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I love both. I think the combo of a cat and a dog is awesome, if they grow up together especially they are often so cute together. Watching them play, it's clearly brains vs brawn, and brains usually win, lol. Dogs don't have the patience cats have so they never win the war.
Two dogs are great together (easier than one, actually); they'll be best buds. A dog and a cat will get along; they'll provide much comic relief. But two cats? Not after kittenhood. Playmates will become annoyed at having any competition; they're solitary hunters, and they're "hunting" for your attention...
My experience, anyway! Wish I hadn't got two. My second one drags his $$$ across the carpet.
I've had a dog that was very cat-like (independent and aloof) and a cat that was very dog-like (clingy and affectionate).
In fact, I would prefer it if we all loved cats and dogs equally, but as long as there are people in the world who love one and utterly despise the other (to the point of trying to kill it) that will never happen; people's bad attitudes can fuel animosity faster than anything else.
Without the weird attitudes I've encountered, dogs would just be a mildly amusing nuisance of a pet. The dogged "dogs are much better pets than cats, to the point that I don't like the fact that cats exist" attitude some dog owners have is the one I would like to combat by talking at length about the merits of cat ownership. If those people didn't exist, I think I would feel less passionate about our feline friends.
Wow! I hear it the other way around more. I know many people who think of dogs as dirty and stupid but adore cats. Some of the cat people really don't like any other animals other than cats. I can't call them animal lovers - because they only like one type of animal.
I don't get the name calling. As I have said, the most vociferous - at least in my world - tend to be the cat people.
More "dog lovers" would entertain adding a cat to their household than the other way around.
Wow! I hear it the other way around more. I know many people who think of dogs as dirty and stupid but adore cats. Some of the cat people really don't like any other animals other than cats. I can't call them animal lovers - because they only like one type of animal.
I don't get the name calling. As I have said, the most vociferous - at least in my world - tend to be the cat people.
More "dog lovers" would entertain adding a cat to their household than the other way around.
Personally, I love both.
Depending on whom I'm talking to, I may come off as one of those people. Say you don't mind killing a cat, and I think you've given me the right to express my deep displeasure with the dog and its owners. Take another attitude beside "the only good cat is a dead cat," and I have no reason to express hatred toward anyone. I really am more interested in learning than judging anyway.
Two dogs are great together (easier than one, actually); they'll be best buds. A dog and a cat will get along; they'll provide much comic relief. But two cats? Not after kittenhood. Playmates will become annoyed at having any competition; they're solitary hunters, and they're "hunting" for your attention...
My experience, anyway! Wish I hadn't got two. My second one drags his $$$ across the carpet.
I've had a dog that was very cat-like (independent and aloof) and a cat that was very dog-like (clingy and affectionate).
Agree that dachshunds are the best pet of all.
Dogs and cats can get along, but it depends on the level of socialization and the breed.
As for cats and cats, if they're from the same litter, it's probably okay. Siblings recognize each other. A mom and son or daughter are okay, too, because they still remember their relationship. It's a good idea to get the cats fixed, though, so that there isn't any inbreeding. I don't know if I would recommend a dad and any of his litter be put together, but pairing a random male and female would probably work, too. Just make sure that at least one of them is fixed so that you don't get kittens. Cats are far less social than some pets, but they aren't completely antisocial.
Another strategy for keeping multiple cats in the house is to make sure the cats have plenty of space. This is where cat condos and cat runs come in. If cats can get away from each other, they are less likely to have disputes with each other. I've kept many cats from the same litter, though, and they were quite tolerant of one another. If you see a box of kittens and you want more than one, feel free to take the whole box. As long as they know one another, you shouldn't have any problems.
Dogs and cats can get along, but it depends on the level of socialization and the breed.
As for cats and cats, if they're from the same litter, it's probably okay. Siblings recognize each other. A mom and son or daughter are okay, too, because they still remember their relationship. It's a good idea to get the cats fixed, though, so that there isn't any inbreeding. I don't know if I would recommend a dad and any of his litter be put together, but pairing a random male and female would probably work, too. Just make sure that at least one of them is fixed so that you don't get kittens. Cats are far less social than some pets, but they aren't completely antisocial.
Another strategy for keeping multiple cats in the house is to make sure the cats have plenty of space. This is where cat condos and cat runs come in. If cats can get away from each other, they are less likely to have disputes with each other. I've kept many cats from the same litter, though, and they were quite tolerant of one another. If you see a box of kittens and you want more than one, feel free to take the whole box. As long as they know one another, you shouldn't have any problems.
Mine both want to be "only cats" and "lap cats"; that's a problem with Maine Coons (lap not big enough). I've concluded that when kittens play together, it's merely practice for when they grow up and try to kill each other.
I did supplement with wet food, and I fed the cats scraps when available as well. Plus, these were mostly outside cats, so they were free to catch birds, mice, squirrels, etc. to supplement their diets. It might be a bit different for inside-only cats. I think it's cruel to not let the cat roam at least a little, though, even if it's primarily an inside cat. I would probably have to start buying and breeding feeder mice if I never allowed my cat outside to play and hunt. Hunting is such an integral part of their development. I think that's something the "leash laws for cats" proponents miss.
Actually, it is said that it is best to keep Cats indoors only, which cuts down on possible mishaps, illnesses. I know when I was in a certain, gated environment, I thought I would try "supervised visits" outdoors which I later regretted. My one cat would not want to come back in and would cry and claw at the door all the time, even while I was trying to sleep. I had to stop that.
Later, I decided to try the "harness and leash", which my two cats enjoyed, sitting outside the open door, but at least they got to enjoy a little nature. I later stopped doing that, too. I currently have a neighbor who lets her cat out in the courtyard, but know she is going through the same thing, trying to keep him in, with him screeching, clawing at the door. I know some in certain open areas, ranches, feel fine in letting cats roam or have feral cats around, but that is different. I have known some who lost cats to coyotes or even Owls.
It is really safer to have them inside and you just have to do your best to incite play, "hunting". Mine now plays independently and I interact with and entertain her. She has posts by windows to look out of. I have no problem with a litter box, scooping daily into a small waste basket, and then getting it out to the trash. 🐱
Two dogs are great together (easier than one, actually); they'll be best buds. A dog and a cat will get along; they'll provide much comic relief. But two cats? Not after kittenhood. Playmates will become annoyed at having any competition; they're solitary hunters, and they're "hunting" for your attention...
My experience, anyway! Wish I hadn't got two. My second one drags his $$$ across the carpet.
I've had a dog that was very cat-like (independent and aloof) and a cat that was very dog-like (clingy and affectionate).
Agree that dachshunds are the best pet of all.
Just brought back memories of a dachshund belonging to the family I babysat for. Hated that dog. He constantly rubbed his wiener back and forth on the carpet while making grunting sounds. Gross.
Actually, it is said that it is best to keep Cats indoors only, which cuts down on possible mishaps, illnesses.
I know, but it seems like a rotten double standard. Fifi gets to bounce around in the leaves while Tom has to sit at the window and dream. Assuming Fifi is a small breed dog, like a poodle or chihuahua, she's in as much danger outside as Tom, yet no one would dare deprive her of walks. I think it's just an illustration of how out of touch people are with the needs of pet cats vs. the needs of pet dogs.
Just brought back memories of a dachshund belonging to the family I babysat for. Hated that dog. He constantly rubbed his wiener back and forth on the carpet while making grunting sounds. Gross.
That's why they call dachshunds wiener dogs? Who knew, I thought it was because of their shape.
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