• moistclump@lemmy.world
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    6 days ago

    Genuine question, why do pets do this? What would be the equivalent in the wild? Or is it because they’re seeking comfort and rugs smell like the humans?

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      6 days ago

      Puking on grass is safe, grass is full of microbes, fungus, and worms that will break it down. Puking on a hard surface you live near is bad. It’ll stay there a long time spreading disease.