He likes dogs but not cats because he fully believes that cats carry more diseases than any other pet and that it's not healthy to have one around. Ofcourse I disagree with him because I had both cats and dogs growing up and didn't have problems with either.
2006-06-13 17:11:37 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
You shouldn't have to convince him. You are an adult, and he should respect your wishes just as much as you are respecting his.
2006-06-13 17:16:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe try doing some research and finding scientific studies that prove that cats do not harvest more diseases than dogs. You can also consult a veterinarian in your area and book an appointment to have them discuss it with your husband. By taking the rational/educated approach he cannot argue that you are being emotional about getting a cat or are making things up.
And of course, if all else fails, bring a ferret home and let him realize how clean cats really are in comparison :).
2006-06-14 00:41:41 · answer #2 · answered by kbiequestrian 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are not disguisting, they are cleaner than any other animal. You earn your respect from cats, they don't just give it to you like dogs. Negative side is cleaning the litter box which can be very dangerous for pregnant women.
How do people get toxoplasmosis?
A Toxoplasma infection occurs by:
Accidentally swallowing cat feces from a Toxoplasma-infected cat that is shedding the organism in its feces. This might happen if you were to accidentally touch your hands to your mouth after gardening, cleaning a cat's litter box, or touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces. Eating contaminated raw or partly cooked meat, especially pork, lamb, or venison; by touching your hands to your mouth after handling undercooked meat. Contaminating food with knives, utensils, cutting boards and other foods that have had contact with raw meat. Drinking water contaminated with Toxoplasma. Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion, though this is rare.
2006-06-14 01:38:29 · answer #3 · answered by Cassie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The common household fly is actually one of the cleanest species around because they constantly clean themselves, yet there is still a general misconception that they are dirty.
I suppose that is the same way for cats. I grew up with both cats and dogs, and while I prefer dogs, cats clean themselves constantly. That is why they are always hacking up hairballs.
2006-06-14 00:17:19 · answer #4 · answered by Low Key 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats clean themselves?? I think that's obvious. I'm not wild about cats, but it's always nice petting my friend's cat because she's so clean and soft. My dog however, I love him to death, but he's always filthy. Plus, if you vaccinate your cats, then there's not much concern for a disease now is there? Maybe he's just worried of your cats catching some diseased rodent or something and bringing it to you guys as a gift (which I think is adorable, but that's just me).
2006-06-14 00:16:38 · answer #5 · answered by wlrhughes 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him that dogs are more dirty than cats. This is true, dogs cant use the litter box. they have to go outside a take a poop and they come home with dirty paws and step all over you house which leaves germs. Plus they smell bad after a run.
2006-06-20 22:21:15 · answer #6 · answered by Lorrane 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its your personal understandings.. If he has instances wherein his friends have suffered from deseases, then he will never agree to bring cats at home.. U will have to convince him by saying that u will take the responsibility of keeping the in-house people healthy along with the cat..
2006-06-14 00:17:33 · answer #7 · answered by Santosh K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to be exposed to a cat that is well cared for, clean & attracts him. Men seem to like the spotted wild look. Find someone with a bengal, egyptian mau, ocicat, savannah, or some sort of "wild" exotic looking cat with lots of character & no bad habits.
2006-06-14 09:51:37 · answer #8 · answered by kspersian 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a cat but dress it up like a dog.
2006-06-14 00:15:42 · answer #9 · answered by applecheeks 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not comparing cats and dogs but cats are very clean animals and try to keep themsleves clean by continous grooming (licking their fur), rubbing against surfaces to get rid of old fur hair, and always covering their feces with either mud or kitty litter...like we flush our toilets after going.
2006-06-14 00:57:21 · answer #10 · answered by gauravs82 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you can convince him because he is right. They do carry diseases and can give you ring worms. They are not safe to be around pregnant women nor children.
Please help control the unwanted pet population. Have your animal spayed or neutered
2006-06-14 00:23:02 · answer #11 · answered by bigred 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋