7 differences between cats and dogs

See and hear better

• Cats have vision typical of a nocturnal animal. Dogs are for daytime use. This explains why cats are so big (and sharp-sighted!) eyes. But the colors of both distinguish much worse than a person.
• Hearing in cats is also better developed: it reaches at least 65 kilohertz compared to 45 in dogs. Whereas a human has only 20!
• But in the "sense of smell" round, cats are inferior to the championship. A dog's nose contains 300 million receptors, and cats have "only" 200 million of them. It's awkward to talk about a man with his modest 5 million...

They hide their claws

Every cat owner knows how sharp her claws can be. That's because cats can pull them in — which means they don't blunt when walking. The dog's claws are always outside — and quickly grind off on the floor or the ground. However, this does not mean that only cats need to trim their claws — the condition of this part of the body should be monitored in any pet.

Eat more often

All pets love to eat delicious food, but their needs vary greatly. Cat portions are usually smaller than dog portions, but a cat should have more meals.

In addition, the texture of the feed is important for cats. They prefer dense and moist products, but they perceive powdery and sticky textures poorly. A cat that is used to a certain food structure may refuse an unfamiliar type of food — this is important to consider when switching to a new diet .

Cats and dogs cannot be fed the same food. Individual food lines take into account not the economic needs of producers, but the physiological differences of animals: the length of the intestine, the size of teeth and the activity of enzymes.

Afraid of water

More precisely, they avoid getting wet. Wet cat hair does not allow the air layer to adjust the temperature of the animal's body in heat or cold, and the increased smell can give the cat both to its prey and to larger predators. Unlike dogs, cats do not shake themselves off after bathing and do not arrange long runs, during which they could dry off. That is why animals have such a different attitude to the bathing procedure.

Appreciate comfort

Dogs need space to maintain physical fitness and good mood — for running, playing and walking several times a day. Representatives of the same feline prefer to spend time at home. And even there they are looking for the most cozy and safe place — this is one of the reasons why cats love boxes .

Harder to train

Dog training has become more widespread for a reason — these animals can be engaged in a group and withstand long training sessions. However, wayward cats can and should be! — train. Short but regular workouts will help teach the fluffy beauty basic commands — even if initially the cat does not respond to the name .

Walking by themselves

Dog: "We love each other — we are best friends — we like to walk together so much — play with me."

Cat: "Go away. Come back. I like you. Let me go. Give me a yummy. Go away."

There is a joke in every joke. Everything else is based on real events and is even scientifically explicable. Dogs are members of a pack, and in their owner they see a parent, a friend and a leader in one person. Cats, by their nature, are solitary animals, but this does not prevent them from waiting for delicious food and a fresh tray from the owner.

Fun runs and bathing with a dog — or the comfort of home and the taming of a shrew cat? The choice is yours!