10 Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats: Science-Backed Benefits of Canine Companionship

Dog Vets ^ | 2/22/25 | Dog Vets

[pissant]

Dogs make better shish kabobs

[KevinB]

I thought that would make you love your dog more.

[Southside_Chicago_Republican]

I am a dog person, but I have known some great cats, so I will give them their due.

[Silentgypsy]

What a little cutie!

[AppyPappy]

1. Dogs are legally actionable. You can be sued or arrested for your dog’s behavior.
2. Dogs can kill people, especially children.
3. People don’t shoot each other over cats.

[MayflowerMadam]

The title is stupid. Whichever one is “better” is subjective and a matter of opinion for each person or family.

We love both, but never had a dog as they seem more high maintenance than cats.

Our hearts broke every time we lost a cat.

[Labyrinthos]

Watching our Siamese cat diving off the China cabinet onto unsuspecting guests is pretty awesome also.

[ThunderStruck94]

Within 24 hrs, your cat will eat your face off when you die.

[Silentgypsy]

They’re gorgeous.

[Allegra]

Thank you! They’re spoiled rotten. ♥️

[faithhopecharity]

indeed, cats (when they want to) can be very affectionate (and loads of fun)

but it is when they want to

they’re in charge

[Tijeras_Slim]

Nobody ever says… “There are no bad cats, only bad owners.”

[Bobbyvotes]

Dog never asks for divorce or alimony.

[rlmorel]

Hahahahahahahahahaha! What a look!

[circlecity]

I have always believed that dogs are the purest example of unconditional love.

[tet68]

Dogs prepare you for babies.
Cat’s prepare you for teenagers!!!

[MacNaughton]

Watching our Siamese cat diving off the China cabinet onto unsuspecting guests is pretty awesome also.

YouTube Short - "This Cat Just Saved a Life"

[lizma2]

Of course it did!!!

[faucetman]

Dogs are loyal, cats are arrogant.

[Rockingham]

Dogs are your best friend who wants to do what you want to do. Cats are like women in that they know that in the long run, they can usually get what they want.