Hi, I’m Dr. Karyn, read my bio to learn more about me and meet my five delightful cats: Clutch, Cyril, Alex, Zelda and Zazzles.
This is a debate that has been going on for as long as people have been keeping pets. Pet owners are expected to pick a side, choose a species, and identify as a cat person or a dog person. There are many people in my position who are lucky enough to share their lives with both cats and dogs. and Dogs, people who claim they don’t have a favorite dog are as honest as a parent who says they don’t have a favorite child.
From the title, you might assume I am declaring myself a “cat person,” but just wait until you read on. Part 2: Why dogs are better than cats Before you decide. And no, I won’t tell you which one I am because that would be a spoiler!
Instead, I will present a (relatively) unbiased argument for the affirmative. Why cats are better than dogs.
Why cats are better than dogs…
- They are fairly self-sufficient and relatively easy to care for.
- They were practically born potty trained.
- You don’t need to take them for a walk
- Don’t bark
- Don’t jump on guests
- They won’t sit on your furniture, your feet, or the feet of your guests…
- Leaving it for long periods of time is fine (even overnight with proper planning and preparation).
- Purring releases endorphins and We
- They are emotionally intelligent
- They keep themselves clean
- They evolved a way of communicating (meowing) For humans only
- Kittens are undoubtedly, unquestionably adorable.
Of course, living with a cat is not all happiness, and there are some negative aspects (or aspects that are perceived as negative aspects) of living with a cat. For example:
- They can make us feel criticized, unwanted, or even excessive.
- They leave hair on everything
- Claw marks on clothes, carpets, and furniture
- They bring us unwanted gifts (e.g. dead or dying mice, birds, rats, etc.)
- They can be aloof and love is usually only expressed on their terms.
- Cats may express stress, frustration, territoriality, or dissatisfaction by urinating on objects.
- Vomiting
- They are usually most active between 12am and 3am.
- It’s hard to keep indoor cats inside and outdoor cats outside
- Using your garden as a toilet can cause conflict with your neighbours.
Who considers themselves a cat person?
I’ve long believed that non-pet owners can be classified as cat people or dog people, but there are always exceptions and outliers. Broadly speaking, a cat person is someone who:
- More introverted than extroverted
- Being wary of strangers
- It’s not easy to make friends, but you make friends for life
- Prefers the comforts of home
- I like to reread my favorite books and rewatch my favorite movies and TV shows.
- Careful, thoughtful, and thoughtful
- Prefers a warm spot in a cool house to central heating
- Turn on a fan or air conditioner so you can stay under the blanket
- I like dogs (and sometimes own them), but I haven’t been able to build a strong relationship with them.
- Prefer yoga, pilates, and meditation over aerobic exercise
- I love cats
Am I a cat person or a dog person?
I have to say that most or all of the above characteristics apply to me well, but as I have five cats, and Five dogs, am I so easily categorised? Check out part two.
This article is part of a series introducing Dr. Kalin’s five funny cats.
