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MikeNewYork

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learner said:
The cat scratched itself on my legs.

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Not really. Cat's rub on or against our legs. Cats scratch themselves with their paws/claws or they scratch other things with them. :wink:
 
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If the cat did that, I'd recommend shouting at it, after you've cleaned your injuries. ;-)
 
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tdol said:
If the cat did that, I'd recommend shouting at it, after you've cleaned your injuries. ;-)
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:lol:
 
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