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What is the best for children, a dog or cat?
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They are small and can sit on your lap
...Or desk, while they do homework. Just make sure to supply them a square box or paper to lay on.
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Sharp claws
It may be easy for a child to get scratched from a cat that is not declawed (which most vets recommend not to do as it literally is cutting off their fingertips at the bone), which may also cause infection due to them digging in a litterbox when they go to the bathroom.
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RickZeeland's Experience
In general dogs are bigger and more dangerous for children, there are enough stories of dogs that killed or wounded babies and small children.
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Easy to take care of
Food, a litter box and a few shots every few years and a cat will tend to take care of itself. This is good for a kid that may not be able to handle the responsibility of a dog (which will require more attention). There is no need to take them outside, or really wash them all that much either. A hands off animal for the most part.
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Usually do not get along with other pets or even other cats
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Peter J. Mello's Experience
Cats are remarkable creatures and provide a fantastic model for self-sufficiency and keeping one's instinct honed no matter how comfortable your current situation is. If I had a child I'd want them to have a cat around from which to observe these things, and to snuggle with once the kid went to bed.
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Food is often cheaper
Food for cats generally costs less and they eat less of it compared to a dog. So when it comes to financial concerns they generally cost less over the years, illness withstanding.
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Usually not very sociable creatures
They tend to keep to themselves.
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Yiliya Tang's Experience
it should be a cat. it is cute. haha
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Requires you to maintain a litterbox
Unlike a dog which you can just let out in the backyard. That is, if you have one.
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Often coughs up hairballs
Sometimes requiring special medication or food.
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Easy to find one that fits with your family
With many different breeds of dogs there is sure likely to be one that will fit your living arrangements and personality. This way you can match up to a species that is lax and lazy or energetic and playful and anything in between.
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More expensive
Purchasing a dog can cost quite a bit more than a cat (depending on breeds) and then also generally eat more food. They may also require more vet visits. All in all a dog often costs overall quite a bit more than a cat.
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Simpson Richard's Experience
I recommend dogs because a dog is more friendly as compared to a cat.
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Fun to play with
Unlike a lot of cats who can often be aloof, dogs like attention and want to play a lot. This means going for walks, running around outside, playing fetch and teaching them tricks.
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Require more care
Dogs need to be taken out multiple times a day, they often need more vet visits (than a cat) and usually require more attention as they are social animals.
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The most loyal living being
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Can be aggressive
All behaviour is dependent on the influences of inheritance, learning and the environment. Aggression may be normal or abnormal depending on the context. It is important for dog owners to be aware that aggression can be caused by underlying fear and anxiety.
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Will require a child to get out of the house more
A dog will need walked or at least taken outside multiple times a day. If a child is being taught to take care of a dog that means the child will be going outside as well.
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