Cats VS Dogs: Lifestyle Differences
You may be a dog person - or you may be a cat person. You might also be an animal lover who has both a cat and a dog.
But whether you are around cats or dogs, you will notice that the way a dog owner sees their life is completely different from the way a cat owner sees theirs.
Let’s start with the dinner time. While a dog may wolf down any kind of dog food you bring them, a cat will not. You can try to buy your cat every flavor of wet or dry food, but once they are tired of eating it, they will simply walk away. And they won’t tell you why.
Most likely, in the morning, your cat will have crawled into bed with you to snuggle under the covers - or sleep on top of your head.
Cats do this because they crave heat. And since you lose most of your body heat through the top of your head, don’t be surprised if your cat curls up there to absorb that extra warmth!
On the other hand, your dog will probably sleep at the foot of your bed. But in the morning, they will want to go for a walk.
There’s a big difference between washing cats and washing dogs.
Although it may be hard to believe, cats clean themselves quite efficiently. The surface of their tongue has tiny spines, called papillae, which act as a natural brush that removes extra fur, oils, and debris. This is why they sometimes cough up hairballs.
Cats rarely need to be washed, but dogs are a different story. While they may lick themselves sometimes, they can’t wash on their own. You can do it yourself, but it’s much better to take your dogs to a pet groomer to have their claws clipped and their fur washed. If you do try to do it yourself, make sure to use dog shampoo and lukewarm water.
As well, dogs should be toweled off well and kept inside until they are dry. if dogs get too wet, they will shake off the extra water as an instinct to dry themselves faster.
Dogs and cats will also try to please you in the best way they know. A cat will try to impress you by killing a real mouse and bringing it to you as gift. At the same time, a dog will dig holes in the yard to bury bones for future nourishment. They will also chase squirrels away to protect your property.
Now let’s talk about how your pets spend the day when you are at work.
Cats spend about 75% of their time sleeping during the day. On the other hand, you may find that your dog has chewed up a pair of shoes. They do it because your shoes have your scent on them. Your dog chews on your shoes because it not only relieves their stress but also releases endorphins that make them feel better when you aren’t at home. They may also tear up furtitures.
And keep in mind, your dogs and cats don’t know when you are coming home. So they can become anxiety-ridden just like anyone else.
It’s the same reason a cat purrs when they jump up on your lap. Or on your laptop. So while a dog is a little more respectful of your space when you are working at home, a cat might just jump up and sit on your laptop to get your attention. That is - when they feel like it.
Now let’s talk about how dogs and cats greet you when you come home.
While both pets have a sensitive sense of hearing and a profound sense of smell, cats and dogs are very different creatures. So while a dog will jump up to greet you because they are glad to see you at home, a cat is a little bit more standoffish. They’ll greet you or any of your guests when they get in the right mood.
Speaking of the weekend, this is also playtime for cats and dogs. And while you can take your dog outside to chase a ball, your cat may play on its own. You can even buy a cat an expensive toy, but cats are more likely to play with a small stuffed mouse - or a paper bag that is left on the floor.
Dogs are naturally outside animals. They love to be out playing and walking. This is why dog parks were invented.
Cats? Not so much. They like to be indoors and watch the world from a window view.
Get a leash for a dog so they can enjoy the great outdoors. And if you have a cat, install a window ledge. This will let them bask in the sun while they enjoy the view.
Cats and dogs both shed a healthy amount of hair, but they take care of it differently. While a cat will ingest a fair amount of their hair when they groom, a dog just sheds. So be prepared for a cat to cough up the occasional hairball. It’s perfectly natural.
However, it is wise to invest in a pet-friendly hairbrush. Both cats and dogs hate the sound of the vacuum, but if you brush them once a week, you will have much less hair on your couch and carpets.
While a dog is very trainable, a cat does not obey commands so easily. Dogs are constantly fed treats to obey commands. You can convince your dog to do almost anything with some food.
Cats, on the other hand, are thankful for the treats, but they are much more likely to purr and rub up against your leg than they are to follow your instructions afterward.
I can pet my cat everywhere on his body and he loves it !!!! 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@Loulou La Petite Renarde the d*ck?
Cadyn Carey i- 👀😂
Congrats you have the party purr type
Both deserve the same love!
I am not trying to offend you cats scratch you
I am sorry what I sad but you lucky
My cat greets me better than dogs, she waits for me at the door and when I’m home she meows and purrs it’s the best feeling 🥰 and she is better trained than my friends dog
That’s cute! I’d rather have a cat purr at my leg than my dog jump up on me and try to lick my face off lol.
@@Lemondrop157 yes 😌
My cat screams at me when I come in the door and when I feed the cat outside
My pup always kisses me and greets me...... Every morning we go for a walk.
My cat love it when I pet his belly :>
most cats and i mean MOST hate it. soo if you get another cat sometime then maybe it would not be smart to pet its belly
@@shttymess3757 yes...gacha fan
Don't do it...I don't recommend this
Well some cats hate it but don’t tell you moon *
I’m allowed at the belly only under specific circumstances, but she loves it then!
My cat eats anything and let’s me pet it anywhere. She’s almost like a dog
no, your's is a normal cat, except if you belly rub it and it doesn't care (cat don't request belly rubs) yours is a party cat. they love to be petted everywhere.
same
Tiffany I can touch her belly without getting scrtached
Well the video is misinformation
Cat is cat not dog
Even though this is true for some cats and dogs we can all agree that every pet and animal are special
Mostly accurate, though I have a few things to add. Cats mostly play at night, somewhere around 11:00 pm-12:00 am. This might get a little annoying, as more playful cats will try to wake you up to play. If you don’t want to be woken up at 1 in the morning, you should get a more peaceful and chill cat. Cats also enjoy being outside too, my outdoor cats don’t play with toys since they get most of their entertainment from playing outside. If you’re gonna let your cat outside, please don’t trim their claws, they won’t have a way to defend themselves. Indoor cats need more toys to play with, or more places to explore/hide. Cats are curious animals and prefer their life being an adventure. The dog information is good, but a side note: keep in mind that not all dogs are social. And please, train your dogs. Most dogs get rehoused because people get upset with them doing their business inside or chewing their stuff. And please, please, please remember: YOU ARE IN CHARGE. Show your dog that you’re the alpha, and act like wolves would. Show your dogs when you are unpleased with their behavior, and punish them to make them never do it again. This may sound harsh, and lot of people always say, “stop it, that’s mean and your hurting them,” but I’m really not. Show your dog who’s boss and maybe they’ll be able to live a happy life without ever getting rehomed. My dogs never jump on people, they always let us inside or outside first, they only get on furniture when they’re allowed (well one does), and most important they respect us. A dog who does the opposite of these things don’t respect you, they think THEY are in charge. And train your dog not to hurt chickens, it’ll help the chicken owners.
I agree with your dog facts! I always make sure to let them know that I am the alpha. I too agree with you on how it is annoying is when people say “don’t yell at my dog, that’s mean!” I’m not yelling at them, I’m being firm. My Dachshund listens to me for the most part. She’s a bit stubborn! Lol 😅 As you have mentioned, if you don’t train them, they’ll think they’re the boss. I want to own a Rottweiler and Pit Bull someday. Doing a lot of research on both breeds so that I can not only give them the best life possible, but I need to know how to train them as well since both breeds are a bit protective of their packs! Lol 😂
NO PUNISHMENT!!! They don't understand it and all dog' trainers are agree: dog want to please the master, so you BETTER REWARD THEM WHEN THEY ACHIEVE YOUR GOAL than punishment that can be VERY SOUL HARMING and will end to the opposite results!!! FIRST, you must understand dog 's logic or dog thinking which is FAR AWAY different from our human logic!
Woah I don't think you're a good dog owner. I'd never seen people punishing their dog for training, lol. That's not good dude. I agree with your words of dogs' bad behaviours, but it's just that their owners don't train them well. And never make you an Alpha to your dogs. I really hate that concept. Dogs naturally see you as an elder being than them (except some breeds). They respect you. Being an alpha to a dog is like the dog being a servant to you and they don't deserve that.
3:15 My cat sees me and almost runs to me to greet me
Mine to
Hate to break it to ya but that doesn't mean it loves you , just curious. Dogs on the other hand genuinely do love you, and they extremely good showing it.
@@jcdenton1256 Cats also have feelings and can also love you?? My cat only lets me cuddle with her, never the others in my family so there’s clearly something going on
@@amilkshake3843 yes u r right, something is off lol
I like this video very informative good work Jaw-Dropping Facts
It is
Wow, this is the first cats Vs dogs video that I have seen that doesn't make cats look awful even though there amazing
I’m more of a dog person, and I love cats, I wish I weren’t allergic to them lol. But yeah dogs are great to!
Cats are more like human moods 😂
They are like teenagers
@@christianpascual4525 OH u reminded me when my cat was a teenager his favourite hobby was head hopping he basically was on the starirs and when we came he jumped on our heads-
@@christianpascual4525 and it’s boring
@@NathanBlox69 lol, i dont think you have a cat
@@NathanBlox69 you are boring
I just love cats so much, I have one at home and I feed three other at work on a daily basis. They are just adorable creatures.
No cats are more cats hate water because they are many bacteria in the water
@Evita Ender girl try to take other ppl opinions Bruh.
Ikr! cats are a adorable 🥰
It's so fun to watch when you have both. 😊 Pets are adorable and yea both are very different by nature. It's like day and night. Both are adorable and show affection in their own way. Only difference is cat love personal space, they come to you when they want or misses you whereas dog, they just seek your attention 😉. Dogs are loyal and you can see it from their actions. It's good to have both n i love both equally. Just make sure don't leave your pet or dump them like some toy, it's a lifetime commitment
Yeah but i dont like how dogs bark at people for no reason+😻-🧸 but i still like dogs 5%cats95%
dogs are too noisy and in your face@@gzzzantonio7007
Damn these facts really do be jaw dropping fam squad
I’ve got 2 dogs, one big German shepherd, and a small Pomeranian. Some say it’s not a great fit, but I think it’s perfect, whenever my pom barkes or yips, my german shepherd will come running over, it’s almost like he’s saying “I’m here princess what do you need?”😂 There relationship is amazing and hilarious!
After I adopted a dog, now I know I’d be more comfortable with a cat. My dog plays way too much , not obedient and too friendly to strangers.
And my cat always welcome me home after office. Now I lost her and can’t find her anywhere. So sad...
@@whatacrap2861 nuuuuu have you found her jet?
If you want a good obedient dog that’s protective or mean to strangers, the German shepherd, Rottweiler, or Doberman are all amazing choices. You need to do research on dog breeds before you get one, there are tons of breeds and there is certainly one waiting for you to adopt it. You cant just get a breed and not know it’s traits, then tell people how horrible it’s traits are for not having the ones you want, and proceed to give it away. There’s a dog breed for everyone out there, you just gotta look and do some research. And it’s ok if your just not into dogs! Cats are amazing as well!
My cat greets me by meowing loud.
I think you've done a mistake in 4:10 cats love playing outside especially if they have siblings they play with literally everything they climb up trees , play with sticks and blah blah blah
True and sometimes they play chicken on the road and lose.
Play with sticks?? Don’t lie what if they don’t have siblings to play they normally sits
it has something to do with their age, my cat is old right now he loves to outside bc its summer but he does not play-
Well as a dog person I personally love dogs but when I went to my friends house they had a pet cat her name was Lexi she was so sweet! To love so basically both! I treat them with the same respect!❤️
Such a good cuddler!
I love this video and I watched it multiple times in one day
Very useful content thanks!
My shehtzu loves to sleep with me feet its like im wearing a breathing socks
I have a cat and a dog in real life
Me too I have a dog and a cat and getting another dog soon
Oh cool 😎
The fact he showed lefting experience at the end XD
My cat also comes to door to greet me.
Are you a dog or a cat person and why? I am a cat person because they are very clean, quiet (in most cases), less annoying than some dogs and a nice companion in a lot of ways.
Im a cat person and i had to pay somany money iust cause my cat kiled a dog on the street but atleast its done
@@gerpyx7253 what TF
my cat is sleeping in my bed right now with a blanked over him🥺
@@gerpyx7253 LOLLL at least it's done☠️ I don't like dogs either but damn
My Puppy loves to sleep in the bathroom 😅
Bc he poops non stop no really non stop lol
My dog enjoys giving me glaring looks when I do pretty much anything, sounds like Chewbacca, and is my everything. The perfect little fluff ball of love.
I can train my cat:) I teach her to sit peacefully before asking for food or whenever I show my palm to her and she always does that:)) Ig some cats can be trained although not as easy as training dogs
i tried learning my cat to dance but i relized that did not work- mostly becouse he is 11 years old and also becouse the dance were so freaking hard-
I train my cat to sit and stay so some cats are trainable but not all
My cats always greet me and love to play all the time. And my cats are very trained and are really good at listening to me . And when I walk past them they will literally grab at my leg with their paws. Lol
I like this content 👍
Imma cat person but both of them are cute but cats have once been gods. Therefore cats are superior.
I LOVE BOTH❤❤❤
Cat person here !! CATS = best species on Earth!! 🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈🐈❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Hello
Cats suck dog are better
@@memergod8199 but why?!
@@memergod8199 everyone has their own opinions! I love both!
Yesssssssss catssss are the best creatures in the whole multiuniverse
How you edit so well which software? Please tell me
Number 1 cats get tired off their food and they won't eat it anymore. Not my cat. She will literally eat anything. Whether its a bagel, ham, or cat food
I'm a cat and dog and Animal lover I love aminals
Cat is also a social anime. My cat chiyo runs off wheneven the door is open and plays with the outdoor cats which is not safe due to viral infection
Cats hate the vacuum cleaner but love to ride on roombas.
I'm both a cat person and a dog person And have 2 cats and 1 Great Dane :) Also, one of my cats lets me rub his belly... does this mean he trusts me?
Yeah! If a cat shows you their belly it means they trust you, as they know that their stomach is a very vulnerable area of their body :)
iam mostly a cat person i have an old cat and an little Little puppy my cat says hello to you :3
Same here but my dog makes the difference here. For me my dog is a family member because she is too different from being just a pet. Meanwhile, cats are literally just pets
5 seconds in and I'm already amazed by the bluntness of that succession of stereotypes: Dog = Man = Blue, Cat = Woman = Pink I'm not offended, it just reminded me of my exercise books in elementary school, back in 1988. :P
When I watch your videos I feel like I’m watching a school video
Every cat I’ve ever had has greeted me at the door.
"Jaw-Dropping Facts" ...
I am a dog person for sure! 🐶 I just get a bit scared of cats 🐱
I am scared of dogs
Cats are cute! How the fuck can you be scared of them? I'm scared of dog lovers.
@@countryoffelines Cuz they look creepy and besides, they aren’t as fun and active as dogs
@@countryoffelines so. Dog owners are more generous than cat lovers that says bad words. I appreciate that self fact.
@@beatifulk4260 that's not a Fact
My cats greet me every time i come home.
my Cat is the Love of my Life! God Bless!
I'm both!
Cat: the rebellious child who loves you but won't show it Dog: attention seeking baby
You can tell a lot about a person depending if they own cats or dogs because of the nature and relationship with said pet. Cats are independent so the owners tend to be that way, Whereas dog owners usually have a tag along because dog owners have a dynamic with their pets that they are their owners 🤣 Another study showed dog owners tend to follow rules and cat owners are non conformist! Cat owners love working alone and are usually anti social, dog owners love a social circle and love to be a in a team. Lastly cat owners are more open minded, whereas dog owners are usually closed off to anything new.
“Cats like to be indoors” lol
anddd my cat is outdoors about 3-6 hours a day
0:30 for me my dog doesn’t like to eat while both my cats start to run once they hear me shake their food container
when I leave my cat alone she just keeps on meowing at the door and once I come back she’s just sitting there and then she just jumps on me and licks my face
Cats can learn tricks though! I tought mine how to wave and give me a fist bump
My cat tought herself to open the door by jumping on the door handle
@@pineapple9847 my cat learend that too! he uses his paw witch is the most adorible thing ever i swear to god 😍🥺
Not at all. Cats are indifferent and don’t even like to interact with us, well most of them. They just want you for food. Meanwhile, dogs are smarter and learn faster. I mean we have dog police for investigations, cats could never.
@@pineapple9847 that’s not something they learn, but something they notice and do when they can.
Proud cat lover here❤️
I love cats and dogs
Well, my dog also sometimes sleeping on my head or on my belly. She always goes under my blanket and she will wake me up by licking my hand or my cheek. Its the sweetest thing which makes my morning day brighter 🥰 Had dogs and cats for years, i must say whether you have a dog or a cat, bathing is a must for both animals, because nothing clean on their saliva. Both contained germs and don't forget on 2016 a scientific study mentioned that cat's saliva is the worst which could make your wound even red and swelling. Try to compare being bitten by cat and dog (with the same body weight), your wound which caused by dog's bite will healed only for days while cat's bite will forced you to go to hospital to get some antibiotics.
I think I have a cat that looks like a dog😳😂
What the
My cat never gets tired of her food
My best time was when I was a puppy owner I miss ny baby so much
I love all animals. But cats are something special.
I like cats....
Dogs are just normal npc in a game (no effence dog lovers)cats are just a really good mod
The most last one was true😂
After just one day my kitten was fully trained and the said cats won’t obey you
Me: look a dog is getting clowser. Brother: lets get otta here. Dog: l'm ganna get you i will attck you
My cat to play out side if I don't take him became mad and continuouses say moew-moew
Cats😍
Cats are cool, but I prefer dogs much more,p. I think that dogs imprint on humans a lot more than cats do, I think they share there love a lot more than cats do. All cats do is play hard to get. Like all the cats I’ve meant, flippin run away from me, like, I just want to say hi. But when I want to pet a dog and say hi to a dog, the dog will happily do so. I also like dogs cause they protect my family, my german shepherd won’t let my family out of his sight. As soon as we’re gone, he’s gone as well, and right beside us. Dog are always there for us. And they work for the police, and save lives every day. Cats don’t. I like dogs so much more, there just so loving and loyal❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
My cat hides treats under fridge too
Wow most of us have cats and dogs I don’t I only have a doll -_-
Different Animals if you want a best friend and reward a dog wins , if you want a pet but nothing more that may amuse you get a cat . Both are fantastic as family members but a dog will love you back no matter what
I miss my dog so much I don’t want to go on
Cats and dogs are my fav pets ✅
I have an objection about cats my orange tabby is 1 year and 6 months old he's very social is very playful he sits by the door just to wait on me to take him outside on a leash he needs constant attention if he doesn't get it he will walk around whining there are times I am relieved to go to work due to the fact my cat is overly affectionate if there's a food he will not eat he will eventually eat when he gets hungry enough he does not have a choice in the matter as I am the one who's working my butt off and providing I know him like the back of my hand he reminds me of a human child the temper tantrums when he doesn't get his way he is one-of-a-kind is my first cat and he is totally opposite of the rumors I have heard about cats I have to wear gloves when I play with him he scratches my arms and hands up but I love him he even Waits by the door when I come in form work walk into the door he will immediately roll over on his back and excitement to see me he will do that a few times blocking my path until I acknowledge Him not once has dispelled he follows me everywhere there are times I trip over my own feet to avoid stepping on him he almost never leaves my side explain that one to me about a cat it's even worse when he gets catnip he makes me laugh
I don't like cats but I love dog🙂
Cat's have the next level attitude 😂lol
this is why dogs are my favorite animals
this is why cats are my favorite animals
I told a ex friend that cats are cleaner than dogs she didn't believe me and she hang the phone up in my ear and I thought that the call dropped 😢and I was very disappointed in her actions being that we have been friends for years and I will pray for her even though we are no longer friends now 😢
why does this channel upload so little :/
3:14 cats aren't standoffish they’re really dependent creatures
Which one should I have
from my 10 years experience of owning a cat and a dog I can state that they are not very difference creatures at all - apart from twice daily short walks, my dog acts like a cat - silent and sleeping all day & night :)
I like cats
Both😂
I love cats
Rescued cats behave much different, they are more affectionate and much less distant as the video shows. I have only rescued cats and I can tell you they follow me to every room, they squize themselves to have a place on my bed, on my lap, everyone battle for a piece of me!! 😂😂😂😂😂
I wonder how wild dogs clean themselves.. do they keep on stinking until they get wet through rain?
My cat literally eats anything no matter what
Both have something in common, we both hate each other saying mean things about our pets
I'm a dog people person. I like cats, but I prefer dogs.
Jack Brianna Jensen Same
I lke this content
Maybe this video is based on habits based on past species, but i have both a cat and dog in my one bedroom place. We’ve got a big yard and they love playing together. My dog doesn’t chew my shoes, and my cat isnt standoffish at all when i come home. Also my cat has eaten everything I’ve ever fed him. He must self identify as a dog..
Also a cat is far more intelligent and an acrobat i have a dog and they are thick and clumsy but thats why we love them. A cat is like a super power with balance skills speed jumps and night vision .
Cats are actually very social creatures and prefer your company. Some cats are outdoor. You can get a leash of better a harness for your cat if they enjoy being outside.
Scientifically a bath is much cleaner than licking. Germs will still remain on places not covered by licking. Dogs are more receptive than cats to a bath. By bathing a dog regularly, dogs are cleaner.
My cat hag me wen she miss me