Cats may be one of the most popular pets among people. However, raising cats has its pros and cons that we will talk about in detail in this article.
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Pros of raising cats at home
Cats do not need extra care
In general, cats need to eat and drink, and a place designated to sleep and another place designated for littering, which is usually called the "Litter Box", which is a small box in which some sand is placed to absorb their urine and trap odors. Cats are considered self-reliant animals and do not need constant supervision or accompaniment.
Provide emotional support to the owner
Although cats have a bad reputation when it comes to feelings or empathy, they can be very affectionate and may offer empathy and emotional support to their owner. The presence of cats in a person's life has a calming effect on the nerves.
Cats are fun animals
It is fun to observe cats and their behavior, which can be exciting or strange at times, especially the strange lying positions they take when they are relaxing. It is also fun to watch cats play with a toy or a ball or spool of woolen thread, or play with them by highlighting the wall and watching them try to catch the moving spot of light.
Domestic cats are able to fight parasites
Since ancient times, humans have kept cats at home with the aim of controlling rodents, insects, and even snakes. Even today, many cats enjoy chasing mice and other small animals whose presence and breeding may be disturbing in the home.
Cats have a special aesthetic
It is true that all animals look cute, cute and very beautiful when they are young, but kittens are superior to other animals in this regard. In addition, cats maintain their beauty after they grow up with their wide colored eyes, soft fur, mustache and small pointy nose.
Cats do not require a lot of space
Cats do not mind living in small city apartments as long as there is a window through which they can see the world around them and they are relatively small animals. Of course, cat owners can allow them to go out on their own so that they do not feel imprisoned, and usually cats return on their own to the house when they are satisfied with exploring the outside world.
Cats don't need to walk
This may be the most important difference between raising dogs and raising cats as the dog needs a daily walk and the dog becomes irritable and sad when deprived of these walks. As for cats, they do not need to leave the house much, or at least do not oblige their owner to accompany them, and some prefer to stay inside the house and refuse to go out, especially since they are able to play and move inside the house freely.
Disadvantages of raising cats at home
Fill the house with their fur
The first and most obvious sign of cats is the presence of traces of fur or hair on clothing. These effects are most prominent inside the home on furniture, beds, carpets, tables and everywhere in the house. Once you have a cat in the house, prepare yourself for cleaning periodically to get rid of the hair that fills the place.
litter box cleaning
Cat litter is very smelly, in addition, they dispose of their litter in a box filled with sand, meaning that the litter does not disappear into the sewage system. This requires cleaning the sandbox or at least replacing the sand periodically to avoid bad smell in the home and bathroom in particular. Of course, cats can be trained to urinate outside the house, but this is not always available.
shredding furniture cloth
When raising a cat at home, it is very likely that its claws will leave a rip-like mark on furniture, curtains, and even bed linen. Precautionary measures can be taken to reduce this phenomenon such as clipping the claws, but they will quickly grow and get longer so that the cat can scratch the furniture again if not your clothes or even your face.
Cat breeding may make some people reluctant to visit your home
In this section, we will not talk about people who do not like cats or who suffer from cat phobia. Rather, we will mention the people who are allergic to cats, who start sneezing or itching when approaching a cat or even sitting in a place that contains a cat, who are estimated at 10% of the people. This point may affect the social or even emotional lives of cat owners.
Cost of visits to the vet
It is not possible to raise a cat at home without periodically visiting the vet. Cats need a set of vaccinations that protect their owner from some diseases that cats may transmit, in addition to periodic visits to check on their health or when they need to be sterilized, not to mention accidents, injuries and diseases that may be exposed to them, which may lead to paying huge sums to the veterinarian.
Cats are hunters by nature
Although cats may be useful for keeping mice and other harmful animals and insects away, they do not distinguish animals if they are enemies or friends. This means that she will catch sparrows even home from her if she can, for example. In addition, it is common for cats to bring their prey home with pride, so do not be surprised when your cat returns from his hunting trip with a dead rat in his beautiful mouth.
Cats are stubborn and naughty animals
It is possible to train dogs to be careful with the right technique, but cats are difficult to train or make them obey. In addition, cats are animals that enjoy vandalism and throwing things off tables. How many times have we enjoyed watching the video of the cat throwing the glass of water off the kitchen table for no reason.
Cats and the Flea Problem
Fleas are easy for cats to catch, and their thick fur provides a suitable environment for these fleas to hide. In addition, cats in general do not like to bathe, so it is difficult to get rid of fleas after they are on their body. Even if your cat doesn't mind bathing, you'll need to purchase a special solution or cleaner to get rid of fleas before you spread them around the house.