Cats vs. Dogs There are so many different options when choosing a pet for you and your family. Some people like lizards, some like fish, and some like hamsters, or rabbits. Most people choose between the two primary pets, cats or dogs. The question you might find people asking a lot is, “Are you a dog or cat person”? In some ways cats and dogs are very similar. In other ways, they differ from each other a lot. Most people would think that dogs and cats are polar opposites and don’t have much in common but that’s not exactly true. Compared to some other pets, cats and dogs have a lot of similiarities. To start off, they are both domesticated animals. Some people like to buy exotic or wild animals as pets, such as tigers or raccoons, and …show more content…
Along with similiarties, there are many differences between the two as well. The first difference many people notice or have to take in account is the way cats behave vs dogs. Cats are known to be very independent. They don’t need constant attention and love like most dogs do. Elizabeth Allen (2015) states, “The results of the study reveal that while cats might prefer to interact with their owner, they do not rely on them for reassurance when in an unfamiliar environment, and the researchers believe this is because of the nature of the species as a largely independent and solitary hunter.” This study shows that although most cats like interactions with their owner they do not need them. Another difference between the two is their exercise and bathroom needs. Cat’s can typically lounge around the house all day. If you get them a little scratch post and some toys they typically are fine with staying in the house all day, unless you have an outside cat. Dogs typically need much more excerise and play time. Dogs, especially puppies, have a lot of energy and need taken out at least once a day on a walk or to play, if not twice. As for going to the bathroom, indoor cats typically will have a litter box, which needs cleaned daily. Dogs should go to the bathroom outside which takes a lot less maintenance. You can clean your yard about once a week. A final difference between the two is the fact that dogs are “pack animals” and cats are not. Dogs travel in packs
Whether it is an inside cuddle buddy, or an outside mice killer, cats make wonderful pets. While dogs stay dirty, drool, and bark, cats clean themselves, are clean animals, and meow quietly. Cats are warm and fuzzy and love to cuddle while they take naps. Dogs are too rambunctious and energetic. Cats make better pets than dogs.
One of the dog’s best advantage is that according to the article, ”they can be trained to protect your home, keeping it safe from harm.”(Anonymous) The dog’s ability to defend it’s owner alone justifies it as the better option for many every household from the frail elderly to the budding family. Furthermore the cat cannot adequately guard its household, and may even disregard its owner’s property and viciously destroy furniture as mentioned
They are also terribly ungrateful, showing no thankfulness whatsoever if they are given special treatment of some sort. They just generally assume that any special treatment is nothing more than what they deserve. Cats are overly independent as well, and enjoy pretending that they don’t need you or anyone else. Cats should definitely not be considered your best friend.
To start, cats require a lot less maintenance compared to dogs. To have a dog you need to be able to take it on a walk every so often so it won’t be too energetic. You also have to potty train and bring dogs to the groomer or clean them yourself.
While dogs and cats are a lot alike, you have to consider their differences before you choose your pet. As mentioned before cats do not require cleaning nor exercising or training, while dogs are in need of all these things. If you want to raise a pet then, try to manage your time before you choose your best
One of the most debated arguments to this day would have to be that cats are better than dogs. Did you know that more people own cats than dogs? In the US, 95.6 Million people own cats compared to the 83.3 million who own dogs. This speech will state why cats are smarter, cleaner, easier to look after and are also beneficial for your health, such as lowering your blood pressure and lowering your cholesterol.
Canines are extremely messy, needy and smelly. They slobber, stink and need to be taken on walks. A dog will slobber on you and your things like a non-stop waterfall. They’re slobber, like the rest of their body reeks. Their smell will not only be on them but on you, your house and in your car. Wouldn’t you rather have an animal that keeps its saliva inside its mouth and hardly smells of anything? Unlike cats, dogs also have to be taken outside on walks to use the bathroom. A cat on the other hand will quietly use the litter box without your help. You could always let your dog out in
Another difference between cats and dogs is their social interactions. Dogs are more of pack animals. Members of their pack or family are very critical to them. They look for a
Owning an animal can take up a lot of time. For most people time is of the essence, and spending a lot of time on an animal is unrealistic . Cats are able to live without their owners for days on end. They can usually find something to eat, and pee if plants for example. But dogs need to be put in kennels and looked after by another person. Dogs also have to be put on leashes when they are outside. Cats have the ability to roam freely because their owners do not have to worry about them causing a lot of trouble. A cat is allowed to be outside until late hours because owners know that the feline will make its way home, where as a dog at night is usually brought inside, or chained up outside.
The first reason I think that cats make the perfect pet is because they are self sufficient. Cats can take care of themselves. When we take cats into our homes as pets, they don’t require much attention. Another good example of why cats are self sufficient is because they are clean animals and they bathe themselves quite
Some people may think that both cats and dogs serve the same purpose in life, and that’s being companion animals. However, cats and dogs are two totally different species. Although dogs and cats have some similarities, they definitely have their own differences.
First of all, cats are easier to care for. Cats bathe themselves, so you don’t need to give them a bath like dogs. They also don’t need to be trained but can be. Dogs need to be taught how to sit, stay, heel, et cetera. Additionally, these furballs need way less exercise. Dogs need to be walked twice daily. Grimalkins would be more than pleased to chase a ball of yarn or a laser.
By the standard of EQ, dogs come out slightly ahead of the intelligence game over cats. According to Wikipedia, there is only a 0.2 percent advantage to the dog. Such a minute difference may be the reason dog and cat parents argue about their favorite pets.
More facts about cat people are that they are more likely to live in an apartment, as well as to live alone with the exception of cats (Reader’s Digest). However, that does not mean there is an overabundance of cats in said apartment.
Having a pet is a wonderful idea. Pets bring companionship, personality, and gut wrenching humor to households across the world. Having previously owned both a cat and a dog, and currently being without a pet, I began to think about getting a new furry friend. Born a dog lover, and bred into a cat lover, I had the difficult decision of choosing one of the two.