Dogs Or Cats Which Pet Is Right For You In Wyoming

It's a close statistic, but Wyoming pet owners favor dogs over cats. 36% to 30% Wyomingites choose dogs over cats.

The tricky question is how and why to choose the pet that works best with you and your family.

Listen, I have no pet in the fight, but some factors can help you make the best decision for the pet you choose.

Some benefits of owning a dog.

Dogs are loyal, keep you active, and know when you're feeling down. A 2023 study found that owning a dog reduces the risk of dementia by nearly 40%.

Does just having a dog lower the dementia chances? No, but the benefits of having a dog do help. Exercise, being social, reducing loneliness, improving mood, and enhancing memory are all common benefits that a dog can offer you.

Dogs can be a huge benefit in helping you around the house, on the ranch, on the farm, or while hunting.

There are benefits to being a cat person, too.

Cats are easier to care for while still teaching responsibility, decreasing loneliness, and are a built-in pest control. Your stress and anxiety levels can drop thanks to having a cat around.

Some reports suggest that exposing a child to a cat early in life can help build a stronger immune system and reduce the likelihood of developing allergies.

Both dogs and cats have positive impacts on Wyomingites, but what about the negatives?

They both can be costly to own. Vet care can cost over $500, and food can run over $2,000. If you add in other costs, you could be paying over $4,000 per year.

The smells can turn your stomach. Proper care of your pets is a must. You can expect property destruction, shedding, cramped space, and an increased likelihood of fleas or ticks in the house, all of which are adverse effects of owning a pet.

There are lots of factors to deciding which type of pet fits best with your family, but it shouldn't be a spur-of-the-moment decision. Pet ownership comes with great responsibility.