Cat v. Dog
Many households occupy pets. Deciding on a pet can be a difficult
decision. The majority of the time people tend to choose either a dog
or a cat for their pet. There are many similarities as well as
differences between a dog and a cat. However, the differences
outnumber the similarities and usually serve as the deciding factor
between the two.
With either a dog or a cat, there will be a new addition to the
family. Much responsibility comes along with this new member. Both
depend on their owner entirely for food, shelter, and affection. The
dog and the cat require a great deal of time. Both a dog and a cat
expect daily attention. Owner loyalty is an advantage to having a dog
or cat. The dog and the cat will become good companions with their
owner. Both become attached to their owners and vice versa. A dog or
cat owner should be prepared for the loss of his or her pet. Both a
dog and a cat can become an inconvenience to clean up after. Shedding
hair on particular breeds is a hassle with both. Much like a child,
they are known to get into things and create unwanted messes. The
owner must watch where he or she allows his or her dog or cat to roam.
Both the dog and the cat can be inside or outside pets. A future cat
or dog owner should take in account the size of his or her home and
make sure that it can accommodate his or her new pet. Expenses are
another issue with a cat or dog. Veterinarian care is at least
required annually. Other health issues may be unavoidable and should
be expected. Depending on the size of the cat or dog and the brand an
owner chooses, food can be another cost. Whether or not an owner
wishes...
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...og seem to relish in the simple
pleasures of life that humans overlook. A dog wants to play endlessly.
A dog will retrieve a stick all day. A dog is never content with the
amount of time that itsowner gives them. A cat seldom wants to play
and is satisfied with a minute of batting at a dangling fake mouse. A
dog is also a great exercise partner, as long as its owner is willing
to follow behind a dashing dog.
Once the differences and similarities become apparent to a future dog
or cat owner, the decision is easy. One should choose a pet that is
compatible with his or her lifestyle. A dog and a cat are both great
additions to any family. Taking a life into one's hands is a important
commitment and should not be taken lightly. After the decision between
a cat and dog is made, it is easy to fall in love with the new pet.
One of the many factors that pet owners look into is space. How much room will the dog, or cat have to play, sleep, and even eat? Many people think that, because they have a small dog, that they do not need a lot of room, yes, this maybe true, but they need to take the energy of the dog into consideration. Cats on the other hand can live in tight spaces, whether they have tons of energy or not. Both animals depending on the size and breed need the space that can accommodate for these aspects.
It is true that there are people out there who are out of control on their financial spending in regards to their pet.This is the case for many due to the amount
be trained, unlike the cat. But it's not the subject of comparing a dog and a cat.
Especially when, according to the American Pet Products Association, out of 73 million pet dogs, 31 million are classified by their owners as “mutts”.
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