Do you already have cats or are planning to bring one home? Let me tell you one thing and that is that they’re great companions. When you own a cat, you can enjoy lots of physical and mental benefits. In this article, we’ll discuss why cats are great companions. Some people feel that cats can’t compete with dogs in loyalty but IMHO they’re wrong. Allow us to tell you why…

12 Reasons Why Cats Are the Best Companions

There are plenty of good reasons to have cats as companions, but we’ll discuss the most important ones.

1. Cats are quiet

It’s the biggest advantage of cats IMHO. Cat meows are always quieter than dog barks. When cats try their best to annoy you, their voices are still adorable. Moreover, you’ll not receive complaints from neighbors about cat meowing. Those cute little sounds will never annoy you.

2. Cats have low maintenance needs

Cats love to take care of themselves. You don’t have to take your cats multiple times for exercise and their training needs are less than dogs. Remember, they need less attention than dogs but just as much love of course. They love to curl up with their owners when they’re working. You can also leave them alone at home. Dogs sometimes tend to “destroy your home” when they’re alone – almost never the case with cats.

3. They tend to be clean

Cats love to groom themselves so you don’t have to spend much time grooming your four-legged friend. Cats smell better than dogs because they tend to live inside most of the time and don’t roll in unpleasant things.

Their ability to keep them clean makes them look cleaner and softer. Therefore, they’re great companions.

4. No need to worry about allergies

Some people don’t bring pets home because they feel that they will cause allergies. If you have kids at home and introduce them to cats at a young age you reduce the chances of them having allergic reactions towards them.

It will not only prevent allergies but studies have shown they also help your kids from having other types of allergies such as allergies to grass, ragweed, and dust mites.

5. No need to take them outside

If you want to keep your house clean from unpleasant smells, the best way is to take your pet outside when they need to go to the bathroom. Fortunately, cats have more control over their bladder, and you don’t have to take them outside in the middle of the night. You can use a litter box to protect your home from these unpleasant smells.

As mentioned earlier, you don’t have to take them for exercise very often. Short indoor walks are enough for your kittens and they like to keep themselves busy at home. Since they are hardly outside, they don’t get that dirty, so you don’t have to bathe them often.

6. Cats are easy to train

Here we’re talking about potty training. Ensure that you potty train your cats as early as possible. Cats love to hide their waste, so the best way is to show them a litter box and train them to use it.

7. They protect your home from pests

Are you worried about rats? Have you tried different things but failed? Don’t worry; cats are not only great human companions, but they also have good predator instincts so they can help you clean your home from rodents.

Furthermore, they’re good at hunting insects, such as houseflies, moths, and creepy crawlies. Unfortunately, cats don’t like the taste of ladybugs, so they can’t help you there. I guess some people think they are pests?!

8. They’re more affordable to own and maintain

The adoption fee of cats are less expensive than dogs. Cat supplies such as toys, foods, and other essentials are normally cheaper than dog supplies and accessories. Veterinary care generally runs a little cheaper than for dogs too.

Sometimes you don’t have to buy expensive toys for cats, they enjoy playing with milk jug rings, cardboard boxes, and silicone bracelets.

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9. They’re apartment-friendly

If you live in an apartment this is definitely a huge plus. You have to find apartment-friendly dog breeds when you decide to own a dog, but almost all cats are apartment-friendly. Some apartments have restrictions, and they don’t allow adopting dogs or certain kinds of dogs, but you can adopt almost every kind cat. They can take less space so they can live happily inside apartments.

10. Cats are smart

Just like dogs, cats can be very smart. They’re intelligent and can teach your kids some amazing skills. Some studies have shown that some cats are smarter than humans. They have a good memory, and they’re always keen to learn.

11. They’re a great human companion

Final Words

Cats are excellent human companions and they’re more affordable and can be easier to maintain and groom.

Tell us your thoughts in the comment box. Are there any cat benefits you think we’ve missed?