What Are the Biggest Cat Misconceptions?
My experience tells me that there are two huge misconceptions going around about cats: • Cats are Low-Maintenance — It’s true you don’t have to walk a cat and I’ve known people who got away with leaving their cats alone for a weekend (not a good thing to do, IMHO), but if you really care about your cats or even if you don’t, you’ll find yourself putting a ton of time into them. If nothing else, you’ll find yourself cat-proofing your house and doing what you can to keep your cats from getting into things. I can’t even count the number of hours I’ve spent trying to find the perfect cat food, litter, and toys. • Cats are Unaffectionate — Cats, like people, have different personalities. So it’s fair to say that some cats just aren’t that friendly, but their “owners” might be to blame. If you put the time in, chances are you will be rewarded by a cat that wants to rub up against you, sit next to you, or use your hand as a pillow. Cats express affection differently than dogs or humans, but
