What Makes Cats Great Pets

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Dogs are man’s best friend, true. However, dogs can get really smelly and messy. That is why cats are becoming more and more popular when it comes to people who want to have and take care their very own pet.

There are a number of reasons why some people think that cats are better than dogs and here are just some of them.

• Cats are more polite to our guests. Dogs can be really loud when you have guests in your house. They bark, leap, and paw on the newcomers that they see in your house. Cats on the other hand are more polite and they usually hide and shy away from your guests.
• Cats are better-smelling than dogs. Dogs can get smelly after a while. Cats however clean themselves every now and then and because of this, they generally smell better.
• Cats can be really amusing without them knowing it. Cats just have a simple way of making us all laugh, even without them trying. Just search the internet for funny cats and you will be bombarded with videos and photos of very funny cats. You don’t only have a pet, you also will have a toy that can effortlessly make you laugh.
• Cats are not a pain in the ears. Dogs can get irritating when they bark in full volume. Cats, even at their loudest are far quieter than dogs making them less irritating to own.
• You get a natural insect repellant with cats. Our feline pets have something against bugs that they won’t let these insects just get away. They catch, torture, and then kill these insects without mercy. So with a car around, insects should be the last of your worries.
• Cats take good care of their toys. Better than dogs, cats keeps their playthings okay for longer. So you don’t need to regularly buy toy for your cat pets.
• Cats are low maintenance pets. Unlike dogs that need regular walking, bathing, and grooming, cats need very little of those.

However, like dogs, cats can also get quite dangerous as they can also attack you with one wrong move you make. That is why just like with any other pets, you need to know cats better to prevent getting attacked by them.

If you have been attacked by someone else’s cat, never forget to ask the opinion of Los Angeles personal injury lawyers to help you get claims for the injuries, pain, and suffering you might get because of cat or any kind of animal attacks.  

Dogs Beyond Attacks: Fun Facts about America’s Most Favorite Pet

 If you are from Los Angeles, chances are, you are aware that dog bite accidents are recorded almost every day.

According to Los Angeles attorneys, hundreds of personal injury cases are pursued each year in the State of California due to dog bite accidents. However, despite the prevalence of dog attacks in California, people should not only associate or stereotype dogs with aggressive behavior, because these furry little animals have so much fun and enjoyment to offer.

Aside from the fact that millions of Americans get bitten by dogs each year, there are also other more pleasant facts about pooches. The following are some of miscellaneous fun facts and trivia about canines:

•    Puppies only get to see and hear their surroundings after 10 to 14 days from their birth; they are born blind and deaf
•    Dogs are believed to have descended from wolves in Asia about 14,000 years ago
•    Oldest known dog breeds include Basenji, Akita Inu, Lhasa Apso, Pekingese, Shih Tzu, Tibetan Terrier, Chow Chow, Alaskan Malamute, and Afghan Hound
•    There are at least 74 million pet dogs in the United States
•    Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the United States since 1990
•    Border Collie is recognized as the most intelligent dog breed because it can be easily trained and it can figure things out without the assistance of a trainer or its owner
•    At least 4,000 dogs have served in the American military during the Vietnam War
•    About $17.4 billion were spent on pet food in 2009 alone
•    According to historical accounts, because of his people’s so much interest and devotion to dogs, Julius Caesar had to remind Ancient Rome citizens to pay more attention to their family members than their dogs
•    Experts suggest that dogs have at least 100 different facial expressions
•    The oldest dog ever that lived was an Australian Cattle who lived for about 29 years

Dogs can be very fun to pet and to own as long as you provide it with proper training, care, and affection; otherwise, it can hurt you or other people.