In today's society, cats are gradually overshadowing dogs, which has attracted widespread attention. Netizens have said that it is more worry-free to have a cat, and how did this statement come about? Let's break it down in detail.
First of all, a small home environment can be a source of depression for dogs. In contrast, cats do not need to go out for walks and are more adapted to limited spaces. Raising a dog needs to walk regularly, and cats have their own lazy nature, for this, I believe that many people who have had pets have personal experience. When they get home, dogs need the company and interaction of their owners, while cats are more inclined to enjoy themselves and doze off alone.
Dogs need a relatively independent and quiet space to meet their energetic characteristics, while cats have relatively low requirements for a living environment. In addition, dogs often bark and can sometimes cause complaints from neighbors, while cats are relatively quiet and less likely to annoy people.
Secondly, the cleaning of dogs needs to be done by the owner, while cats have a habit of self-cleaning and only need to bathe occasionally. In addition, the images of dogs and cats in the report often show diametrically opposed situations. Dogs can bite people, while cats are more vulnerable. For example, the controversy over the dog meat festival and dog lovers has further affected the image of dogs in the minds of the public.
In addition, dogs may not have imagined during the process of human domestication that their owners will not even be able to afford a place to live in the future. This contrast may make people more inclined to have cats. Perhaps, as netizens said, the cat's rebellious nature is a pleasure for some people. However, cat lovers are also faced with an "infectious disease" that may be caused by Toxoplasma gondii, a "virus" that spreads quickly and changes people's thinking and behavior patterns.
Some people will fall into a state of talking to themselves because they love cats, while others may indulge in cat abuse for inner stimulation.
In general, having a dog is more like you are accompanying the dog than the dog accompanying you; Raising a cat, on the other hand, is more like you and the cat sharing space, working separately and not interfering with each other.
For modern young people, this state of freedom is even more appealing. Dogs often go out to communicate with others, while cats tend to spend more time with their owners at home. It is because of this difference that the status of dogs in people's minds has declined, which is also a normal phenomenon.
Finally, let's share a true story. A friend has a Ragdoll cat at home.
Once, someone came to visit and saw the Ragdoll with his back to the door, mistaking it for a dog, so he didn't dare to enter the door. Later, when I learned that it was a cat, I felt relieved. The Ragdoll cat's stubborn and arrogant personality makes people love and hate, and it doesn't pay much attention to humans, or even disdain to care about human existence. But when you want to touch it, it will be sticky and close to you, although it does not scream or make trouble, but it is always silently accompanying its owner. That's the beauty of having a cat.
By comparing cats and dogs, we can better understand their different positions in people's minds. Whether you choose to have a cat or a dog, you should make the right choice based on your lifestyle and preferences.