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50 Reasons Why Dogs Are Better Than Cats, And Here Are The Pics And Memes To Prove It
It’s truly a doggo world out there, and we’re all here to make them happy. Yes, even you cat people! Welcome to the best article you’ll enjoy in a looong while. Whether you’re a dog owner or love to admire these adorable floofs from a distance (darn you, allergies!), you can’t deny that a dog post truly a day helps keep the blues away.
That’s where the barkingly lovable ‘Doggos Doing Things’ Instagram page comes in. An account with a whopping 2.9 million followers, it’s the brainchild of ‘Doing Things Media,’ and unites canine lovers and comedy aficionados from all over the globe. We’re featuring some of their funniest, most adorable, and even peculiar dog pics and memes. And it’s all to make you smile wider and to inspire you to give your doggos at home even more love than usual (paw five, Rover, we’ve got your back).
If you’ve ever wanted to be surrounded by dozens of friendly and cute pupperinos, then this is your chance. Scroll down for the friendliest company in a 5-square-digital-mile radius, upvote your fave dog posts, and be sure to check out ‘Doing Things Media’ for some more of their brilliant posts. Meanwhile, if you’d like to brighten up everyone’s day even more, consider sharing a pic of your pets in the comment section, Pandas!
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Keeping our good boys and girls happy is one of our top priorities in life. It’s usually somewhere slightly above having a fulfilling career and just below making sure the cat conspiracy doesn’t succeed and the felines don’t end up taking up the world
What this means is genuinely caring about the health and happiness of our four-legged buddies. It means putting in the effort to feed them healthy food. It means getting off the couch even when you’re lazy to go for walkies. It means playing with them and giving them the attention they deserve even when you’d rather do something else. Their happiness begins by providing them with a nutritious diet and enough exercise.
It’s also vital that you let your dog behave like a dog and take into account its breed. A Husky, for instance, will need you to be far more fit and active than if you have a palm-sized doggo that needs a miniature vest to protect it from the cold each time you take it outside for it to mark its territory.
Having a pal for life is a lot of fun. However, it also requires a responsible outlook. There are 5 welfare needs that owners must take care of, according to the PDSA. Owners must protect their pets from pain, illness, and injury. They must also allow the animals to behave naturally for their species, house them appropriately with (or apart from) other animals, give them a suitable home to live in, and provide a suitable diet for their life stage. Both obesity and malnourishment are to be avoided at all costs.
It’s obesity, in particular, that is a major problem for canines far and wide. Some owners don’t provide their canine buddies with a diet that’s suitable for their age and needs. Meanwhile, others love their pets so much that they overfeed them with snacks and human food. Chonky dogs might look ‘cute,’ but the effects that obesity has on their health and quality of life are horrifying. Disastrous diseases aren’t adorable; health and happiness are.
During an earlier in-depth interview, Bored Panda spoke about canine health with Dr. Ernie Ward, the founder of the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention. He stressed that obesity is the biggest health threat to dogs.
“Dogs suffering from obesity have a much greater risk of developing arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer. Studies also show that dogs with obesity live about 2.5 years less than those at a healthy weight,” Dr. Ward warned.
They can play us so well, I had a dog many years ago that would get a limp if she wasn't getting enough attention, it always miraculously cleared up when she got fussed over.
I had a friend whose dog would do the same. And the leg she limped on would change mid-walk.
Load More Replies...Years ago, my German Shepherd started shaking and crying. Thought it was a stroke. Raised him to the emergency vet in the middle of the night. Vet listened to his heart and stomach, squeezed, and my dog let out the loudest fart ever. Vet looks at me and says "That will be $200." So when something seems terrible, that turned out to be nothing, I say, "Well, that was a $200 fart."
Similar story, my dog started limping so took her to the vets, £50 later, turns out she was faking to get out of the rain!
My dogs have all hated the rain!! I accidentally bumped my dog's leg when walking a few weeks ago. Just a tiny bump but she immediately started limping. Then she saw a cat... Yeah, not a thing wrong with that leg!
Load More Replies...Similar story for me. Ironically enough my then dog is almost a spitting image of the OP's dog and every time I scratched his neck he would pull only the left side of his mouth back, like a slick smile to the ladies. Naturally I though something was either wrong with his neck and it hurt or his mouth hurt when I did this to him. $550.00 later I find out that Kaylib (Caleb) is extremely ticklish. But I worked at a Vet and am very aware that pets cannot communicate to us if they are sick or in pain. 100% would have taken him or any pet I own if I think anything is wrong with their health, even if it is just to find out they are ticklish.
Side note, same dog jumped up on the recliner and his side twitched and had slight trouble getting onto said recliner that he was on daily. My guy said to get him to work and have him checked, I knew my dog, he went everywhere with me. That twitch lead to finding a mass on his spleen that was removed only to find out he had Hemangiosarcoma, a blood cancer, and a death sentence. He was given 1-2 months. My then partner and I put him in a raw food and greens diet with all natural supplements and he packed on muscle up to 100lbs and he got over 7 months and the only day he showed his illness was he last day on earth. I swore I wouldn't let my best friend suffer and I didn't.
Load More Replies...My friend had a rescue puppy that came with a broken leg. For the rest of that dog's life, whenever she was caught misbehaving, she hiked that leg up in the air to make sure you understood that she's not naughty, she's hurt!
Eli, my chihuahua, is in congestive heart failure right now. We caught it at the beginning stages so we're managing it with medication and Doc says he should be around for a few more years as long as I keep an eye on it. Eli fake coughs - has since he was a puppy - now I have to determine fake cough from real cough which indicates he needs extra meds. Fun times.
My first dog did the same thing and that would have been OK if I hadn't fallen for it twice. My vet had a real good laugh the second time around. (I think he gave me the "friends and dopes discount").
My old dog would limp. Walking next to or in front of me - limping. Walking behind me - walking normally. He was the love of my life, had all of my attention any day, still did it.
My basset faked limped. Took her to the Vet. $350 and she walked out fine, saw us and started limping again...
Load More Replies...We had a Chihuahua mix when I was a kid who was left home while we went to see fireworks. Came home to her limping. Took her to the vet who said she was faking it. She stopped limping at the vet.
Mine does a fake limp 🤷🏻♀️😄 9 visits to the vet over the years, only 2 times there was actually something wrong. Now we just throw his favorite ball and see if he limps while going after it or coming back 😄
"like children" pfffff 🤣 they ARE children that never grow up, but they (usually) don't leave home, need clothing or go to uni. Although school is for some of them. They stay childlike even when they get old. They merely get grey, cranky and have more experienced duping us poor humans into all sorts of things
Load More Replies...Everyone just has those days they need a little extra love!
LOOK at all these comments of whomans being tricked by good doggos! How do dogs figure out people so well? And why do they mess with us ie. fake limp, fake cough, fake anything?!
Just like a hooman child! Look at those ‘I’m so sick!’ eyes .Cheeky bumble.
My dog will come into a room limping when she knows we have food and when the foods all gone she just walks out normally.
My Dad’s dog used to purposely shiver for attention. He would do it on command, too, if you said, “are you cold.” No, he wasn’t a chihuahua, but a 90 lbs boxer+lab mix (or a blab, as my Dad would say)
“More recent research proves that overweight or dogs with obesity have a lower quality of life, as reported by their pet parents. To put it bluntly, the fact is that dogs with obesity aren't able to live and enjoy their best lives, and we must do better,” the pet health expert pointed out that it’s vital to fight back against obesity.
“When people ask me if it's better for a dog or cat to have obesity, I tell them ‘neither.’ Obesity is a disease and, as a veterinarian, I swore an oath to prevent animal disease and suffering. My goal is to prevent pet obesity and I've spent the last twenty years researching and teaching nutrition and weight loss methods to committed veterinary professionals and concerned pet parents,” Dr. Ward said that his biggest mission in life is to give pets a better quality of life, help them live longer, and be more fulfilled.
Plans have been made. When are you going to leave so they can be carried out?
“For dogs and humans, the weight-loss equation is about 60% to 70% diet and 30% to 40% physical activity. For cats, a species with different physiology and metabolism, it's about 90% diet and only 10% exercise,” the expert noted the differences in biology that owners of different pets should account for.
“The first step toward a healthier weight for your dog is to schedule an appointment with your veterinarian. They will first determine your dog's Body Condition Score (BCS), establish target weight loss goals and ideal weight, and calculate the number of calories you should feed each day,” Dr. Ward told Bored Panda that some dogs might need to reduce their caloric intake while others may need special therapeutic diets.
Hmm...what is it called now? German golden? German retriever? Golden German lol? Golden shepherd? ...just curious ;)
“Your veterinarian will also make sure there isn't an underlying medical condition or disease causing the weight gain and that it's safe to begin an exercise program. In general terms, a dog (and their pet parent) needs about 30 minutes of aerobic activity each day,” he said that walking is a great way to get this exercise in because it’s quick, easy, efficient, and accessible to almost everyone.
“I prefer it to most other exercises because that's what dogs were designed to do best and most naturally. Plus, it's free! When walking, be sure to use a walking harness and not a neck or choke collar to prevent injury to the trachea or windpipe region of the throat and neck,” the doctor said.
According to the pet health professional, dogs can safely lose 3 to 5% of their body mass each month. “Younger and more active dogs may lose a little more, depending on the amount of exercise the pet parent can provide. The most important thing to do is to monitor the weight each month. If your dog isn't losing the appropriate amount of weight in three months, you need to change the strategy,” he said.
“Weight loss is a dynamic and adaptive process, and dog parents must constantly evaluate what's working or not. The great news is that, unlike cats, most dogs can reach their target weight within six to nine months. Cats can only lose about a half-pound per month, meaning losing four pounds will take about eight months if all goes well.”
Yes, definitely...Great to know your emotional support is just right behind you...literally!
He knows he's irresistible and he knows that you want to pet him so badly, and he also wants you to know it's okay to give in lol
Bulldog like the emo kid in the cafeteria. Sitting there like he doesn’t want to play. But he really wants to play.
Backproblems. Warm coat after the dog comes out of cold water and possibly painmeds, herbal or otherwise.
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I honestly dislike the title. I'm a animal person and I feel like cats get a lot of unreasonable hate.
No more than dogs get in cat groups. Humanity likes to argue. "Mine is better than yours" nonsense. But yeah, the cat comment was unnecessary, and noting the lack of cat trash talk, everyone else here feels the same.
Load More Replies...As a cat lover, I just read the title. I have nothing against dogs and find them just as cute as any other common pet, but I gotta say, cats will always hold a special place in my heart.
The title this morning was something like "50 Cute Doggos Doing Doggo Things." I clicked. I read. I got the warm fuzzies. Now I'm just annoyed at the jab they took at my fur baby at home. 😾
Load More Replies...I love both cats and dogs. The title was "50 Cute Doggos" earlier. I guess Bored Panda just couldn't let us have a quiet day, eh?
This title is rude BP. You can make an article about how awesome dogs are without randomly bringing down other animals for no reason. Dogs AND cats are equally awesome.
You lost me at the title. No animal is better than another. You cannot compare animals. All are amazing in their own way. (Humans less). Dogs are great. Cats as well...
F**k off with your cat hate. I could literally find cat versions of all of these. I love dogs too but goddamn I hate "dog people"
F**k bored panda. My cats kept me alive for years. There's no way my brother's sloppy, annoying dog is better than them.
Why would you title an article this way?? It’s either an incredible case of poor forethought, or a cheap attempt for clicks. I like both dogs and cats, and this seems like you were just TRYING to make cat lovers pissed. Lame.
What the BLEEP is this title? Pitching one pet against the other is BLEEPING ridiculous. Changing titles to make them artificially antagonistic? Just stop with this BS. There's enough strife in this world. Bored Panda, this is pathetic.
When today it's been 3 months from the death of my beloved Sweet Potato, a cat, you only can get hate from me for this stupid title. Bored Panda you are becoming the epitome of woke.
Seriously, why is it always "dog people" or "cat people"??? I love both dogs and cats. They're very different. You can't compare them. They're both wonderful. I love cows too. And goats and... you get the idea. You don't have to pick. And even if you tend to relate to one species more than another, why does it have to be a comparison, a fight???
wv1004, I have a cat, and a dog, and 2 goats, 8 chickens, 12 chicks, and 4 ducklings. As an expert, I can confirm you are correct. All different, and wonderful, and occasionally little sh!ts, but all loveable.
Load More Replies...As a lover of both species and a keeper of both species, this title is bs.
Cool, I'm changing my upvote to a downvote since they changed the title. I love dogs and cats and there's no need to c**p on one to adore the other. If they are going to be sneaky and get upvotes on articles by lying about what they really mean (the old title was 50 cute doggos doing doggo things) then even though it's cute dogs, this persons submission deserves to be downvoted to oblivion.
This is a cute post, but why pick on cats? Can't cats and dogs be good in their own way? Why does one animal have the be "better" than the other? The title of this post is weak sauce by BP.
Please change the title. It’s incredibly stupid and inaccurate. I love dogs and I love cats and they are both wonderful and funny and cute. Dogs are not superior to cats.
I'm actually both a dog and cat lover but the title is definitely written by a dog lol.
As a servant to three cats and two dogs, I think it's unnecessary to categorize "dog people" vs "cat people". And snake and bird and rodent people didn't even get a call out!
Cats are amazing and so are dogs, foe different reasons screw the poster for pet bigotry
This post has warmed me right up!! Just what i needed before bed!! Maybe rethink the title, though - just be kind!
Most cats are only unfriendly on spot because most cats are under 10lbs and less than 1ft tall unlike dogs, they're smaller than raccoons. You have to win their trust and affection.
I love both! My wife and I have a bengal cat that acts like a dog. He doesn’t run from strangers and even goes too my next neighbors dogs and rubs on him. He knows who is cool. He won’t go a street over because a pit bull tried to KILL him.
It’s always always a pit. The numbers are available. Pit Bulls are the AR15 of the dog world.
It’s all about the owner. Same with rifles and idiots shouldn’t have them
Load More Replies...Oh my gosh this is disgusting why does the title have to be that? Can’t people have preferences for animals? I absolutely hate this and the description, ‘truly a doggo world’ is far too true, I hate dogs so much and it makes me want to die, or kill all dogs instead
No, the original title was changed. They used the original title (50 cute doggos doing doggo things) for the upvotes, then baited and switched us? Why? I presume for controversy or the person who switched it is one of those people that thinks hating on pets is edgy and cool or something.
Load More Replies...I honestly dislike the title. I'm a animal person and I feel like cats get a lot of unreasonable hate.
No more than dogs get in cat groups. Humanity likes to argue. "Mine is better than yours" nonsense. But yeah, the cat comment was unnecessary, and noting the lack of cat trash talk, everyone else here feels the same.
Load More Replies...As a cat lover, I just read the title. I have nothing against dogs and find them just as cute as any other common pet, but I gotta say, cats will always hold a special place in my heart.
The title this morning was something like "50 Cute Doggos Doing Doggo Things." I clicked. I read. I got the warm fuzzies. Now I'm just annoyed at the jab they took at my fur baby at home. 😾
Load More Replies...I love both cats and dogs. The title was "50 Cute Doggos" earlier. I guess Bored Panda just couldn't let us have a quiet day, eh?
This title is rude BP. You can make an article about how awesome dogs are without randomly bringing down other animals for no reason. Dogs AND cats are equally awesome.
You lost me at the title. No animal is better than another. You cannot compare animals. All are amazing in their own way. (Humans less). Dogs are great. Cats as well...
F**k off with your cat hate. I could literally find cat versions of all of these. I love dogs too but goddamn I hate "dog people"
F**k bored panda. My cats kept me alive for years. There's no way my brother's sloppy, annoying dog is better than them.
Why would you title an article this way?? It’s either an incredible case of poor forethought, or a cheap attempt for clicks. I like both dogs and cats, and this seems like you were just TRYING to make cat lovers pissed. Lame.
What the BLEEP is this title? Pitching one pet against the other is BLEEPING ridiculous. Changing titles to make them artificially antagonistic? Just stop with this BS. There's enough strife in this world. Bored Panda, this is pathetic.
When today it's been 3 months from the death of my beloved Sweet Potato, a cat, you only can get hate from me for this stupid title. Bored Panda you are becoming the epitome of woke.
Seriously, why is it always "dog people" or "cat people"??? I love both dogs and cats. They're very different. You can't compare them. They're both wonderful. I love cows too. And goats and... you get the idea. You don't have to pick. And even if you tend to relate to one species more than another, why does it have to be a comparison, a fight???
wv1004, I have a cat, and a dog, and 2 goats, 8 chickens, 12 chicks, and 4 ducklings. As an expert, I can confirm you are correct. All different, and wonderful, and occasionally little sh!ts, but all loveable.
Load More Replies...As a lover of both species and a keeper of both species, this title is bs.
Cool, I'm changing my upvote to a downvote since they changed the title. I love dogs and cats and there's no need to c**p on one to adore the other. If they are going to be sneaky and get upvotes on articles by lying about what they really mean (the old title was 50 cute doggos doing doggo things) then even though it's cute dogs, this persons submission deserves to be downvoted to oblivion.
This is a cute post, but why pick on cats? Can't cats and dogs be good in their own way? Why does one animal have the be "better" than the other? The title of this post is weak sauce by BP.
Please change the title. It’s incredibly stupid and inaccurate. I love dogs and I love cats and they are both wonderful and funny and cute. Dogs are not superior to cats.
I'm actually both a dog and cat lover but the title is definitely written by a dog lol.
As a servant to three cats and two dogs, I think it's unnecessary to categorize "dog people" vs "cat people". And snake and bird and rodent people didn't even get a call out!
Cats are amazing and so are dogs, foe different reasons screw the poster for pet bigotry
This post has warmed me right up!! Just what i needed before bed!! Maybe rethink the title, though - just be kind!
Most cats are only unfriendly on spot because most cats are under 10lbs and less than 1ft tall unlike dogs, they're smaller than raccoons. You have to win their trust and affection.
I love both! My wife and I have a bengal cat that acts like a dog. He doesn’t run from strangers and even goes too my next neighbors dogs and rubs on him. He knows who is cool. He won’t go a street over because a pit bull tried to KILL him.
It’s always always a pit. The numbers are available. Pit Bulls are the AR15 of the dog world.
It’s all about the owner. Same with rifles and idiots shouldn’t have them
Load More Replies...Oh my gosh this is disgusting why does the title have to be that? Can’t people have preferences for animals? I absolutely hate this and the description, ‘truly a doggo world’ is far too true, I hate dogs so much and it makes me want to die, or kill all dogs instead
No, the original title was changed. They used the original title (50 cute doggos doing doggo things) for the upvotes, then baited and switched us? Why? I presume for controversy or the person who switched it is one of those people that thinks hating on pets is edgy and cool or something.
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