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Cats and dogs have different systems; hence different treatments

Dogs and cats share some of the same health issues, but then again, some illnesses are completely unique to the species.

Cats and dogs are both carnivores — with an important distinction

Felines and canines are both carnivores (meat eaters), but with a very important distinction. Cats are obligate carnivores, whereas dogs are scavenging carnivores.

There's a reason dogs pant but cats don't

Dogs pant to cool themselves off, and cats can, too, but we don't see it as often because cats have other cooling mechanisms.

Cats aren't 'rude' to cherish their space, and dogs are social butterflies

Dogs are pack animals, and as such are highly social animals who are more easily trained, while cats might hunt mice, but not on command; it's more of an instinct.

Cats can't taste sweetness, but dogs can

One interesting aspect of a cat's palate is that they're not able to detect sweetness, while dogs can.

Dogs typically handle prescription medications better than cats

Human prescription drugs may not adversely affect dogs the way they do cats, in sometimes scary ways. (But be sure to keep medications stored safely away from both dogs and cats.)

A cat's hunting prowess compared to a dog's

Both dogs and cats are scavengers, but dogs are better at it. Cats typically hunt to kill, with less focus on scavenging.

Dogs can go on hunger strikes, but cats can't

One physical difference between domestic cats and dogs is that cats are prone to hepatic lipidosis, or fatty liver disease, while dogs are not.

Dogs love praise; cats couldn't care

You generally know what dogs want — they want a treat! But cats need a little more inspiration.