Scratching Is a normal, instinctual behavior. Cats aren't worried about whether it's "right" or "wrong." It's a way of expressing big emotions like excitement or stress. It's also a way for them to leave behind their scent, file their nails, and stretch.
Did you know playing games with your pup is more fun for them when they test their instincts?
Try some of these IQ tests and share your results in the comments.
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Cats have over 100 meows – but most only meow at humans. What does your cat do when you try the Meow At My Cat Challenge?
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Why do cats make biscuits?
It's an instinct from kittenhood. Kneading would have made their mother’s milk flow faster, so they associate the feeling with being loved and cared for.
Adult cats knead to mark territory with paw scent glands, for comfort, and to relax. It's a sign of a happy cat.
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Nope, dogs don't care about your timeline. They want to explore! It’s what they’re built to do + fulfill their survival instinct to go out and forage for food. Why would you rush that?
He fits, he sits. It’s literally what they're programmed to do: sitting somewhere contained makes them feel safe.
Will Dash do it though?
Howling is an ancient trait that stems from wolves communicating with other pack members over long distances.
So, the next time your pet interrupts you with the symphony of their howling, remember – it's just them trying to communicate with their new pack: YOU.
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Cats are a predatory species that love to play, especially with toys that move. This instinctive behavior can often not be suppressed and sometimes a game with a piece of ribbon or tinsel feels like prey, so they naturally want to catch and eat them.
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Dogs have been using their noses to explore their surroundings and mark their territory for centuries, which is why they roll around, dig, and sniff snow. Snow also releases a scent that gives a history of other animals in the area and where prey may be lurking nearby, which intrigues curious noses.
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“Bunny kicking” is a common self-defense and hunting maneuver cats instinctually use to protect their bellies or attack their prey with the powerful kicks of their hind legs.
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Using scientific studies, we’ve put together a video designed to excite your dog’s natural instincts. Play it to them and see. Did it work?
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Embrace your dog’s instincts and let dogs be dogs!
Optimal pet care means satisfying their instinctual cravings with a nourishing, protein-first diet, like CRAVE. Let their wild side shine!
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