens are so cute and cuddly!

Lonely (Cat)

-15

Cats don’t need to have intricate conversations, but a little social interaction is definitely necessary. After all, being alone all of the time couldn’t possibly keep X happy.

Lonely (Dog)

-15

Dogs don’t need to have intricate conversations, but a little social interaction is definitely necessary. After all, being alone all of the time couldn’t possibly keep X happy.

Lonely (Horse)

-15

Horses don’t need to have intricate conversations, but a little social interaction is definitely necessary. After all, being alone all of the time couldn’t possibly keep X happy.

Loved

25

60

You hold a very special place in someone’s heart.

Marked

10

720

Kitty loves you! Or at least wants to claim ownership over you.

MeOuch!

-10

60

Sometimes the claws can get caught while playing! Don’t worry, it can happen to the best of us.

Missing Mother

-15

When their mother isn’t part of the family, Foals don’t feel safe and secure. If only they could find someone to trust...

Mmm…Apples!

40

180

Ah, the sweet, sweet crunch of an apple.

Mmm…Carrots!

40

180

Horses love carrots. And you know what Horses love more than carrots? MORE CARROTS.

Moonlit Unicorn

For some odd reason, Unicorns are able to pull more light from the moon!

Nauseous

-25

120

X isn’t feeling so hot. You better keep him/her around a bathroom.

Near Mommy

35

Foals feel best when they’re wrapped up tight in the protective hooves of their mothers.

Negligent

-30

2,880

When a caregiver fails at their duty, everyone feels bad. Pets need love and care!

New Foal (Sim)

80

1,440

A horse in the family just had a foal. What a delightful addition to the family!

New Foal (Pet)

80

1,440

X just gave birth to a foal.

New Kittens (Sim)

80

1,440

A cat in the family just had kittens!

New Kittens (Pet)

80

1,440

Baby kittens are soft and sweet!

New Puppies (Sim)

80

1,440

A dog in the family just had puppies!

New Puppies (Pet)

80

1,440

Just had a litter of puppies!

Nothing But Air

30

120

Your horse caught nothing but air on that jump! Feelin’ GOOD!

Panicked

-50

At this point, X isn’t just “scared” anymore! Somebody should really calm him/her down a bit.

Paws of Love

15

480

Nothing says ‘I Love You’ like a kitty paw without the claws.

Pent Up

0

Dogs need to chew on things, and right now X is feeling a bit deprived.

Playtime

10

120

Nothing is more enjoyable than spending time in the company of cats!

Power Failure

-10

240

X is completely out of magic power! How is a Unicorn supposed to cast spells with no power? Guess he/she’s just going to have to wait it out.

Power Shortage

0

240

X is running low on magic power! Holding back on the spells for a while should help him/her restore a bit.

Praised

10

60

X is feeling quite good about himself/herself, knowing that his/her behavior has received a positive response!

Pregnant

20

Oh happy day! Babies are a delightfull addition to any family!

Pumped Pony

30

120

X is getting pumped up and ready to gallop.

Puppies!

10

60

Awww... aren’t puppies adorable?

Purrfectly Manicured

10

X’s claws are “purrfect”! Preferably, they didn’t get that way at the expense of your furniture.

Really Has to Pee (Cat)

-30

See? Holding it in didn’t help. Better get X to his/her litter box soon!

Really Has to Pee (Dog)

-30

See? Holding it in didn’t help. Better get X outside soon!

Really Has to Pee (Horse)

-30

See? Holding it in didn’t help. Better let X do his/her business soon!

Restless

-15

All the lack of exercise is starting to get to X! Being restless for too long isn’t going to make him/her happy.

Rolled In The Hay

15

120

When in the country, do as the country folk do...

Running With The Wind

80

180

It feels so natural to be running out in the open and feeling the wind against my hide.

Saddled

Saddled and ready to go!

Saddle Sore

-15

180

Spending a lot of time on the back of a horse tends to leave quite an impression on one’s backside. Ouch!

Salty Snack

15

720

Mineraltastic!

Scolded

-10

60

Being scolded isn’t the greatest feeling in the world. X should be more aware of his/her behavior—at least, for now.

Shredded Dignity

-20

180

Nothing says “I’m out to get you!” quite like a cat shredding your feet...

Sleepy

0

X could use a nap soon, as he/she may start to get a bit grumpy.

Slept Like Canine Royalty!

10

180

There’s nothing like sleeping in an awesome bed!

Slept Like Feline Royalty!

10

180

Well rested and ready to rule the kingdom!

Smelly

-10

Sims don’t like to stink. More importantly, Sims don’t like other Sims that stink.

Soaked

-5

30

Spooked!

-20

30

Whoa! What was that? X could really use a bit of comfort right now.

Squeak Squeak!

-10

X can’t stand the constant squeaking sound from the chew toy.

Starving (Cat)

-80

Allowing a cat to starve is quite cruel! Get X some food or a treat immediately to avoid an unnecessary visit from a social worker.

Starving (Dog)

-80

Allowing a dog to starve is quite cruel! Get X some food or a treat immediately to avoid an unnecessary visit from a social worker.

Starving (Horse)

-80

Allowing a horse to starve is quite cruel! Get X some grass or hay immediately to avoid and unnecessary visit from a social worker.

Strained

-15

All the lack of fun is starting to get to X! A bit of play time right now will help him/her from getting too stressed.

Stressed

-40

X desperately needs to have some play time! Being deprived of fun to this extent couldn’t possibly be enjoyable.

Tastes like Chicken

10

300

They say everything tastes like chicken, but with a bird... well it isn’t a big stretch. Mmm plump and juicy… just watch out for those pesky feathers! They go down easier than they come back up.

Tastes Like Paradise

30

240

With one small taste you are overwhelmed with peace and tranquility.

Tasty

10

240

Some things are simply more scrumptious than others!

Thirsty

-25

You know that dry, stale feeling when you’re really thirsty? Well, X could use some water so he/she can avoid that feeling.

Tired (Cats)

-40

Being this tired will even put cats in a bad mood. X should get some sleep before it gets worse!

Tired (Dogs)

-40

Being this tired will even put dogs in a bad mood. X should get some sleep before it gets worse!

Tired (Horses)

-40

Being this tired will even put horses in a bad mood. X should get some sleep before it gets worse!

Too Noisy

-10

Pets can’t stand being in an area with loud noise. It’s time to move away from it.

Training Fatigue

0

Learning something new can be exhausting!

Unicorn’s Blessing

40

480

Wow! What a great feeling! X should be able to accomplish a lot more with this blessing. Just look at him/her!

Unicorn’s Ire

-40

480

Ugh, being cursed is definitely no joke. X is definitely going to have a hard time accomplishing things in this state. What could he/she have possibly done to make a Unicorn so mad?

Unnaturally Clean

5

480

A cleanliness level Mother Nature would never have imagined possible.

Unsaddle Me

-15

This saddle has been on me too long.

Very Hungry (Cat)

-40

Gnawing hunger couldn’t possibly be healthy for a relationship with your cat. Feed X before he/she starts to dislike his/her owners.

Very Hungry (Dog)

-40

Gnawing hunger couldn’t possibly be healthy for a relationship with your dog. Feed X before he/she starts to dislike his/her owners.

Very Hungry (Horse)

-40

Gnawing hunger couldn’t possibly be healthy for a relationship with your horse. Feed X before he/she starts to dislike his/her owners.

Well Rested (Cat)

Getting enough sleep can even put cats in a better mood! Seriously, just ask X!

Well Rested (Dog)

Getting enough sleep can even put dogs in a better mood! Seriously, just ask X!

Well Rested (Horse)

Getting enough sleep can even put horses in a better mood! Seriously, just ask X!

Whacked Out

15

180

A little bit of catnip goes a looooong way!

Where’s My Foal?!?

-40

Mama Horses aren’t happy unless they’re close by to keep their little ones from harm.

Where’s My Mommy?!?

-35

Foals don’t like being separated from their mothers. What if there was a tiger around?!?

Yummy Goodness!

15

120

This yummy treat sure brings happiness to my tummy.