Domestic Cats vs Domestic Dog When wondering if you should get a dog or cat as a pet, you should first ask yourself: "Why would I want to get either in the first place?" There comes a time in everyone’s life when they decide to buy a pet. Some people buy the unusual pets like a pig, snake, bird, but most people will buy a cat or dog. There are many similarities and differences between a cat and dog. Before you go buy either, you need to discuss the type of character you like about both animals, and which is the most important to your family.
To choose between investing in a dog or cat, you must consider the cost, time, attention, and care each will require. The owner must understand that both animals cost money to take care of. The initial adoption or purchase of a dog is usually more than a cat. The animals will require food, shots, water and attention. Neither of these are cheap. The vet visits for a dogs cost more than a cat. To have either of your animals boarded is expensive but dogs cost more. This is because the amount
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I think dogs are so protective of their owners because they lack a pack so they consider their owners family the pack. Dogs are territorial and possessive in nature so they take infringement on their territory and family seriously. Dogs are playful and want your attention constantly. Dogs do not like being home alone. Dogs are social animals and will show the same amount attention their owners show to them. They must be the center of the attention, and if they do not have your attention this is when they will start barking and jumping on you. A dog’s bark is loud and annoying. They will bark at anything and anyone that comes in their territory. Dogs are too noisy and need way too much attention to keep them happy. Also, dogs are the opposite of cats. Dogs are active during the day and sleep at nights. They will use their body language and their bark to express their