Which Pet Is Better For Your Health? Cats vs. Dogs

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Which Pet Is Better For Your Health? Cats vs. Dogs

August 25, 2008

I am a self-proclaimed dog person. Not because I don't like cats, but they tend to make me sneeze. Plus I like that most dog owners are forced to walk more because of their pets. That being said, there are health benefits to both animals, so take this quiz to see if you know which pet does what for your well-being.

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15 Comments

sparkleluvr 4 years 36 weeks

Well I didn't do too well on this quiz, only two right. Dogs rule and cats drool! :-)

eveday 4 years 37 weeks

*I meant the last part of Soapbox's comment (they come to you if they want to).

eveday 4 years 37 weeks

Thank you , Gatsby-esque! I totally agree with you. Having said that, I'm a proud cat person, I love every little thing about them (well, except what Soapbox said...). And their purr makes me calm and peaceful.

Glittersniffer 4 years 37 weeks

If y'all will excuse me, I have a puppy to go hug :)

brutalcupcake 4 years 38 weeks

4/5 :P

gatsby-esque 4 years 38 weeks

The logic behind question # 5 makes complete sense. I don't know why people are confused. Exposure to something early in life typically makes one immune to any derivative effects of it. Therefore, if one is exposed to the hair and dentritis from a kitty, chances are they won't develop asthma or allegic reactions to it. I grew up on a farm, so no allergies or asthma for me!

myystque 4 years 38 weeks

Yeah, I'm suspicious about #5. Both my mom and sister have asthma and are allergic to cats, which set off asthma and allergy attacks.

soapbox 4 years 38 weeks

I love my kitty :) He follows me around alot, almost like how a puppy would. But I swear, call his name and he'd come only if he wants to come

Lo Lo 4 years 38 weeks

I NEVER thought I'd be a dog person, but then four years ago my parents got a dog and frankly I'm obsessed. I love all their quirky personality traits and their loyalty and their affection. Playing with my dog is a great way to decompress after a long and stressful day, so I can see why dogs improve your body AND mind.

sparklestar 4 years 38 weeks

I love both... <3

ohkate 4 years 38 weeks

wish I wasn't allergic to cats ): they're super cute especially when they don't mind dogs. but at heart, I'm a dog person.

Allytta 4 years 38 weeks

that heart and cats research is not supported by any evidence or facts... though i know from my own experience that cats are good to take away the bad energy and pain from body part that is hurt or sick, they just come and lie on top of you and afterwards you feel better. dogs are great as well as their compassion helps.