Cats vs. Dogs
There always seems to be two sides of things. Eventually, people are made to choose which side to be on. One of the most common debates is if a cat is better than a dog or vice versa. The dog is known to be a man’s best friend while cats are leaned toward the female. Neither gender specifically prefers one animal over the other, but there are multiple discussions about which of the two loving animals are better to have as a pet. Cats are better to have as pets rather than dogs because they cost less in expenses, they are less maintenance, they lower their owner’s risk of heart attack, and they make less noise.
First, it costs less to take care of a cat than a dog. Justin O’Neill supports this claim in an article saying, “Not to mention, kitties are a real bargain. Including food, toys, and vet visits over a lifetime, the cost of caring for a cat is about one sixth of usual dog expenses” (O’Neill 1). When owners buy toys for their pets, dog toys will more …show more content…
Dogs need to be active to keep their legs strong and stay in shape. If you keep a dog inside, they are not able to get what they need, therefore, owners have to take them outside or to dog parks which can be very dangerous if other dogs are not monitored or trained. Cat owners do not have to worry about this because being inside is much safer for them and they need very little exercise. According to the article Cats Versus Dogs: Which Are Better Pets?, “You can leave them alone for longer periods of time without their chewing the furniture or howling for hours. You don’t need to take them for walk” (“Cats” 1). Cats are also less maintenance because owners do not have to be groomed. The article Cats Versus Dogs: Which Are Better Pets? also says, “Cats are cleaner and easier to take care of than dogs are. You don’t need to give them baths, and they bury their own feces” (“Cats” 1). Cats are self-cleaning and can use the restroom without having to go
There always seems to be two sides of things. Eventually, people are made to choose which side to be on. One of the most common debates is if a cat is better than a dog or vice versa. The dog is known to be a man’s best friend while cats are leaned toward the female. Neither gender specifically prefers one animal over the other, but there are multiple discussions about which of the two loving animals are better to have as a pet. Cats are better to have as pets rather than dogs because they cost less in expenses, they are less maintenance, they lower their owner’s risk of heart attack, and they make less noise.
First, it costs less to take care of a cat than a dog. Justin O’Neill supports this claim in an article saying, “Not to mention, kitties are a real bargain. Including food, toys, and vet visits over a lifetime, the cost of caring for a cat is about one sixth of usual dog expenses” (O’Neill 1). When owners buy toys for their pets, dog toys will more …show more content…
Dogs need to be active to keep their legs strong and stay in shape. If you keep a dog inside, they are not able to get what they need, therefore, owners have to take them outside or to dog parks which can be very dangerous if other dogs are not monitored or trained. Cat owners do not have to worry about this because being inside is much safer for them and they need very little exercise. According to the article Cats Versus Dogs: Which Are Better Pets?, “You can leave them alone for longer periods of time without their chewing the furniture or howling for hours. You don’t need to take them for walk” (“Cats” 1). Cats are also less maintenance because owners do not have to be groomed. The article Cats Versus Dogs: Which Are Better Pets? also says, “Cats are cleaner and easier to take care of than dogs are. You don’t need to give them baths, and they bury their own feces” (“Cats” 1). Cats are self-cleaning and can use the restroom without having to go