10 Reasons Why Cats Are the Best Pets

1. 10 Reasons Why Cats Are the Best Pets
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 JENNIFER WILBER
 APR 22, 2022
Jennifer Wilber is a life-long animal lover. She currently has two black cats and has
had many dogs and small pets throughout her life.
Discover 10 reasons why cats are the best!

2. Are Cats Good Pets?
I love all animals, especially cats and dogs. I grew up with dogs, but I got my first cat
about three years ago. While I still love dogs and hope to get one of my own
eventually, I have found cats to be much better pets than I originally gave them credit
for.
Self-proclaimed dog people and cat people may never see eye to eye. But, as
someone who has had both pets, I can now see how cats can be just as great (and
possibly better) pets than dogs. It all depends on your lifestyle. Contrary to what
many dog people will have you believe, cats are just as loyal, playful, and fun as any
dog. In addition, cats also have some benefits over dogs in that they are objectively
easier to care for.
Here are some reasons I’ve discovered as to why cats can be the best pets.

3. Cats spend a lot of their time grooming, so they are always nice and clean.
1. Cats Tend to Be Clean Animals
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Cats spend much of their time grooming themselves, so you will rarely have to bathe
your feline friend. Compared to dogs, cats tend to smell much better. Unlike dogs,

4. your cat won’t go outside and roll in unpleasant things or pick a fight with a skunk.
Because cats are so good at keeping themselves clean, they usually feel softer and
cleaner than dogs and many other animals when you pet them.
Even the loudest meows are cute and relatively quiet.
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5. 2. Cats Are Quiet
Even the loudest, most insistent meows are much quieter than most barks. Even
when your cat is trying her hardest to annoy you into giving her extra treats, her
meow sounds are adorable. You will never have neighbors complaining about your
cat meowing too much. It’s hard to be annoyed by such cute little sounds.
Cats require much less work than dogs.

6. 3. Cats Are Low-Maintenance
Kitties are much more self-sufficient than other pets, particularly dogs. Cats don’t
need to be taken outside multiple times a day for bathroom and exercise walks. Cats
also don’t require nearly as much training as dogs. Cats are also self-cleaning.
Though cats still need love and attention just like dogs, they don’t require quite as
much interaction as dogs. A cat is content to curl up next to you while you work,
while a dog may demand your undivided attention. Cats can also be left home by
themselves while you are at work and are much less likely to destroy your house
while you are gone.

7. Cats are happiest when kept indoors.
4. Cats Don’t Need to Be Taken Outside
Cats don’t need to be taken outside in the middle of the night to do their business.
While no one enjoys cleaning the litterbox, it is still much easier and less of a burden
than having to go outside in the darkness or bad weather and having to carry around
little baggies of your fluffy friend’s waste until you can get to a garbage can.

8. Cats are small enough that they can get plenty of exercise indoors, especially if you
have plenty of vertical spaces for your feline friend to climb. Since cats don’t need to
go outside, they will also never track in mud after you have just finished mopping the
floor.
Kittens are taught how to use a litter box by their mama cat.

9. 5. Cats Are Super Easy to Potty Train
Most kittens already know how to use the litter box as soon as you bring them home.
Even cats that were born stray or feral instinctively know to bury their waste after
going to the bathroom. The most you will have to do to potty train your new furry
friend is to show her where the litter box is and show her how to dig in the (clean)
litter using your own hand.
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10. Cats are ferocious hunters who can protect your home from vermin.

11. 6. Cats Protect Your Home From Pests
The mere presence of a cat is usually enough to keep mice and rats away. If a rogue
rodent does find its way into your house, however, your cat’s natural predator
instincts will kick in. Though it can be gross finding remains of your fluffy friend’s
hunting victories, it still beats having vermin running lose through your home.
Cats are also excellent hunters of insects, keeping your home safe from moths,
houseflies, and other creepy crawlies (be warned, however; some types of bugs
aren’t very tasty to cats. Your cat probably won’t do much to keep ladybugs out of
your home.)
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12. Cats are easy to entertain.
7. Cats Cost Less Than Dogs
The initial adoption fee for cats and kittens is often less than that of dogs. More
importantly, cat food, cat toys, and other cat supplies are also generally cheaper

13. than the equivalent for dogs. Cats are smaller than most dogs and require fewer
purchases. Vet care is also often less expensive for cats than for dogs.
Cats are usually perfectly happy with “toys” that don’t cost anything. My cats’ favorite
toys are cardboard boxes, milk jug rings, and those silicone bracelets that you get
from donating a couple of dollars to certain charities.

14. Get two cats so they can keep each other company while you're away.
8. Cats Can Be Left Alone Longer Than Dogs
Because cats don’t need to be taken outside to use the restroom, they can be left
home alone all day while you are at work without having to worry about coming
home to any nasty surprises on your living-room carpet. Cats are also less prone to
separation anxiety, so they can tolerate being home for longer periods of time
without their human (though it is still best if you have a pair of cats to keep each
other company).
Cats can even be left home alone for a couple without a pet sitter if you are going to
be gone all weekend. If you leave enough food and water and have enough litter
boxes, they will be just fine for a night or two on their own.
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15. Cats can be left alone all day. They will probably spend most of the time you're at
work sleeping.
9. Cats Are Ideal Apartment Pets
If you live in an apartment, you are more likely to be allowed to have a cat than a
dog. Many apartments don’t allow pet dogs but will still allow tenants to have a cat or

16. two. Cats also take up less space, so they will be happier living in an apartment than
a dog would, especially larger breeds.
Because cats use the litter box and don’t need to be taken outside to use the
bathroom or to exercise, it is easier to keep a cat in upper-level apartments than a
dog as well, as you won’t need to bring it down the stairs multiple times a day.
As mentioned above, cats are fairly quiet compared to dogs, so neighbors in your
apartment building won’t be bothered by a cat’s meows like they may be by a
barking dog.
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17. Cats can be cuddly and affectionate.
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18. 10. Cats Are Excellent Companions
Cats like to be where their favorite humans are but are often less needy than their
canine counterparts. Cats are usually content to sit quietly near their favorite human
while they work or read a book. There is nothing better than a cat purring on your lap
after a long day. Cats can be just as affectionate and loving as dogs but aren’t as
high maintenance.

19. Both cats and dogs are wonderful pets, but cats are much easier to care for.
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