Advantages and disadvantages of having a cat

Thinking of adopting a furry one? If so, you will be interested to know what are the advantages and disadvantages of having a cat, truth? Depending on who you ask for an opinion, one of their lists will always be longer. In our case, the advantages far outweigh the problems that may arise, and living with a feline is wonderful.

The friendship relationship that one can have with one is a relationship of equals. Only if it is treated with respect and affection, we will receive that same in return. And if we take care of it as it deserves, we can be sure that coexistence will be pleasant for both parties. Even so, we will be objective and realistic so that you can make the right decision for you.

Advantages

• He is a great friend and companion: It is possible that they have told you that he is very independent, and even antisocial, but ... reality does not correspond to fiction. It is an animal that makes itself loved and that, if you give it what it needs (not only food and water, but also company) it will want to be by your side as long as possible.
• Improves health: have a cat at home and enjoy it will allow you to feel better. Why? Because purring and petting a furry dog ​​are known to help prevent heart disease, as they regulate blood pressure thus avoiding stress.
• It adapts well to living in a small spaceWhether you live in a flat or an apartment, the cat will adapt well to living there. Of course, you have to spend time with it and play with it so that it burns energy.
• You don't need to go for a walkUnlike the dog, the domestic feline does not need to go for a walk. But it is important to keep in mind that you need encouragement; that is, you can't leave him alone at home bored without doing anything because otherwise he will feel very bad.
• It's fun and endearingWhether it's playing or napping, it will make you feel so good that you want to keep enjoying it. Take advantage and take pictures to remember, it grows very fast! 😉

Drawbacks

• During the shedding shed hair: in spring and especially in summer it is an animal that tends to shed a lot of hair, unless it belongs to a breed that it does not have, such as the Sphynx. But this has an easy solution: two or three daily brushings to remove dead hair, and that's it.
• May cause allergy: many people have allergies to cat hair and / or dander. Fortunately, you can do several things to prevent it, such as putting Vetriderm in your hair, which is a kind of non-lathering shampoo that prevents you from shedding so much hair, as well as others that you can discover here.
• Meows at night during heat: once or twice a year, depending on the climate in the area, the cat will go into heat. This means that if you do not have permission to go outside, you will meow a lot and incessantly during the night. If it is a male, it can become even a little violent. But also for this there is a solution: castrate him before it has the first heat, about 6 months if it is female, and about 7 months if it is male.
• Bite and scratch: Being a predatory animal, its teeth and claws are strong enough to break the bones of small rodents, and of course, they can do a lot of damage to a human. Therefore, it is very important to teach from day one to do not scratch nor bite, always with patience and respect, and never using violence.
• The farewell is very hard: when it is time to say goodbye to him, either because he is very ill and nothing can be done for him, or when he is very old, or because he has disappeared and has not returned for a long time, saying goodbye to him is very, very hard, so much so that it is normal for you to go through the different stages of grief if you really wanted it.

We hope this can help you decide 🙂.