Feline Vs. Canine
Feline vs. Canine When it comes to choosing a household pet, two come to mind: a dog or cat. Choosing which animal can be hard, and depends on the type of person, time available, or finances. By comparing the animals, It should it be easier for the reader to make an informed decision on which animal would fit their lifestyle the best possible way. This essay will show the major difference between Cats and Dogs which comes down to their behavior, physical traits, and their metabolism. Cats aka Feline, are mostly independent creatures, who are no strangers to being by themselves. Cats tend to be very happy when they are in an environment that suits them best. The average lifespan of cats ranges from 12-25 years, if lucky, some are able to
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They tend to be perfect for people who work a lot and need occasional love from their pets. Although sometimes affectionate, most Cats tend to please themselves over humans, and like to be able to be by themselves. On average, most spend 16 hours relaxing and sleeping. Although they seem lazy at times, Cats are able to remember things up to six hours of the event. (Banfield) (Diffen) Cats, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), costs 670 dollars a year, including basic needs such as food and litter, along with medical costs, making them an ideal pet. Cats are carnivores, or meat eaters, and tend to stay away from anything else that doesn't resemble meat. The most popular cat breeds are: Persian, Maine Coon, Exotic, and Siamese. (Banfield) (Diffen) Domestic Dogs aka Canines, are dependent creature who lost their ability to hunt and do things wild canines would usually do. Dogs usually can live from 7-20 years old. They thrive on attention, and constantly need care. They are very affectionate and love to please their master, if taken care of. House training can take up to a month, depending how well it is done. Depending on the breed and age, most require daily exercise. A dogs can only hold on to memories for five minutes at a time. (Banfield)
They tend to be perfect for people who work a lot and need occasional love from their pets. Although sometimes affectionate, most Cats tend to please themselves over humans, and like to be able to be by themselves. On average, most spend 16 hours relaxing and sleeping. Although they seem lazy at times, Cats are able to remember things up to six hours of the event. (Banfield) (Diffen) Cats, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), costs 670 dollars a year, including basic needs such as food and litter, along with medical costs, making them an ideal pet. Cats are carnivores, or meat eaters, and tend to stay away from anything else that doesn't resemble meat. The most popular cat breeds are: Persian, Maine Coon, Exotic, and Siamese. (Banfield) (Diffen) Domestic Dogs aka Canines, are dependent creature who lost their ability to hunt and do things wild canines would usually do. Dogs usually can live from 7-20 years old. They thrive on attention, and constantly need care. They are very affectionate and love to please their master, if taken care of. House training can take up to a month, depending how well it is done. Depending on the breed and age, most require daily exercise. A dogs can only hold on to memories for five minutes at a time. (Banfield)