Owning Cats Vs Dogs in Cities - The Good and the Bad

By Cynthia Bachman

At first, it might not seem like a very good idea to bring a pet into a city apartment since they are, for the most part, cramped and quite small. Having another living being stay with us in our homes might just clutter it up even more.

It is a fact, though, that having a pet live with us will bring us entertainment, companionship and joy, among other things. That is definitely the reason that there are so many people living in city apartments with pets.

One animal tends to be called better suited for city apartments than others; the pets that people like the best are what that depends on. I will look objectively at this situation by discussing both the pros and cons regarding each animal in that setting.

Let's focus on dogs first. They will always be quite active and incredibly loyal to you, following you everywhere most of the time. Cats, on the other hand, are not going to do that.

When you are just too busy and cannot give them the attention they need, a dog is not going to be the best pet for you. Now, a person who likes to have a friendly companion around who is always there will surely appreciate this with regards to dogs.

Now cats, to the contrary, want to be left alone and do not require as much attention as a dog does. They will want to cuddle with you every so often, but you really don't have to do too much for them.

When it comes to being active, dogs definitely need to get outside a lot during the day. The task of walking a dog will be enjoyed by you if you like to get out in the fresh air.

On the flip side, having an indoor cat means that you won't have to take it outside at all. Just maintain the litter box and you will not have to think about going outside.

When we are talking about life in the city, it does seem like dogs are higher maintenance than cats are. However, numerous people do indeed love dogs.

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The Benefits of Using Specalised Veterinary Pet Food

By Vincenet Violet

People who own pets consider them part of the family. In fact, most people who have a dog or cat consider them almost like their own children. Because of this, they want to ensure they have the best for their pets. They ensure regular veterinary checkups so their pets are healthy. They want to ensure their pet gets plenty of exercise and quality time with their owners.

In addition, they want to ensure they eat a healthy, balanced meal so their nutritional needs are not neglected. Using Royal Canin pet food as part of your pet's diet will help ensure this. They have a wide range of pet food products designed to maximise the health of your pet and they also have a vast store of knowledge regarding different breeds of pet and their needs.

What is Royal Canin?

Royal Canin was established in 1967 with an emphasis on nutrition for dogs and cats. Their developmental team concentrated not on what looked appealing to pet owners, but instead what was best for the pet. They have worked hard to study the nutritional requirements of both dogs and cats but they also take it one step further. In addition to researching nutritional needs of cats and dogs, they delve even further to determine any specific needs based on breed or characteristics of the pet. There are Royal Canin pet food products available for specific breeds, as well as various stages in development of the pet such as young pets through older pets or indoor and outdoor pets.

Why Addressing Specific Nutrition Needs are Important

Just as with people, pets are unique. Each pet has its own set of talents and advantages, as well as issues. There are particular breeds that are prone to specific medical issues that can be addressed with nutrition. Because of this, it is important to feed your pet, food that caters to their strengths and enhances any weaknesses they may have also. For example, puppies, adult dogs and older dogs have different nutritional requirements. A puppy needs food that is easier to digest and enhances their immune system. Adult dogs need food that will keep their energy up and older dogs may need food that assists with prevention of health problems. The same holds true for cats.

Pets may be indoor or outdoor. They may have some health problems. They may be under nourished or overweight. Pets start out as babies with different needs throughout their life span, as they grow to adulthood and then to maturity. It is important to address the specific needs of the dog through each phase of their life and one type of pet food will not be sufficient to address all of these needs.

The Solution for your Pet's Needs

In order to properly maintain the health of your pet, Royal Canin pet food has a solution for each stage of development. They have a full spectrum of both dog and cat foods that will address specific problems, specific breeds and developmental stages in life. Check with your veterinarian regularly on what problems your pet may have that can be addressed with their nutrition and then choose the food that best addresses these issues.

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