What are the pros and cons of having a cat as a pet: experts' opinion

21.04.2024 09:30

Once you have decided on the type of pet, the next step is to decide on the gender.

Obviously, male and female cats will differ in both appearance and behavior.

Therefore, experts recommend analyzing this issue in advance.

What do you need to know before getting a cat?

Obvious advantages

Beauty

Male cats are larger than female cats, so they look more attractive in most cases. If we are talking about purebred animals, their features look more striking.

Cost of castration

Compared to sterilization services, castration looks more attractive: it is significantly cheaper and has fewer risks.

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Benefits for owners of pedigree cats

If you have a boy, you can simply participate in mating and make a profit from it. At the same time, the cat's body does not suffer due to constant pregnancies and feeding kittens.

Disadvantages of cats

Aromas

If you do not perform the castration procedure, then there is a high probability of unpleasant odors appearing in the house. However, with due attention to this issue, unwanted behavior can be corrected.

Aggression

Most often, cats become aggressive during the period of sexual activity. However, this issue can also be worked out if desired.

Diseases

Most often, it is cats that may have a predisposition to gaining excess weight, which, in turn, causes other diseases.

Boys are also often diagnosed with a dangerous disease - urolithiasis

Earlier we talked about what actions of the owner can offend a cat .

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

Content
  1. What do you need to know before getting a cat?
  2. Obvious advantages
  3. Beauty
  4. Cost of castration
  5. Benefits for owners of pedigree cats
  6. Disadvantages of cats
  7. Aromas
  8. Diseases