In the past the cat was an animal that lived only outside; However, during Ancient Egypt it began to be kept as a furry companion ... and even as a sacred animal. But even so, it shouldn't be anything strange that he could go in and out of the house whenever he wanted. It wasn't until less than three centuries ago that they had to get used to living within four walls.
Especially since the middle of the last century, more and more we have realized how beneficial it is to share our life with a furry inside the home. But…, What are the advantages and disadvantages of having a cat in a flat?
Advantages
Let's start with the advantages, which are what we all want to know first 🙂. Living with a cat in a flat has the following:
- We know at all times where you are and how, avoiding unnecessary suffering and worry.
- We can give you what you need: food, water, a bed, toys.
- If something happens to you, we could get him to the vet quickly.
- We can adapt the house to the cat, putting scratching trees and shelves at different heights.
Drawbacks
It is important to know the drawbacks in order to make the best decision depending on our possibilities and the needs of the cat:
- The happiness and health of the cat depends on us; That is, if we don't play with him every day and take care of him as he deserves, we will make him frustrated.
- If you have ever gone out and liked it, it will be very difficult to have it between four walls 24 hours a day (I tell you from experience).
- A flat, or any other home, It will never be able to offer the stimuli that the field does offer, for example. The different smells, textures, insects, etc. that a cat can be found outside they will not be found inside your home.
- This is closely related to the previous one: if we want it to adapt without problems to living in an apartment, it will be very important to adopt someone who has not known the street or the countryside.
We hope this helps you choose whether or not to have a cat 🙂.