Domesticated- Cats Verses Dogs
Domesticated- Cats verses Dogs
Alicia Gallegos
ENG 121: English Composition 1
Justin Brumit
September 17, 2012
DOMESTICATED- CATS VERSES DOGS Humans have domesticated animals for hundreds of thousands of years, cats and dogs are two of the most common. As cats and dogs became more domesticated over the years we can see that they have become used to living in captivity. Since cats and dogs are completely different species, the comparison and contrast will be made on how they are both common household pets. Going through the topics of characteristics, size, activities, grooming, caring and feeding of these types of pets, we will see the differences and similarities they have with each other. As we go through each pet trait you should be able to make a decision on which one would best suite you.
Let’s begin with the similarities between cats and dogs, for the understanding of what both types of animals have to offer as well as some disadvantages. The most common thing between cats and dogs is that they both have fur, which can cause allergies to act up, from the dander in their fur, also more cleaning of the house because of the shedding. For these types of domesticated animals, it is highly recommended that you take them in for regular check-ups with a veterinarian for vaccines and other health related problems. Both cats and dogs can eat wet, dry, or a combination of the two foods to maintain a healthy diet. It is often seen by pet owners to take their dog or cat into a groomer for a bath, hair-cut, nail trimming, and flee treatment even though it is commonly known that these types of animals groom themselves. Another basic trait that dogs and cats are alike is they can adjust for outside or inside living without having any problems. At the same time they both have litters twice a year and can have as many as ten babies during a single litter. Both cats and dogs are one in the same when it comes to being loveable and giving affection, and both like to
Alicia Gallegos
ENG 121: English Composition 1
Justin Brumit
September 17, 2012
DOMESTICATED- CATS VERSES DOGS Humans have domesticated animals for hundreds of thousands of years, cats and dogs are two of the most common. As cats and dogs became more domesticated over the years we can see that they have become used to living in captivity. Since cats and dogs are completely different species, the comparison and contrast will be made on how they are both common household pets. Going through the topics of characteristics, size, activities, grooming, caring and feeding of these types of pets, we will see the differences and similarities they have with each other. As we go through each pet trait you should be able to make a decision on which one would best suite you.
Let’s begin with the similarities between cats and dogs, for the understanding of what both types of animals have to offer as well as some disadvantages. The most common thing between cats and dogs is that they both have fur, which can cause allergies to act up, from the dander in their fur, also more cleaning of the house because of the shedding. For these types of domesticated animals, it is highly recommended that you take them in for regular check-ups with a veterinarian for vaccines and other health related problems. Both cats and dogs can eat wet, dry, or a combination of the two foods to maintain a healthy diet. It is often seen by pet owners to take their dog or cat into a groomer for a bath, hair-cut, nail trimming, and flee treatment even though it is commonly known that these types of animals groom themselves. Another basic trait that dogs and cats are alike is they can adjust for outside or inside living without having any problems. At the same time they both have litters twice a year and can have as many as ten babies during a single litter. Both cats and dogs are one in the same when it comes to being loveable and giving affection, and both like to
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