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When dogs kick after going to the bathroom, they are using the scent glands on their paws to further mark their territory.

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  1. JensandSharon, SharonogJensFebruary 14, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I did not know that! How fascinating! This factoid presents a puzzle, however, when it comes to cats. Cats use their paws to dig up dirt or sand to cover up their excrement. If their scent glands leave behind a smell, however, then they cannot fool their potential prey into thinking that 'there is no cat around'. Or, do dogs and cats have scent glands in different places on their bodies???

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