Pet dog or Cats Which is Better.....?

@nupats (3564)
India
June 8, 2008 10:34pm CST
hi guys..when i was a kid we had a Doberman very adorable i cried for weeks when it passed away...and since then i never wanted to keep a pet again bcoz it is a big emotional loss...now my son keeps asking for a pet though i m not very keen on this my husband is also telling tht we shud have a pet...i want a pet which wud not b very messy as well, and economical to keep and my son shud b able to play with..what pet wud u suggest...should it b cat or dog? why? any other pet u can suggest keeping?..
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@Timothy31 (649)
• United States
9 Jun 08
I like both cats and dogs. IF i had to choose one or the other though i would choose a cat. I just like cats better for some reason. I have always been a cat person more than i have been a dog person. I guess its just personal preference.
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@nupats (3564)
• India
9 Jun 08
hi Timothy thank u so much for sharing ur views..r cats aggresive and moody?...i have never had a pet cat ..
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9 Jun 08
they can be... it depends on which cat you get how old is your son? that would also play a huge role
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• United States
10 Jun 08
all depends on the cat in general though my experience with cats are they are very sweet caring and loving animals.
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
9 Jun 08
Well if u ask me then i will go for Fish Aquarium. as it can be vert cheap as well as very expensive too, but atleast they wont be messy but sure u need to take care of their water changes, cleaning of aquarium and food
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@cupid74 (11388)
• Pakistan
11 Jun 08
Well, i still believe if u get bit big aquarium and little counsiling on son can be better Cat or dog and ur kids must be presenting look of Tom and JJerry at ur home
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@nupats (3564)
• India
13 Jun 08
thank u dear...good example of tom and jerry but i guess i need to talk to him..i would surely not like to see him trying to play ball with a fish..think abt the poor fish..this guy is really very naughty..have a nice day..
@nupats (3564)
• India
9 Jun 08
hi cupid thanx dear this i also tried bcoz i thought tht it wud b the simplest and easy to maintain..my son is a real brat i caught him so many times trying to pull the goldfish out of the bowl i got scared and gave it away to a close friend of mine..he is very naughty so his pet needs to match his energy level..have a nice day..
@hadi81 (436)
• Indonesia
9 Jun 08
hi,nupats... I'm Hadi from indonesia. I'm prefer cat than dog. it have been 20 years. cat have a funny face and habits. that's my reason why i'm suggest cat than dog.
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@hadi81 (436)
• Indonesia
10 Jun 08
they're not moody... They just wanna having fun with u... If they scratching u, u can hit them slowly... Good luck
@nupats (3564)
• India
9 Jun 08
thank u hadi...i find cats very cute..but am a little scared bcoz they r believed to b moody...is it true do they scratch..will it b safe for a three year old to have a cat? wll the cat play with him?..
@nupats (3564)
• India
10 Jun 08
thank u dear..have a grt day!!
@natrlvr2 (383)
• United States
9 Jun 08
I cannot live without either. I have always had cats and dogs.One thing though, a cat can be left at home alone for acouple days. A dog needs to go out all the time.
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@natrlvr2 (383)
• United States
9 Jun 08
One thing for sure, since your son is a 3 yr. old, no matter what pet you get, you must be with your child at all times when the pet is with him. No matter how much your child LOVES animals, things happen at that age. My son was a HUGE animal lover but when he was alone with the dog, he did things to make the dog bite him.(jumped on him while playing with him,the dog bit him) It was not the dog's fault.The thing is, my son knew what NOT to do but at 3 yrs. old, kids do not 'think' or remember.Know what I mean?
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@nupats (3564)
• India
13 Jun 08
hi dear thank u so much for ur advice will keep in mind..as it is my son is very naughty..i will b careful..thanx dear very sweet of u..have a nice day..
@nupats (3564)
• India
9 Jun 08
thank u so much for this information..tht shows how independent cats are..but do they play with u like dogs...i need the pet as a companion for my three year old..have a nice day..
• Philippines
13 Jun 08
i prefer a dog... coz a dog is a good companion and the dogs are MAN'S BESTFRIEND. they can guide you and guard you. makes u feel safe than a cat... cats are ok but still i like a dog more!
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@nupats (3564)
• India
15 Jun 08
yes dear i m also thinking of a dog for him..thanx for writing in..
• India
15 Jun 08
well i prefer pet dogs over cats,they are more trustworthy. i think they are better friends than humans.
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@nupats (3564)
• India
15 Jun 08
hi dear tht is what we decide to get for our son ..thank u..have a nice day..
@ronslove (481)
• Philippines
12 Jun 08
I love cats better than dog. From I've observed most of the women prefer cats than dogs. Most men, on the other prefer dogs rather than cat.
@nupats (3564)
• India
13 Jun 08
cats are cute and cuddley but dogs are playful and energetic..i think if i pick a cat my son will trouble it beyond limits so i m actually thinking of a dog
@roger3611 (200)
• China
12 Jun 08
personally, i love dogs and hate cats. dogs are cute, brave and loyal but cats are, its hard to say...
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@nupats (3564)
• India
13 Jun 08
yes dear u r right...i also like dogs..but i dont hate cats..take care...thanx for your views
@applefreak (3130)
• Singapore
13 Jun 08
well it is difficult to say which is better. it depends more on your needs and your luck. generally, cats are cleaner animals. but some are so aloof that they'll just hide all day. dogs are usually more play-friendly but sometimes they can be messy. i've known messy cats and i've know aloof dogs as well. i have 3 cats at home with totally different character. one hides all day, one wants to be carried most of the time and one just wants to be loved. btw, how old is your son?
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@nupats (3564)
• India
15 Jun 08
hi dear my son is thre years old...we r now thinking of a dog bcoz a cat may not b able to match his energy level and he will just trouble the cat..thanx for ur views i really appericiat it,,have a nice day..
12 Jun 08
It is so hard to pick. I love cats because my nan has so many of them and i had to get rid of my cat Scratchy. But now i have a dog called Ruby and my nan has a new dog called Tina i think i am going to have to be a dog person. i think dogs are more loyal than cats because dogs live in packs and cats are loners. I apoligise to people with cats who might find that statement offesnsive. My dog Ruby is so special to me, she sleeps in my bed at night and warms up my toes i love her so much so yea, i am a dog person. I hope you get tons of responses, i think this disscusion deserves them, good luck on mylot. x x x x cazziecaz5 x x x x
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@nupats (3564)
• India
13 Jun 08
thank u so much dear..i have never had a pet cat so cant really comment on tht..i find cats very cute and furry...but i doubt if it wud play with my son i need a pet tht matches his energy level..thanx for sharing your views have a nice day..
• China
10 Jun 08
I once have a dog when i was a child, we had good time. He was a nice dog, when i off school, he always company with me, i love him very much. So i think u should take a puppy for your son, the puppy and your son growing together.
@nupats (3564)
• India
10 Jun 08
thanx dear tht is a nice thought i will surely take a puppy so tht their size matches..have a nice day...
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
10 Jun 08
Hello, I love both , but cats have always been my favorite. The loss of a pet can be hard, and when the time is right i think you should look into it. Cats are easier to take care of . It depends what you are looking for as well . If you want a pet to play outide and go for walks then of course a dog is best . Cat are very loving and will never fail to amuse you . For a kid i think i dog would be a lot more fun ;)
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@nupats (3564)
• India
10 Jun 08
thank u so much dear..i m mainly looking for a playmate for my kid so i think a dog wud suit..i also find cats very cute and a ball of fur..but if they dont like playing and running then my brat will only trouble the cat..have a nice day..
@snel27 (48)
• United States
12 Jun 08
I personally like cats better. Dont get me wrong i'm a huge animal lover i actually have 5 cats, 2 dogs and 2 turtles. I'm a huge softy when it comes to animals. but cats have that special personailty that you dont get with other animals. But if your looking for a animal for a young child i would go with a dog, maybe a little dog. They dont eat very much and dont take up very much room, and your son could easily play with it. I think its a great idea for children to be around animals, that way they learn how to treat and love them.
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@nupats (3564)
• India
12 Jun 08
hi dear i also find cats very cute but for my son a cat wud b best...it is amazing tht u have a turtle as a pet that is so unique..when we were small an uncle of mine was the Forest Officer so they had a Fawn he had found it in an injured condition in the fortest and so he got it home..nursed him back to health and he was again left in the forest..
13 Jun 08
I love cats and they are no trouble I keep them outdoors.My husband loves dogs so,He keep his dog in the back yard not to interfare with my cat.so everyone is welcome to the family.Actually we have different pets ,we have birds,fish,and mice.
@nupats (3564)
• India
15 Jun 08
thts nice u two can have your own choice of pets..we r more and less finalised on a dog..thanx for sharing ur views..
@1grnthmb (2055)
• United States
9 Jun 08
Any pet you have is going to require responsibility to take care of it clean up after it, and feed it. Cats are more self contained and require less maintenance, I litter box is a lot easier to clean then to take the dog out several times a day and then clean up after it. Cats are akso more independent and often will not want to play when your son does. Dogs are loyal and all ways there for you. All ways willing to be a friend and play. I personally much prefer dogs. They can be your best friend.
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@nupats (3564)
• India
10 Jun 08
our basic need is tht he gets a playmate and he does not understand a cat will not play with him..he thinks any animal with play with him..yes i had a dog and i love them but i also find cats very cute..so was just thinking.........thanx a lot for ur views have a nice day
@psyche49f (2502)
• Philippines
9 Jun 08
I am not a cat lover, sorry. So I recommend a pet dog. We have a german shepherd and Japanese spitz and both are adorable...they are really considered as man's best friend. Good luck...however, it would be best for you to bring your son to the petshop so that he can choose the pet that would be adorable for him and convenient for you.
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@nupats (3564)
• India
9 Jun 08
thank u so much ..i also personally like dogs but now tht we plan to have one was chking out other options as well..have a nice day..
@harrish (126)
• India
10 Jun 08
hi mam.. ur absolutely correct.. .we can't tolerate the pain if we lose our pets.. because they are very interactive and they also play a role as a baby... they are lovable because of their innocense...according to me dogs are more intimate than cats... as we know dogs are faithful... all pets are inteligent and if we give practise they will obey us.... i think pets are a wonderful creation of god ... dogs are more active than cats and i prefer ur son to suggest for a dog...
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@nupats (3564)
• India
10 Jun 08
thank u harish..i fully agree with u even i m now thinking tht surely a dog wud suit my son and also match his energy level..thank u so much take care...Neetu (my name)..have a nice day
@hanirose (307)
• Philippines
9 Jun 08
i think it depends on your lifestyle.. one thing you should FIRST consider in choosing your pet is always the RESPONSIBILITY... it was our fault that there are stray dogs all over america and now we are the one barbaric enough to go on killing them, because someone was smart enough to get a dog and realize that the responsibility was too much... so please.. dont always think of what kind of pet you are going to get, the coat, the color, the breed.. always think if you can handle the responsiblity of taking care of another living thing.. there's always time, effort, money to consider.
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@nupats (3564)
• India
9 Jun 08
thank u so much for ur views..i really appericiate your sentiments...i can never imagine leaving my pet i will take care till the end..i will provide it the best like i do for my son..only thing i wanted to chk out other options of the kind of pets as well..i had a dog a doberman (Kaizer) he was with me for 10 years and it was very painful to bear his absence in my life..i had a wonderful time with him as my pet and buddy..have a nice day..
• China
9 Jun 08
I think that dogs are better as the big ones are friendly and playful. I guess some cats would be as well but I just don't find they're claws playful.
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@nupats (3564)
• India
9 Jun 08
thank u dear ..i guess u do have a point i also had a big Doberman though they r considered to b ferocious and one man dog mine was very friendly and playful..have a nice day..
9 Jun 08
Hi, I had a Dog and now have 3 cats. first off i must say i miss my dog, cats are boring all they do is eat and sleep. Dogs on the other hand are fun , they can learn some tricks, they will usually bark if some1 gets close to the house which is always useful for security purposes. A dog will teach your son how to be responsible and how to look after things , whereas the cat will bore him and make him wish he never got it. Unless of course he likes sitting around staring at a furball sleeping on the couch all day. :)
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@nupats (3564)
• India
10 Jun 08
hi friend i guess u r right dogs are grt fun..i think i will get a dog fom so tht he can play actively with my son..i find cats very cute to look at but never had as a pet so was checking...thanx dear...