Scratching
Scratching was the act of scraping one's s or claws against an individual or object. It could be done to inflict an injury or damage or to relieve an itch. Cats could make use of a scratching post to satisfy their need to scratch things.

In 2370, Geordi La Forge described Spot's erratic behavior to Data, noting, "Half the time I wasn't sure if she was going to lick me or scratch my face off." ()
Skills