Why Do Dogs (and Cats) Eat Grass?

Plus, why cats need to knead and why dogs sniff each other's butts.

Happy Thursday We all love our furry friends, whether it's our cats, dogs or both. But, you have to admit that they do pretty funny things sometimes. Why do dogs sniff each other's butts? Why are cats obsessed with laser pointers? Read on to find out the answers to these and other pet questions. Why Dogs Love Belly Rubs, Cats Not So Much By Laura L. Dove The way to a dog's heart is definitely through a belly rub, but just touching a cat's belly will probably result in a nasty reaction. Why is that? Read more >> Why Do Dogs Sniff Each Other's Butts? To a human it's unimaginable — sniffing another's derriere. But to our canine companions, it's totally normal. Read more >> Why Do Cats Need to Knead? This quirky, but endearing, behavior is common in all domestic cats. But what is your cat saying when she's mixing dough on your belly? Read more >> Why Do Dogs (and Cats) Eat Grass?   Are they sick? Hungry? Thirsty? Or do they just like the way the stuff tastes? Read more >> Why Are Cats So Obsessed With Laser Pointers? Do they actually think an insubstantial red dot of light is prey? Read more >> Can I Feed My Dog Cat Food in a Pinch? And what about your cat? Is it OK to give him dog food? Read more >> Why Do Dogs (and Cats) Shed So Much?   There's no question you love your cats and dogs like family. What you don't love is their shedding. Read more >> Riddle of the Day! If you drop me I'm sure to crack, but give me a smile and I'll always smile back. What am I?   Check Your Answer Copyright © 2021 HowStuffWorks, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website howstuffworks.com Our mailing address is: HowStuffWorks 1401 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Want to change how you receive these promotional emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list