Many people choose to keep pets in their homes. However, making the decision on what type of pet to get can be very difficult. Most people choose either a dog or a cat. There are some similarities and also some differences between both the dog and the cat.
The dog and cat are both domesticated animals and can be kept as pets. Both of the animals have hair that likes to shed. Both require love, attention and to be cared for. When both the cat and the dog give birth, they normally have more than one offspring at one time.
Now that I have stated some of the similarities between the dog and the cat, I will talk about some of their differences. One major difference is the dog is of the canine family and the cat is of the feline family. Dogs like to spend lots of time with others.
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So, when you are deciding on which animal to bring into your home, you should take a close look at both the similarities and also the differences of both of these animals.