Cats vs. Dogs: Which Pet is Best for You? (10 Differences)

Here are the 10 main differences between caring for cats vs. dogs.
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CHAPTERS
Intro: 00:05
Difference #1: 00:26
Difference #2: 01:14
Difference #3: 02:01
Difference #4: 02:47
Difference #5: 03:39
Difference #6: 04:32
Difference #7: 05:59
Difference #8: 06:49
Difference #9: 08:50
Difference #10: 09:43
Outro: 10:31
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#cats #pets #dogs

[@ThePurringJournal]

Do you prefer cats, dogs, or both? 🐾

[@Yooli8537]

Cats are better than dogs, but dogs are fine. Cat's are just always adorable (unless they scratch you) and they are just so CUTE!

[@Deldelo-]

Both❤

[@Megacool1000]

Cats they are calm cute and like to cuddle with u 😊 ❤

[@MrAcEsNeIgHtS1188]

I think Sassy said it best: "Cat's rule and dogs drool!" 😹😹😹😉

[@cleaner900playz]

The waffle House has found its new host

[@kimberleyplatt3914]

I grew up with both cats and dogs, so I know what's involved in caring for both! But right now I live in an apartment, so it's a little bit easier caring for cats than dogs for now. Someday if and when I get a house, I can bring dogs back to the mix!I love dogs, but I'm a little bit more of a cat "purrson"!😻❤️

[@jeffreyalanwong]

We vote cats! In San Francisco, not enough room for a dog as space is a premium. We rescued an American short hair female kitten and have enjoyed welcoming her into the family. She’s a very easy going cat and plays well with our Netherland dwarf rabbit.

[@UltimateTheZekrom]

i like some dog breeds, but my heart always melts no matter what kind of cat i see! i love kitties so much ♥

[@rasmusmllerduus5366]

I love more cats

[@Nalleman64]

I love all animals (almost) but cats have a special place in my heart. ❤️

[@Jayden-gr6mf]

Yeah I care for all the animals to including sea animals

[@Jayden-gr6mf]

But I prefer cats over dogs I have one

[@maureen4056]

Me too

[@Quinzeey]

I've been around cats and dogs my whole life, but I prefer cats more.. 🐈🐈‍⬛

[@Dabrex03]

I like cats too🐈‍⬛

[@peppermintcat2290]

Me too dogs are still cute

[@cyndifoore7743]

Me too

[@royaleesophiee]

Me with 8 dogs but no cats: 😶

[@ThatOneBudgie279]

Same

[@catitude4]

I've always been a catlady though I like dogs too.

[@neilm.greenberg4173]

I cat sit for a friend's year and a half year old girls...there was no problem with the training...I now know they expect me to have breakfast and fresh water out at 630am...not 631, or 632, but 630...likewise the litter box has to be cleaned by 630am too...in case I forget, they will come get me...for over a year, when they stay with me, the same girl watches me while I put out the food and water, while the other girl watches me clean the litter box...I'd say I've been trained well...😁🐈🐈

[@lindabaker4006]

Kitties for sure!! I have 2 sweet kitties who are indoors for their own safety. 😊

[@deathrager2404]

what's not to like about miniature tigers?

[@megatrongaming9271]

But dog can be outside for your safety

[@Xapsylon]

Yes 👍

[@salmonellagiver]

cat

[@VeryHappyCat]

good choice

[@TemperamentalCatLover]

Cats are so cute

[@rasmusmllerduus5366]

Yea they so cute

[@user-hq5bu6ho2c]

I'm animal lover who loves both, we feed stray dog in our street, i have 4 cats and one other dog which is in our yard and no one takes her for a walks.. I'm the only one feeding her.. If it's not me she would've doe from hunger..🙂 I'm cat person because cat's doesn't require walks.. I prefer going on walks free wothout any things in hands just for a bike ride and i love my cats and the stray dog which is going everywhere with us we love him💚 The problem is my family has got dog which doesn't even walk or feed.. Just being in the yard all day wothout doing anything.. I'm trying to provide her with everything but it's not up to my powers to walk her in rain storms.. Dont get a dog if you cant take care of it, instead get a cat they will both love you but the difference is cats are happy in their territory while dogs need to go out from their territory and need regular walks.. Both pets are good but the difference is big.

[@Zenfix1]

“The memories and paw print of a beloved cat remains in our heart and soul forever.” - Unknown. 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊

[@ameliawarfield5637]

I grew up with both cats and dogs. I love cats.

[@kyliethemoly9232]

Ha!? Weird.

[@Jayden-gr6mf]

I got to hand it to ya I prefer cats over dogs 😺👍over 🐶 for a multiple reason cats are cheaper , tidier smart the clean themselves but with dogs they need more attention they get dirty so quickly don't clean themselves scientist say they're not as smart as cats and with dogs being bigger they require more price

[@Jayden-gr6mf]

More reasons because cats catch mice which are called mousers but when it comes to a dog and a mouse a dog will sit there and look at the mouse and cats don't require walks because you play with them with the feather wand or the laser pointer dogs need walks everyday you have to spend send me your relaxing time making sure the animal gets enough exercise

[@Jayden-gr6mf]

And also dogs have a certain smell it's like when you walk into a dog lovers home you can smell that mutt even before you see it

[@Jayden-gr6mf]

And one more thing is that they have something called leash laws for dogs they can get impounded if they're off-leash far away from their owner's property but there's no leash laws for cats That's because nobody is afraid of cats let alone Stray Cats

[@artandmorewithrachelnicole]

Love the channel 🥰

[@traviswhaley6515]

Cats are my favorite pet. My friends wife brought a small dog home and he doesn't like it, he says it's to hyper, I told him get a cat, he'd rather have cats but his wife's allergic to them. Cats rule! 🐱

[@marcparkinson4118]

So, I am allergic to cats, scale of 3 per the doc, and still have a cat. Depends really on how bad. My girl is also very allergic to dogs.

[@traviswhaley6515]

@@marcparkinson4118 what does scale of 3 per the doc mean?

[@ThatOneBudgie279]

Cats are the best

[@K4113B4113]

@@traviswhaley6515 lmao🤣🤣

[@ahsokatano3310]

Same. I love Cats

[@nicoletorcolini5316]

Thanks, I keep meaning to ask for this video.

[@joannemazurek9075]

BOTH are best. We have both in our home. Sometimes, they even sleep next to each other.

[@pmbluemoon]

I'm a cat person of course =^..^= I love dogs too, but I like a lower maintenance pet since it gets so cold where I live. -40F is no fun to take a dog out to pee when they need to! 🥶🥶 Up here we usually have jackets and booties on the dogs if they are small, older, or just get cold too quickly. Of course my cat is contrary and loves me to open the window if it's 20 above or more to get some fresh air lol Thank you for another video, still love the footage you find, so many chuckles and good information to go with it!

[@salmonellagiver]

u live in the arctic bro ?? how the hell does it get -40F with global warming

[@pmbluemoon]

@@salmonellagiver Northern Minnesota actually lol, Icebox of the nation is fairly close to where I am. -40 is "cold" but our record so far has been -60 without wind chill 😱

[@DrSiech]

I love both, but cats are more for me. They are quiet, dont needed to walk(just let them out), no need to wash and the most important: they do not eat poop 😂

[@marobuggy]

My cosin licks tires

[@MATCHAPUDDIN]

​@@marobuggy?

[@uthmanodedele2220]

Do dogs eat poo

[@jesusbeloved3953]

I currently have 2 senior small dogs and 2 cats. One cat is about 5 and the other about 3. They have all been shelter animals. I’ve had many dogs and these are my first cats. Since I’m getting older, 69, I’m going to stick with cats. The going outside to potty in the snow, barking and, for the chihuahua, peeing on my furniture, has lessened my enthusiasm for dogs. I’d really love if you could do a video on how you get 2 cats who hate each other to get along. I could use some help!

[@user-nx5me1cn3r]

I have, neutered male cats and they only tolerate each other,one is a year and a half than the other,my younger cat wants to love on the older cat,but will not let him. They both sleep in different areas.they are like mighty and day! I give the cat nip now and then.The younger cat is a tabby/Bengal mix very loving,the older cat 3yr.3 months Tuxedo my first 🐈😺.good 🤞

[@meow2u22]

I grew up with both cats and dogs, mostly large breeds because my family had a single family house. When I moved from New York to Texas (Yikes!), we rented and the landlord didn't allow large dogs, so we kept mostly cats. Now, I'm 63 and had two knee replacements due to bone-on-bone arthritis, I've had only cats. I can't keep up with a dog.

[@tonymccarthy6713]

I'm definitely a cat person. I have had cats most of my life, currently I have 4 cats.

[@marakeogh3573]

I love both 🐶🐱. Right now I have two cats and I am good

[@user-wy8ni7cv7w]

I love both animals so much vut i prefer cats 🇬🇷👍🐾🐈😺😻😸🐕🐶🦮🐾🥰❤️👍🇬🇷

[@zitroiks]

As a person who has never had a dog and had at least 9 cats or something, I feel like cats are just the best pet for me bc they are easy to take care of and they usually love snuggling in your lap and lots of affection, But I hate those people who force their toxic opinions about dogs saying "cats are scratchy and un-loyal and they crap all over the place and knock everything down!" those people who can't grow up and are just mad bc their mom never got them one, it'd be better if we respected people's opinions and act polite instead of whining saying one is much better than the other.

[@aariley2]

The happiest home are those where the cat trains the dog and the human servants! 😂🤣😂 And they are very quick and successful in their training style!

[@bridgetmalme8640]

Cats are better than dogs

[@mickeymikkelson5337]

Cats by far. Best pet ever!

[@elbatosarosatodriguez9769]

Cat so cute

[@Xapsylon]

Yes ❤

[@DENIESCAT]

Nice animal and nice video

[@rfdekwant3627]

energy level and size of cat can vary greatly. Especially if you have Savannah cats. Most Savannah cats are very active (not much sleeping cat) throughout the day and are the size of a medium sized dog. My Savannah's playing every day 15 hours and need 4 hours of playtime (or keep meowing and destroying the house)

[@jujuboohoo]

I'm overtly happy when it rains so naturally, I love cats. 😁

[@sarahheld3761]

Speaking of lifespans I have noticed that mutts(dogs) & moggies (cats) seem to live longer then pure bred

[@noorajannat2844]

You can get a ragdoll because they are easier to train than other breeds because ragdolls have a puppy like behavior but about the taking care stuff and health is same as a cat but behavior is slightly different

[@lauraadacerri1311]

Tendenzialmente io preferisco i gatti per una serie di motivi. Ma nulla da dire sui cani Sono due mondi diversi che comunque hanno bisogno di cure e amore ed è questo che fa' la differenza. Non sono giocattoli ed è sempre una grande responsabilità! Ed è importante esserci sempre anche quando invecchiano ed hanno bisogno di maggiori cure!! E poi consiglio di appoggiarsi ad una associazione o ad un rifugio e ADOTTARE queste splendide creature 😍 Vi cambieranno la vita ..in meglio!

[@aariley2]

I love both!😍😍🥰🥰🥰

[@kyliethemoly9232]

Me too!

[@Deldelo-]

Got both❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@SuperLazyGarfield]

Dogs might require more training or owners might get into trouble when someone is injured by dogs. Less heard of in cats.

[@N9IBZED]

I'm better with cats than dogs and in my small apartment a cat is a better fit plus it's cold and snowy here in Wisconsin and that means I hate to go outside so again a cat is better for me

[@daisyzoeamethyst7468]

I have always had a cat or two through my life. I am DEFINITELY a cat person. I also help a friend/neighbor with a

[@sanjaypeteralmeida556]

I prefer cats because I have been around them for so long 😽😺😸

[@ZooDar_Official]

I love both cats and dogs, but I don't have the patience for dogs

[@debbiehansen7317]

I prefer dogs🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@PowerEditzLFC]

They are murderers

[@velsstudiosgaming4971]

In conclution People who go to school or work and gives only less time to pets or are just lazy and just wants to vibe or people from America (obese) cats are good People who have more ttime or just without a job loves adventure and chaos love grooming and have a big house - dogs

[@deathsnake1481]

Well my cat died yesterday and even though they just died I need a cuddly pet to have around as I found I have a better mental health with one

[@PratyooshBhatia]

Adoption is for life! ♥

[@YSLRD]

I take issue with the reserved and attention seeking. My cats are WAY more demanding.

[@maureen4056]

Plus I just prefer cats to dogs. They're a lot more quiet and independent.

[@ZooDar_Official]

Dogs: OH HI LETS PLAY, LETS RUN, FUN, HEY HEY HEY HEY, WALKIES cats: god just shut up hooman

[@shellymitchell9151]

I have both a cat and a dog. I love them both but, if I had to pick one I'd pick cats. 🐱🐶😍

[@Spitfire-Acid]

I’ve grown up with dogs, but I love cats WAY more. After the first dog, Dexy, passed away, I flat out refuse to love another dog after him. Plus, cats are much more calm and I don’t really have time to care for dogs (exercising them etc).

[@ahsokatano3310]

I l❤ve Cats

[@kemuntomokaya7936]

I love cats

[@arlenedeguevara2546]

Cats 🥰

[@veki1096]

i like cats and dogs both

[@Tyln93]

😻😻😻

[@crystalkayenoda5688]

others: cat! dog! me: cant decide😢😅

[@Carole2Kittens]

I LOVE 💘💗 animals but horses are my favorite. 🐎 I've had horses in my life when it was practical. Now I have two cats 😻😸which I adore. I don't like cats better than dogs 🐶, but I can't walk a dog on icy sidewalks. I can't give a dog it's best life in my apartment either. I cherish the joy my various animals gave me throughout my life.😊❣🐴🐱🐕🐩🐈🐈‍⬛🐎🐕‍🦺😸💝

[@aronzimas5660]

I've fed my dog the cheapest food available and took him to the vet I think twice? Flees. Until I figured out he was getting the flees from the cats he was pursuing. I cut off cat chasing and never had that problem again. He's almost 17. I do supplement his diet with human food though, he has eaten actual meat all his life.

[@manutath]

My stepgrandpa dog bark and annoy asf ngl, last night one strange cat came in to my house then cried for no reason but in the end i gave him a food ♥️

[@marcparkinson4118]

Despite all this info, most will adopt the one they want.

[@annlavine3576]

cats are way better

[@Xapsylon]

Yeap

[@KeagLil]

No

[@KeagLil]

Cats hate there owners

[@Xapsylon]

@@KeagLil yes

[@Xapsylon]

@@KeagLil in this is a typicial bull--comment of a 🤪 dog lover

[@TOMas12408]

I have both! (Although cats #1)

[@shawner1989]

Having neither is better but if I had to choose cat deff better

[@MrTbk1701]

My cat wants for not. I always like to say he loves me more but he is lucky to have 2 parents who love him forever. In fact he is laying on me right now as I type this.

[@diamonddrone7504]

Although I grew up as a child, I was a dog person back then...but eventually I changed and became a cat person...I now prefer CATS!

[@tinatoh8250]

me too! i feel like most of dog people would also become a cat person as soon as they hear them purring on them, theyre adorablee

[@ThatOneBudgie279]

CATS 👍🏻👍👍🏿

[@imzzei]

I have four kitties

[@Thelift2013]

Will someyhing happen if you don't trainxa dog? I think comands are more of an opțional feature. Also I prefer cats.

[@frollealabanks2020]

Cats are insane, that’s the difference! 😹

[@Rex_R_Rodney]

If you don't let you cat roam outside most of these issues can be avoided, easly.

[@ClefairyRox]

I am decidedly not a dog person. I do not mind watching videos of dogs and I'll even hang around them and pet them if they remain calm and relaxed, but I freak out and freeze up when someone's dog comes charging at me, even if they don't mean me any harm. I got chased around by a family friend's dog when I was a kid and I never fully got over it. I've never owned a cat, but I don't think I'd have the same problem with them.

[@MRVikkthecats]

I prefer cats only. I also like cats much more. I have a cat at home. But dog? No. Because I hate when a dog bites me.

[@MNDCTRL1]

These comments r biased 😂 I love both too!!

[@jacksonyusuf]

Dogs

[@mccod035]

I will argue that cats can be trained at it is getting easier only because we have people who are actually dedicating their time to them. I mean cats are used in films just like dogs.

[@emilybelanger608]

I think both pets

[@SkittyGirl300]

I'm a cat person since I was a kid so I'm more aware about a cat's life.

[@TemperamentalCatLover]

Same

[@vasudev5707]

Cats don't generally require much attention.

[@clachapelle]

CATS ARE BETTER

[@Woolwine]

I agree

[@parham5455]

100% better

[@traviswhaley6515]

Yes 😊

[@edikind3347]

The big difference between cats and dogs is their level of violence: cats if they feel threatened will run away unless you back them into a corner, dogs on the other hand will try to bite your leg off.

[@synvaVal]

Grow up kid

[@richardworthington807]

Cats and dogs

[@kererukindergarten2609]

i love love love cats but some one in my class at school says dogs rule and he says cats suk and he says cats are stupid

[@dragonspirit1639]

Im on the cats team.

[@paulinamalszewska900]

Cats cats cats cats cats 🐈 😄 ❤ ♥ 😍 😆

[@leslie3937]

I always want both. In my entire life I’ve only had ones a$$hole who absolutely hated the other. It was a cat. And my dog was a mostly blind rescue Great Dane. I hated that damn cat. The GD was super sweet and was never aggressive with the cats. But she could walk up to them unexpectedly, because mostly blind. The cat was an ass to me too. The ex still has the cat. So yay?

[@michellecoleman5577]

I really dislike cats being referred to as 'low maintenance'. It gives the wrong connotation and doesn't take into account the care and compromises you have to make to enrich their environment and keep their brain and mental health as strong as their body. It also doesn't account for the extra work it can take to bond and understand your cat as an individual. Also, it should be pointed Especially if you get a kitten;. out that the life span of an outdoor cat only averages 5 to 7 years.

[@jeremyjasonpage5863]

Dogs 😂

[@ziluojaiah8129]

Cats

[@theawfultruth9136]

Doggoooooooooo

[@PowerEditzLFC]

Cry more

[@AverageRK1234]

Hello 👋 all you peasants HE HEE chain ⛓️

[@salmonellagiver]

???

[@rocioaguilera3555]

Both

[@ruthhibbard2274]

Like Cats. Dogs Bite and Bark.

[@benjaminkline2529]

Lol my cat bites me sometimes haha he’s a good boy tho

[@farezz93]

Based on comment, I can simply said all human more attracted to cat 😅 dogs still cute though but cat wins all the time 😂 not sure why. Gods makes them so special.

[@jessicapospolita8350]

I’m more a cat person 🐈🐈

[@csnnav5624]

cats is the best i don't care what people say fu** yo-

[@misterbig9025]

I hate it when my gf sleeps with her golden retriever

[@davidwalker5054]

When you give a dog food. it thinks to itself he is giving me food he must be a God. When you give a cat food. it thinks to itself he is giving me food. I must be a God. That is the only difference

[@weweweLit]

Choose none ez 😂😂😂

[@puppygaming2002]

Dogs are the only animals that love their owner more than themselves they are loyal they won't leave you even if your homeless dogs are cute funny playful most good animal memes are with dogs people don't understand them so they abonand them I hate people thinking dogs are dumb cats aren't so loyal so clever even sciencist said dogs are 2x more clever than cats bc they proved it and I'm not gonna listen to cat people like you they aren't cute or funny I love my cats (*) but dogs are my bestfriends my dad has a sick dog he's silly bc of his sickness so I sit with it when everyone watch tv I sit with it but if it would be a cat I would never do this bc my dog is loyal when I'm sad he comes to me and my cats didn't care dogs are the best and dogs are human's best friend

[@TyceAndStella720]

Here is a tip: NEVER trim a cat's claws! Cats trim their claws by using them. If you don't like a cat scratching up your furniture, get a scratching post. Please never trim your cat's claws, it's bad for them. You should, however, trim dogs' claws. They do not do the scratching thing like cats. Conclusion: never, EVER trim a cat's claws. Regularly trim dogs' claws though.

[@corpedatlanta]

No you should trim cats claws if it’s getting visibly long

[@Mandy87Marie]

You can trim them, just don’t have them declawed, which is permanently removing the nails completely.