Fido Vs Kitty - Lets Know Them More..

Behavioral Traits:

Hunting ability: Cats still have their hunting ability. Due to their domestication, dogs have a weaker instinct to hunt. Most breeds of dog's teeth are too small to rip open a deer's throat, indicating an adaptation to a different diet.

Grooming: In cats, less frequent if short-haired – no baths, if long-haired frequent brushing. Short-haired still requires brushing, but not as often. In dogs, less frequent if short-haired, very frequent if longer-haired to avoid matting.

Loneliness: Cats can be left alone during the day. And dogs can also be left alone during the day if necessary, but usually require attention throughout the day. It varies widely between breeds.

Space: Cats can live in small apartments where in case of dogs, it depends on the breed.

Physical Characteristics: Cats are usually 8-15 pounds, pointed ears, wet nose, covered in fur, made of rainbows and happiness. And dogs have "cuter" traits and a wider range of traits, due to the domestication. But in general, dogs have shorter snouts, a wide range of coat colors, thinner legs, and thinner coat.

Lifespan:
The life expectancy of a cat is typically 12–15 years. However, some cats may attain the age of 21 years or more. The typical lifespan of dogs varies widely among breeds, but for most the median longevity, the age at which half the dogs in a population have died and half are still alive, ranges from 10 to 13 years. Individual dogs may live well beyond the median of their breed. The breed with the shortest lifespan  is the Dogue de Bordeaux, with a median longevity of about 5.2 years, but several breeds, including Miniature Bull Terriers, Bloodhounds, and Irish Wolfhounds are nearly as short-lived, with median longevity is of 6 to 7 years.

Diet of a Cat:
1. Without drinking water, your cat could become severely ill within hours. Give your cat constant access to clean drinking water. 

2. Cats need a well-balanced, meat-based diet to stay fit and healthy - they cannot be vegetarian.

3. Make sure your cat eats a balanced diet that is suitable for their age, health status and lifestyle. 

4. Most typical human food does not meet the nutritional needs of cats, and some human foods can even be poisonous to cats, e.g. onions

5. Cats naturally eat several small meals per day. 

6. Make sure you feed your cat every day and try to split their daily intake into several small meals (unless advised otherwise by your vet).

7. How much your cat needs to eat depends on their age, lifestyle and health. 

8. Always read and follow the feeding instructions that relate to the cat food you buy.

9. If a cat eats more food than they need they will become overweight and may suffer. Equally, if a cat is eating too little, they will become underweight. Adjust the amount of food according to the needs of your cat.

10. If you provide a litter tray, make sure their food and water positioned well away from it. 

11. Most cats will not eat if their food is placed too close to their toilet site. 

12. Talk to a vet if your cat’s eating and drinking habits change - it could be a sign they’re ill.

Diet of a Dog:
Nutrients Your Dog Needs: Nutrients are substances obtained from food and used by an animal as a source of energy and as part of the metabolic machinery necessary for maintenance and growth. There are the six essential classes of nutrients dogs need for optimum healthy living.

Water: Essential to life, water accounts for between 60 to 70% of an adult pet’s body weight. While food may help meet some of your pet's water needs (dry food has up to 10% moisture, while canned food has up to 78% moisture), pets must have fresh clean water available to them at all times. A deficiency of water may have serious repercussions for pets. A 10% decrease in body water can cause serious illness, while a 15% loss can result in death.

Proteins: Proteins are the basic building blocks for cells, tissues, organs, enzymes, hormones and antibodies, and are essential for growth, maintenance, reproduction and repair. Proteins can be obtained from a number of sources including animal-based meats such as chicken, lamb, turkey, beef, fish and eggs (which have complete amino acid profiles) and in vegetables, cereals and soy (but these are considered incomplete proteins).

Fats: Fats are the most concentrated form of food energy, providing your pet with more than twice the energy of proteins or carbohydrates. Fats are essential in the structure of cells, needed for the production of some hormones, and are required for absorption and utilization of certain vitamins. Fats also provide insulation and protection for internal organs. A deficiency of essential fatty acids (such as linoleic acid) may result in reduced growth or increased skin problems.

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates provide energy, play a vital role in the health of the intestine, and are important for reproduction. While there is no minimum carbohydrate requirement, there is a minimum glucose requirement necessary to supply energy to critical organs such as the brain. Fibers are kinds of carbohydrates that alter the bacterial population in the small intestine, which can help manage chronic diarrhea in dogs. For dogs to obtain the most benefit from fiber, the fiber source must be moderately fermentable. Moderately fermentable fibers—including beet pulp, which is commonly used in dog foods—are best to promote a healthy gut while avoiding the undesirable side effects of highly fermentable fibers, like flatulence and excess mucus.

Vitamins: Tiny amounts of vitamins are necessary in dogs for normal metabolic functioning. Most vitamins cannot be synthesized in the body, and therefore are essential to obtain in the diet.

Minerals: Minerals are nutrients that cannot be synthesized by animals and must be provided in the diet. In general, minerals are most important as structural constituents of bones and teeth, for maintaining fluid balance and for their involvement in many metabolic reactions.
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