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Why cats are better than dogs as a study buddy

First Education2 September 20262 min read

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Why cats are better than dogs as a study buddy

When it comes to studying, your environment is incredibly important and so are the people around you. Most people own pets, and at times, they are considered to bring comfort, happiness and a stress-free environment. While know as a “man’s best friend”, dogs require a lot of attention and energy to keep up with their hyper personality. On the other hand, cats are naturally calm in mundane environments which perfectly aligns with deep concentration, long hours at the desk and concentration.

A dog requires constant attention and an active lifestyle every single day, hence why owners are required to bathe them, play fetch with them, walk them daily and even play with them daily as well. They love being playful with owners, which often take up a lot of time in the day. Cats have a much softer approach, often exhibiting a lazy and leisure-like personality. Their simple lifestyle and low maintenance make them a great study buddy which enables both comfort and a space for efficient studying. They provide warmth and quiet companionship by curling next to you or even sleeping near the window. Cats are great in being a study companion without great demand of entertainment.

Cats are also much quieter than dogs, as they have a soft purr when they are not agitated, whereas dogs have the tendency to bark when their attention is captured. Scientific studies have even shown that low frequency vibration and sounds promote focus and relaxation, which overall reduces stress levels - essential when trying to study effectively. While a dog’s bark can quickly break concentration, cats have a natural white noise that keeps the nervous system down while individual’s are tackling complex study materials.

Cats further understand quiet co-existence and will leave individuals to study in peace with the occasional inspection of textbooks or laptops. This rivals a dog’s tendency to whine with the lack of attention from their owner, and for bigger breeds, enjoying taking pieces of paper of textbooks to play in.

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