what are 3 bad things about having a cat?

Question

or you can give me more
please help me
and tell me a way that i can fix it becuz i am
doing a perswsive essay
thanks

Answer 1

Problem:
Cat tears up furniture and carpeting.
Solution:
Have all hardwood, marble and tile flooring, with area rugs that can go to the rug cleaners for cleaning and mending. Buy really good dark leather furniture. It is completely cat-proof.

Problem:
The cat upchucks hairballs.
Solution:
Get enough cats in your home, and you won't know which one did it.

Problem:
Fleas
Solution:
Front Line or Advantage, isolate new cats to separate room for three weeks.

Problem:
Cat box odor
Solution:
Clean the catbox at least once a day. Use a good brand of clumping litter. Sprinkle baking soda on litter.

Answer 2

1. Some people have allergies and don't know about them until they come in contact with a cat. (Visit someone with a cat. Vacuum a lot and open a window a little and it will help. Get a HEPA filter and keep the cat out of the bedroom).
2. Somebody needs to take care of the cat. (If you are the one wanting the cat you can solemnly swear you will always take care of the cat -- feeding and grooming -- and clean up after it and do the vacuuming.)
3. Vet care can be expensive. (If you want a pet, you need to be able to pay for the vet care. Some cats are very healthy and rarely need anything but shots. Others aren't as fortunate. So the answer is: if you can't afford the vet care, you shouldn't have the cat.)
4. Litterbox is stinky. (How the cat's poo smells depends mostly on what you feed it. IAMS dry makes much less stinky litter boxes. By the way, the person wanting the cat needs to clean the litterboxes, too)
5. Having a pet is a heavy responsibility. (Takes a mature person to do this.)
6. If all else fails, ask for a cat as a birthday present.

Answer 3

Since you are doing an essay, I do not want to write it for you or do your research. However, this is a subject I often use with my students to show a standard for paragraph writing so I do know many facts about this subject. It usually gets to goat of cat lovers and gets the attention of dog lovers and so I am sure to have the attention of the class while I am mapping the paragraph on the board.
Here are some things to consider:
illnesses like "toxoplasmosis" and "cat scratch fever" (research these and see what you find!)
consider the labor involved in changing litter boxes and in preventing hair balls.
How about the problems involved with declawing a cat to prevent it from hurting family members?
Although more of a personal opinion than a fact, you might also argue issues of the temperment of cats and cats as loners and not affectionate pets.

If you research and expound upon these topics, I believe you will find some excellent persuasive arguments for your final written work.

Answer 4

1) It's hard to think of ANY! I guess naughty behavior - like going in someone else's yard -- my cat got kidnapped by the neighbor for doing that! And running away because they have no sense. Scaring the hell out of you when they are gone for too long because they're too silly to find their way back. Scratched up furniture. Fur EVERYWHERE - clothes, carpets, etc. They jump on tables and counters. Bringing animals into the house... stuff like that.
2) Biting, scratching and hissing at you. It's painful and some marks can be permanent maybe. I have one still on my arm from about half a year ago!
3) They're so independent that often times YOU are their pet. They are high and mighty and no one gets in their way.

But we still love 'em! ^-^

Answer 5

the main downsides to having a cat are scratching spraying and behavior issues.although with scratching and spraying there are several different methods to control this issue most owners are to lazy to due this i.e. scratching must get declawed spraying must be the cat.not a uti or some other health issue some are bothered by meowing but this is mostly caused by neglect from the owner.if outdoors bringing home animals but this is a natural instinct of the cat.the way i see it is basicly this if you dont like scratching cats get a dog if you dont like barking get a cat you have to find the animal that suits you and your lifestyle but for me cats are it im in an apartment and have a varied schedual so i cant take dogs for regular walks and cant deal with barking.so a cat is a perfect fit for me please contact me if you need more rebuttles especially with outdoor cats ive fought with people for years on the benifets of cats opposed to dogs indoor outdoor all that

Answer 6

I have a couple of cats myself so here are some things that aren't too good about having them:

They claw up furniture.
They shed.
They can catch things like mice and birds and bring them home.
Some cats meow a lot and that can be annoying.
Some cats also spray to mark their territory. This behavior is almost exclusively seen in unneutered male cats.
Some are very shy.
They can jump on counters and some people don't like that.
They cause allergies in some people.

Answer 7

1) My cat poops in my kitchen sink, 2) cries constantly when she doesn't get her way, 3) brings live, scary, jumping, squeaking animals into my house! I don't know how to fix it, that's why I am asking you all on this forum. My question is right above yours!

Answer 8

1) As soon as you get one cat, you realize you want another one.

2) The mice won't come around to play any more.

3) The dog gets jealous.

Now----go do your own homework, and for Pete's sake use spell check.

Answer 9

bad things?
they poop in a litter box and it stinks- to fix it: change the litter more often, scoop the poop, get a litter deoderizer, have it as an outside cat, teach it to use hte toilet
they leave hair everywhere-to fix it: get a lint roller, brush the cat often, get a dyson animal vaccuum (they really do work) or jsut get used to it
they climb on stuff and scratch their claws on stuff and create damage-to fix it: get them declowed (front mainly), teach them not to scratch, trim thier claws, give them scratching posts
the negative things outweigh the positive.. i love my kitty cat :)

Answer 10

Pee
Puke
and wrecked rugs and furniture from the cats claws.