There seems to be an ongoing feud between dog and cat owners, each professing that dogs make better pets than cats or cats are far superior to dogs as pets. I really don’t want to jump into the fray, having owned both sometime in my life, but I would like to talk about why cats make absolutely awesome pets. Now, let’s get this straight, I’m not saying dogs don’t. But if you’re thinking of adopting a pet, there are plenty of reasons to seriously consider allowing a cat or two into your life. They’re the perfect pet for apartment dwellers. Many landlords welcome cats. Because of their “compact” size they don’t require a great deal of room, like the larger breeds of dogs do. And they’re comfortable in apartments. Most cats don’t mind indoor living and many thrive on it. This is especially true if the feline is raised from a kitten as being solely an indoor pet. Low maintenance pets It’s true. Cats are low-maintenance, for several reasons. Their natural use of litter boxes, not only classify them as low-maintenance, but also is just another reason why they’re as an indoor companion. Unlike dogs, you don’t need to take them outdoors “to do their business.” And yes, the use of a litter box does come naturally to these animals. Once they use the box, their instinct tells them to cover it up – and cat litter is the best vehicle for this. Most cat owners discover, much to their delight, that there’s no learning curve in this area. As long as you show your cat where the litter box is, then he’ll start going there to use it. The only obligation on your part is to keep it clean for him. And with the “clumping” litter, that part is easier than ever. The fact that cats don’t need to go out to do their business, leaves you, as the pet owner, free to spend longer periods away from home. You don’t need to drop everything you’re doing (sometimes including sleeping) to take them out for a walk. In fact, if you have self-watering and self-feeding bowls you could actually spend a night or two away from home, knowing that your cats are well-cared for even if you’re not there. The only caveat here is to expect them to take umbrage at your absence when you return. They’ll initially greet you when you return home acting as if they’re happy to see you, but they’ll give you a sign to let you know they weren’t pleased with your absence. Watch closely when they walk away from you. If their tails are held high in the air, they’re teed off at you. Don’t worry. Their irritation doesn’t last long. Before you know it, they’re back to loving you. Cats do love their owners Contrary to what many dog owners believe, cats love their owners as unconditionally as any dog does. It’s just that cats, in the words of many owners are too dignified to jump all over you the moment you walk through the door. They prefer to wait till you get settled, sit down and then curl up next to you on the sofa or on your lap and purr away, glad in their own way that you’ve returned. In fact, cats don’t even need to be on your lap in order to accept your love. When you own a cat, you’ll find – depending on his personality – that’s he’s content simply to sit in the same room as you. Some jump onto the back of the sofa or chair you’re sitting on, others may sit on the arm of the furniture. Cats can be awesome low-maintenance pets once you learn how to interpret their behavior. And yes, just like other pets, cats can help improve your overall state wellbeing.
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