Better question is why people don't like cats.
this post was submitted on 11 Nov 2023
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Some people are better with consent than others.
And it goes both ways. Lots of dogs will run up and jump on you, lick you, ram their nose into your crotch, etc. Most cats won't do anything they might be considered intrusive unless you've put quite a bit of effort into convincing them it's ok.
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My cats are the perfect balance of affection, entertainment, and low maintenance.
Dogs are great, but I can leave my cats alone for a long weekend and when I get home, the house is just as I left it.
As someone with dogs, I envy this so fucking much.
I have both dogs and cats and cats are indeed very low maintenance.
Iβve gotta be completely honest, anything is better than other people.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toxoplasma_gondii
Also because my cat is the cutest
What the hell does toxoplasmosis have to do with liking cats?
It inhibits the fear response in rodents, so they are more likely to cuddle up with cats
The joke being that humans are infected too
In rodents, T. gondii alters behavior in ways that increase the rodents' chances of being preyed upon by felids. Support for this "manipulation hypothesis" stems from studies showing that T. gondii-infected rats have a decreased aversion to cat urine while infection in mice lowers general anxiety, increases explorative behaviors and increases a loss of aversion to predators in general. Because cats are one of the only hosts within which T. gondii can sexually reproduce, such behavioral manipulations are thought to be evolutionary adaptations that increase the parasite's reproductive success since rodents that do not avoid cat habitations will more likely become cat prey
Apparently it is a popular American myth.
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On the whole, there was little evidence that T. gondii was related to increased risk of psychiatric disorder, poor impulse control, personality aberrations, or neurocognitive impairment.
lmao imagine having an affinity towards felines because a parasite told you to
Because I can actually observe my adopted cat loving me more with every passing month. We're learning each other, he communicates with me and gets closer and closer. For the first year he didn't even think about cuddling but now he's on my laps everyday. It's really nice to feel him liking me more and more so I like him back as well. It's a very positive circle of affection.
Cause they are cute and mimic babies.
And they infect your brain with a cat loving infection.
Toxoplasmosis?
That's the one!
I've had both over my life. Both have pros and cons.
As others have said, cats overall require less attention; both in interaction and maintenance. Our cats are really good about keeping house bugs to a minimum with their natural hunter instincts. Flies,moths and other critters don't last long. Also litter boxes are something I wish dogs could figure out lol.
Dogs are more social, so they'll need more from you. They need frequent outside time to run and exercise/bathroom. Most dogs don't care about catching bugs and critters like cats. However, if treated right, will defend the house to the death from intruders.
In my current situation, cats are better. If I had a much bigger, we'll fenced yard, I'd love to have a dog again.
You can easily train a dog to use litter boxes. There are actually indoor grass mats you can buy. Itβs mostly a way to deal with very old dogs who have trouble keeping it in.
But please donβt do that with young and healthy dogs. They need outside time. If you donβt want to do that, just donβt get a dog.
I've had cats and dogs, and in my sample, cats have been better at navigating boundaries. Also, the beans. Also, the everything.
My dog is terrific at navigating boundaries. He knows to cross them when he can't see my eyeballs.
Have you had a cat?
Exactly
He is asking why insanely much! I know a woman who has like 20 cats she doesn't even have time to spend with them and taking care of all them. But just because she loves cats she can have that many
Having cats you can't take care of is where it has veered into the realm of mental illness.
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My family had cats when I was a baby. The cats put a lot of time into imprinting me to give them baby food, heat etc (babies are resource rich from a cat point of view).
I always obey commands from cats.
Cats are independent and dogs are dependent. That's why I like cats better. I also don't want to deal with the death of a dog that I'd probably consider my best friend. No thanks.
It's not like the death of cat is any less traumatic, cat's show appreciation in different ways that is all.
So you end up missing the little crazy cunts anyway :-(
Found the auzzie
Not auzzie, felt right that is all. Β―\_(γ)_/Β―
Having had both kinds of animals of pets multiple times, it isn't any easier unless you simply just don't interact with the animal and thus don't have a connection with it.
Cute
Toxoplasmosis.
Doesn't affect humans in this way.
Look out everybody, this user is infected!
Only if you literally have AIDS or some other near-complete immune dysfunction.
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In short, they're like our siblings, minus the sibling rivalries.
They can be friendly if you treat them right and they're mostly low commitment.
Dogs need cuddles and pets daily. Cats can take care of themselves on a day-to-day basis.
My cats definitely need cuddles every day, they want to drink from the sink at least once a day, when I'm working at my desk they'll sleep on my lap or stand in front of my monitors staring at me for attention, they'll cry at the bedroom door.
Maybe they're just needy because we're very affectionate with them, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
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