10 Reasons Why Cats are Everyone's Most Popular Pet

If you really want to know who someone is, you should ask them whether they are a ‘cat' or a ‘dog' person. The century-old fight between dog people and cat people has still not been resolved. Even though there may never be a clear front runner, it is clear to us that cats should be everyone's favorite pet.

Both pets can give their owners a series of benefits. Whether it's companionship, health benefits, or just a few laughs, having pets in our homes really is fulfilling. Owners of both cats and dogs will be able to put up a strong fight to prove which one is the better pet.

Surely there are loads of different reasons why both pets could be the winner, but here are our 10 reasons why cats are the ultimate pet.

1. THEY DON'T NEED A BATH
Furry kitties are pretty great at keeping themselves groomed and sparkling clean. They are regularly caught licking themselves all over. Furthermore, they won't appreciate a bath, since they are really skittish when it comes to water.

Sending a pup to the parlors every other week will eventually cost you a lot of money. But with cats, you don't have to be worried about their personal hygiene.

The only grooming you have to do is clipping their nails, which can be a challenge in itself. But you can visit sites like Pet Cat Friends to learn more about cat grooming.

2. THEY KEEP THEMSELVES BUSY
Cats are clever enough to keep themselves busy. They can find amusement with a plastic bag or at the least an old cardboard box. Additionally, you don't have to take them out for a walk around the park, in order for them to get exercise.

As long as you provide them with a house full of tall obstacles and higher-level viewpoints, they'll be happy in keeping themselves busy.

3. THEY ARE ECO-FRIENDLY
It has been proven by scientists that cats' carbon footprint is smaller than that of dogs. This is based on the amount of meat they consume annually. To produce the amount of resources that dogs need, their carbon footprint amounts to double the amount produced by a standard SUV.

Kitties on the other hand only produces a carbon footprint equivalent to a small Volkswagen. Bearing in mind that this calculation is based on home cats and not strays who hunt and kill millions of birds and small animals each year.

4. THEY ARE CHEAPER
On average cat owners save at least $500-$900 each year. They don't run up food bills and they are overall extremely low maintenance. As you don't have to spend a lot of money on a variety of different toys, doggy supplies, leashes, collars, and training sessions.

A routine vet visit is much cheaper for kittens than for pups, too. Not even mentioning the amount dog owners spend on boarding and pet sitting.

5. THEY LIKE THEIR OWN SPACE
Cats are much smaller than dogs. This means that they won't take up the entire bed when your sleeping. Doggies have a tendency to jump on couches, their big heavy bodies aren't very considerate to anyone else in the home.

Kitties on the other hand enjoy sleeping in their own space. Even though they like a cuddle every now and again, they are much more content when they can curl up in a private area somewhere in the house.

6. THEY LIKE BEING INDOORS
There are many dangers that lurk outside the safety of your own home. Cats don't mind staying indoors. If they are properly trained, they will be able to live indoors for the rest of their live.

As long as you provide them with a high-level window seat for them to peer out of, they are content with the indoors. You don't have to take them outside for a walk.

Find out why kitties can be found peering out of the window at night here: https://www.seniorcatwellness.com/why-do-cats-look-out-the-window-at-night/

7. THEY AREN'T AS LOUD
When the doorbell rings, when there's a knock on the door, when someone bumps into a table, or when there are new guests – these are all the times when dogs will start barking uncontrollably. In the beginning this might be really cute, but it can get extremely irritating after a while.

Apart from the occasional meow and soothing purring, kitties don't really make that much noise. This creates a calm and relaxed home atmosphere. For argument's sake let's not mention the crazy noises that come from two cats who are fighting.

8. KITTENS ARE EASIER TO HANDLE
Caring for any baby animal can be quite time consuming. You have to take good care of them while introducing them to new foods, housetraining them, and keeping them busy.

Puppies are much more active than kittens. There's no way that you can leave them unsupervised for a few moments. They need a lot of checking up to ensure they are fully potty trained and stick the home rules.

After being weaned from their mothers, kittens are introduced to the litter box only once.

9. GOODBYE HOUSE PESTS
Being part of the lion family, cats are naturally born hunters. This comes in handy whenever there are rats and mice roaming around the house. Rodents are full of bacteria that can be harmful to your household. By hunting these smaller animals, cats keep your house pest free.

It has been proven that the smell from cat's fur will keep pests from entering the home. Their scent gives off the smell of a hunter.

10. THEY PROVIDE YOU WITH EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
The therapeutic noise from a cat's purr provides owners with many health benefits. The purr can soothe not only an anxious mind, but studies have shown that they can soothe pain in joints and muscles. Forget a sports massage, hold a purring cat.

Their calm, no-care attitude is perfect for anyone who lives a strenuous lifestyle. Stroking their soft fur also releases feel-good vibes.

Once and for all the fight between cats and dogs can be settled. It is proven that cats are cleaner, less smelly, better housetrained, more considerate, and much more affordable than their slobbering rivals.