Ten (10) reasons cats are better than dogs
6th of May 2022
1. Cats don’t stink
Well, stink may be a strong word, but the truth is that dogs have a very strong body odour which most humans find nasty. And let’s not forget about the unbearable wet dog smell. Cats, on the other hand, have no smell, at least no smell our poor sensing noses can detect (provided they are of course spayed or neutered). They do have body smell, this is one of the ways cats recognize each other, but we just can’t sense them.
2. Cats don’t need baths
Dogs need baths, even if they live solely indoors. Not as often of course as dogs who regularly go or live outside, but they still do. And bathing a dog can be quite a mess, especially if your dog is on the large size or if your doggo is not fond of baths. Cats, however, as you probably know, are grooming maniacs. So, they don’t need baths, they are doing this job for you!
3. Cats don’t bark.
Surely, they meow, and their meow can be quite loud sometimes However, even if your cat’s meow might annoy the crap out of you, your neighbours at least can have a good night’s sleep. Even the loudest meow is no match for a dog’s bark. And there even is a scientific explanation for this: low-frequency sounds travel further than high frequency ones and are also better at traveling through solids.
4. Cats don’t need to be taken outside to do their business.
Sure, taking your dog outside can be quite pleasing, but it can also be quite a burden, especially when it’s pouring rain outside or when it’s freezing cold or if you’re just very very busy. By contrast, all cats need are clean litter boxes.
5. They make purr-fect sleeping pals.
Well, only after they grow up, of course, because let’s be honest, kittens are completely crazy. And what makes them so great at sleeping with you is their size, but also their preference for sleeping on their humans.
6. They can play by themselves.
Even if I don’t advise you to get a cat and just completely forget about her playing needs, sometimes it’s understandable if you’re not in the mood to play with your kitty, especially if you’re feeling awful or if you just don’t have the time. But rest assured, if your cat has plenty of toys, she or he is perfectly capable of self-entertainment. Dogs, on the other hand, need you to play with them, so make sure you’ll always be available to do this if you want a dog.
7. They live longer than dogs.
This is, at least in my opinion, the biggest one. A dog’s lifespan is anywhere between 10 to 13 years, smaller dogs living longer than bigger ones. Cats win this chapter, as their average lifespan is 15 years, while cats living up 20 years are very common too. That’s great news because it means more time spent with your pet before saying goodbye. You might even grow old with your cat!
9. They are more independent than dogs by nature.
Even if this is generally deemed as a negative, I find it’s quite the opposite. Now, this doesn’t mean cats don’t love their humans, they are just better at coping when owners leave for a long workday, or when their owners leave for vacation. By being more independent, they are less likely to develop separation anxiety. As a result, they don’t become destructive when their parents leave and they don’t suffer, as poor dogs do.
10. They purr.
I mean really, who doesn’t love the soothing sound cats make when cuddling? Nothing can beat that. I may be biased about this, of course, but purring has an extraordinary trait. Cat purring has been shown to fall between 25Hz and 140 Hz. The same frequency has been shown to aid in the healing of broken bones, joint and tendon repair, and wound healing.
Their purr might actually help you heal faster. It also provides stress relief, due to its calming nature. Purring releases endorphins in cats, and it can do the same thing in humans. Nevertheless, I can speak from experience that cats curling up in your lap and purring are instant stress relievers.
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dogs really have a smell, i don't like that fact