Most of us like to have pets at home, especially children who are excited about having a pet at home. There are some pretty common pets that are usually seen in most houses and they are dogs, cats, rabbits etc. Dogs are preferred because they protect their master and the house, and will never tolerate anyone misbehaving with their master. But if people are interested in having companions for themselves, they prefer cats as they happen to be very good companions. There are some differences in the nature and habits of dogs and cats, so what you’re looking for in a pet becomes quite personal.
The first difference seen in dogs and cats is that dogs are social animals and like to live in groups. They like to follow the leader of the group and are considered the happiest of all in this type of environment. Cats are completely different by nature and like to roam alone and never follow anyone. Dogs can stay anywhere they go and they will become happy after a while, but cats will not feel happy if they are taken out of their environment, even if they have the best companions with them.
The eating habits of dogs and cats are different and it is easy to deal with dogs compared to cats in many aspects. When it comes to food, dogs will eat just about anything and can survive without meat for a few days. Although dogs need a good amount of protein from meat to maintain their health, they can sometimes get by without meat. But cats need a fixed amount of meat protein per day and cannot maintain good health without it. Dogs can also go without food for a few days using their body’s fat stores, but even if the cat is overweight, they cannot use their fat stores and need to be fed daily. In the absence of proper nutrition, their health deteriorates.
Dogs are very obedient and will follow your instructions in any circumstance and when they turn around it shows their submissive nature. But when the cat turns around, he shows the sign of trust because cats are never submissive. Dogs like to roll on dirty things like normal dog nature seen on stray dogs. Whereas cats have a nature to dig up the dirt and then bury their waste in it so no one can trace it. Both of them have their peculiar nature just for the sake of survival, which is the most important point for all species in this world.
Considering all the points of differences between a cat and a dog, it is now up to you what you decide. Some like cats for their nature and habits and others prefer dogs for their obedience and protective nature.
But probably what most attracts people to dogs as pets is that dogs are loyal, after all, they’re often called “man’s best friend.” Regardless of these things, it is basically a personal choice and both dogs and cats are kept as pets in homes.