Cats Are Not Small Dogs
Published January 15th, 2008Warning to cat lovers: This post gently pokes fun at the feline species–but it’s all in good fun.
There are self- proclaimed “cat people” and “dog people”, and then there is the hybrid human who exists to welcome all from both camps. I’m more of a big-dog person, but would have no objections if the right small dog or laid back cat were to come along. One of my dogs, however, is petrified of felines of all shapes, sizes, and colours…so maybe no cat in our near future.
While I’ve never owned a cat, I’ve spend many, many days and hours over the last 15 years seeing cats at work, and helping them when they are in trouble. Along the way, I’ve made some interesting observations, and am often fascinated at how so much personality can sometimes come from such a small, furry, package. Some of my cat clients are insensed that anyone would liken their cat to a small dog…I agree…there are some differences…
Why cats are not small dogs:
1. A cat would be very suspicious of a pill hidden in a hot dog.
2. Cats will often sleep all day, and party all night…often on your headboard as you’re try to get a peaceful night’s sleep.
3. Cats have a spiny, barbed tongue–it’s a good thing they don’t give out many kisses!
4. Many cats are independent in contrast to their co-dependent canine counterparts.
5. With a cat, “No” means no.
6. A cat would not tolerate a purse as a mode of transport.
7. If you get bitten by a small angry dog, it is an unpleasant experience. If you get bitten by a cat, that body part could swell up to the size of a football necessitating a trip to the emergency room.
8. Only a cat could have a legitimate behavioural condition called “Petting-Induced Agression”.
9. A cat will pass over an unclean litter box in favour of your shoe…or your bedspread.
10. “Cat Scratch Fever” wasn’t just a song…it’s an infection.
To my cat friends everywere….I salute you!
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