The adoption of a pet animal must be done responsibly. It is not a decision that can be taken lightly, as it is a commitment that will last the entire life of the animal. For all these reasons, it is very important that we inform ourselves in advance about the behavior of both animals, only in this way will we know if they are compatible with us and which one we should choose.
In this article on our site we will talk about the differences between dogs and cats, explaining important details of behavior in cats and cats and other curiosities. Don't forget that in addition, at the time of adoption, you will have to individual characteristics, especially if you are going to live with children, in a small apartment or with other animals.
Who is smarter, a dog or a cat?
Because they are different spaces, it is very difficult to determine from a scientific point of view which of these two animals is more intelligent. A study published in the New Scientist magazine reveals that cognitive abilities are higher in dogs [1] , but in addition, a collaborative study in different universities indicates that dogs have twice as many neurons in the cerebral cortex than cats[2], which would indicate that they are more intelligent. So this first round is won by the dogs.
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Are cats cleaner than dogs?
If we analyze the behavior pattern in dogs and cats, we can see that felines spend half their lives resting and grooming, in fact, they can spend up to 4 hours a day grooming, considerably more time than dogs spend. [3] Cats don't need a bath, because they clean themselves, while Dogs do require regular bathing, especially if they have a tendency to get dirty. Therefore, in this second round the cats win.
Which is more affectionate, a dog or a cat?
To provide a reliable answer to this question, we analyzed a study by Paul Zak that measured oxytocin levels in people after interact with their animals, whether they were dogs or cats. Oxcytocin, known as "the hormone of love" [4] is produced after physical or visual contact in affective relationships, such as in couples or between parents and sons.
Study reveals there was a 5-fold increase in oxytocin levels when humans interactedwith their dogs [5] However, of the 20 relationships analyzed, two of them showed very high levels in cats. Even so, this time the point is taken by the dogs.
Who is funnier, a dog or a cat?
We continue with the differences between dogs and cats, however, it is difficult to determine which of these two animals is more fun, because even after watching hundreds of funny videosIt is impossible to say which of these two species is funnier. So, we'll leave it at a tie.
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Who has a better sense of smell, the dog or the cat?
To answer this question, we must analyze the olfactory receptors of both species. While some breeds may show a higher than average number, in general, olfactory receptors in dogs are between 200 and 300 million, while in cats they are about 67 million [6]
Knowing that we humans have only 5 million, we can determine that both animals have a highly developed sense of smell, although dogs clearly win, with their especially sensitive nose.
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Which is easier to care for, a dog or a cat?
If we review the care that dogs and cats require, such as feeding, walks, space, hygiene and he alth, we can quickly see that cats are much easier to care for. They don't need as much space as a dog, nor do they need to go for walks or take regular showers.
In addition, they often eat less and, with no access to the outdoors, are less likely to contract an internal parasite infestation or external. Even so, in general, they usually require more veterinary assistance than dogs. This time the cats win.
Which one is prettier?
Both animals are cute, especially when they're puppies, so to really find out what the human perception is, we reviewed a study of Jessica Gall about searching for animal videos on the Internet, conducted on 6795 people. The result?
Although most people claimed to have a weakness for both animals, cats provided more relaxation and pleasure to the user In addition, the videos of cats on YouTube have more views per video than any other category. Thus, according to statistics, the most beautiful for humans are cats. [7]
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Who wins, CAT OR DOG?
As you have seen, there is a technical tie, can you help us solve it? Leave your comments indicating the differences between dogs and cats, we read you all!
