It's normal for dogs to scratch themselves occasionally, but if you notice your dog scratching nonstop, this may be a sign of a problem. There are many reasons your dog may be itchy. Scratching is ...

Cat scratching. It’s as natural to felines as purring or chasing a toy. It’s not misbehavior. It’s an instinct that’s essential for their physical and emotional well-being. But when your sofa arms ...

Scratching also leaves a visual mark on the ground. Ground scratching could be yet another form of social communication, and taken together, peeing, pooping, and ground scratching are a good example ...

Animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo were caught on camera scratching itches in hilarious and inventive ways. Animals at the Milwaukee County Zoo were caught on camera scratching itches in hilarious ...

As I came in the door this evening, I stopped to pet the long, orange tabby cat lying in the middle of the floor. Reaching my hand under his chin, my fingers began gently scratching his neck and head.

I'm often asked why dogs occasionally scratch the ground after they pee or poop. I've also been asked why a dog sometimes will scratch the ground without having previously peed or pooped. A few weeks ...