Cats vs. Dogs



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    A lot of people label themselves as either cat people or dog people and our strongly opinionated on their preference.  I personally am both a dog and cat person and I like having both types of animals around. There are both positives and negatives to having cats and dogs as pets.
    Cats are a great pet to have around.  They come in a wide variety of breeds and colors and the breeds vary in size slightly.  Cats are usually an indoor animal so that eliminates having to take them outside, which can be nice when it's below zero outside and snowing or when it's raining.  On the other hand though, cats use litter boxes.  These can smell up your house and need to be changed every few days or so and you will need to buy new litter every few months.  Cats can be very friendly and would make a great pet for anyone, but they would be especially nice for people who travel quite a bit and for elderly people.  Although cats are very friendly and cuddly, they also tend to be more independent so you wouldn't need to worry about them as much during your travels.  You also wouldn't need to worry about finding someone to let your animal stay with them or someone to check on them multiple times a day while you are gone.  You would just need to find someone willing to check on them every other day or so and probably just once to fill their food and water and to scoop their box.  A cat is a great pet for someone who is elderly because they wouldn't need to worry about walking them and going outside a lot and this would be beneficial if they had trouble moving around.  Cats love to cuddle and sit in your lap.  As a kitten they may be hyper, but once the reach adulthood they usually are a pretty calm pet although occasionally they can be pretty playful.  Cats want to be your friend and make great companions.
    Dogs can also make wonderful pets.  They are fun, playful, and make great friends.  Dogs do need more of your time and I personally feel that they are not as independent and they get more attached to their owners.  So if someone wants a dog it is probably a good idea for them to have a good amount of time to spend with them.  Although taking a dog outside to go to the bathroom can be a drag, it's not always bad.  I saw my first shooting star while taking my dog out at five in the morning and during Christmas time I get to see a lot of pretty lights when I go out.  Since dogs are usually both inside and outside a lot, it is recommended that you treat them monthly with flea medication.  Dogs also need to be bathed every few weeks or so and this may or may not be an easy task, it just depends on the dog.
Dogs do need to be exercised daily, but this can be fun too.  You can take them for walks, play fetch, play frisbee, or do many other things with them.  Dogs just want to please their owners and be their friends.
Whether you're a dog person, a cat person, or both, cats and dogs make wonderful pets and they definitely become part of your family.