How can I convince my husband that cats are not disgusting?

He likes dogs but not cats because he fully believes that cats carry more diseases than any other pet and that it's not healthy to have one around. Ofcourse I disagree with him because I had both cats and dogs growing up and didn't have problems with either.How can I convince my husband that cats are not disgusting?
You shouldn't have to convince him. You are an adult, and he should respect your wishes just as much as you are respecting his.How can I convince my husband that cats are not disgusting?
Cats clean themselves?? I think that's obvious. I'm not wild about cats, but it's always nice petting my friend's cat because she's so clean and soft. My dog however, I love him to death, but he's always filthy. Plus, if you vaccinate your cats, then there's not much concern for a disease now is there? Maybe he's just worried of your cats catching some diseased rodent or something and bringing it to you guys as a gift (which I think is adorable, but that's just me).
cats are fine as long as u give them the correct injections and get them spaded or neuted, i think i fact they are cleaner as they will not have acciendents over the house, they pretty much use their litter trays straight away, and tell your husband u don`t have to walk a cat...lol
buy one


if he asks where your going just say to the store or something,then shoot out for the pet store buy one bring it home and tell him he'll have to live with it cuz its not leaving and if he says it is then you could tell him to leave.I bet he wont leave and i bet he'll get used to it.





Briana





good luck
I'm not comparing cats and dogs but cats are very clean animals and try to keep themsleves clean by continous grooming (licking their fur), rubbing against surfaces to get rid of old fur hair, and always covering their feces with either mud or kitty litter...like we flush our toilets after going.
Well, you probably never will, it sounds like his mind is made up and no amount of oyur prodding will change it. I grew up on a farm and I can not understand peoples adversion to some animals. My wife is a city girl with her own beliefs about what animals are ';dirty';. to her cats and dogs are okay, but a cow is dirty...I have no problems with any of them..
The common household fly is actually one of the cleanest species around because they constantly clean themselves, yet there is still a general misconception that they are dirty.





I suppose that is the same way for cats. I grew up with both cats and dogs, and while I prefer dogs, cats clean themselves constantly. That is why they are always hacking up hairballs.
he is just saying that because cats are prissy little ******* of a species, they lounge around all day, scratch everything, including husbands, shed everywhere, and are about as loyal as a piece of raw meat.





they think they own the house, when its us who are buying their food and scooping their crap out of a smelly box, while they take up your lapspace and attention, not to mention your affection.





so basically, he dosnt want to tell you that he hates cats, because women who like cats, dont like men who hate them.
I don't think you can convince him because he is right. They do carry diseases and can give you ring worms. They are not safe to be around pregnant women nor children.





Please help control the unwanted pet population. Have your animal spayed or neutered
maybe you just have to prove it to him. get a cat and keep it well.
You can't convince him because they are disgusting and terribly filthy.
you probably will not beable to convince him......you are either a dog person or a cat person
cats are so gross!! that's why.... and they do carry so many nasty diseases
cats are nasty little animals
i dont think u can convince him...his mind is made up..sorry
Maybe it's the thought of having a poop box in your house.
Tell him that dogs are more dirty than cats. This is true, dogs cant use the litter box. they have to go outside a take a poop and they come home with dirty paws and step all over you house which leaves germs. Plus they smell bad after a run.
Cats are not disguisting, they are cleaner than any other animal. You earn your respect from cats, they don't just give it to you like dogs. Negative side is cleaning the litter box which can be very dangerous for pregnant women.





How do people get toxoplasmosis?


A Toxoplasma infection occurs by:





Accidentally swallowing cat feces from a Toxoplasma-infected cat that is shedding the organism in its feces. This might happen if you were to accidentally touch your hands to your mouth after gardening, cleaning a cat's litter box, or touching anything that has come into contact with cat feces. Eating contaminated raw or partly cooked meat, especially pork, lamb, or venison; by touching your hands to your mouth after handling undercooked meat. Contaminating food with knives, utensils, cutting boards and other foods that have had contact with raw meat. Drinking water contaminated with Toxoplasma. Receiving an infected organ transplant or blood transfusion, though this is rare.
Ask your Vet, then just go get the cat and he will learn to live with it. . . or be in the dog house














That should be worth 10 points!
Buy a cat but dress it up like a dog.
My husband does not like cats either ...but he has no choice in the matter lol ..I have 3 cats and deep down i know he loves them!!!
Its your personal understandings.. If he has instances wherein his friends have suffered from deseases, then he will never agree to bring cats at home.. U will have to convince him by saying that u will take the responsibility of keeping the in-house people healthy along with the cat..
Maybe try doing some research and finding scientific studies that prove that cats do not harvest more diseases than dogs. You can also consult a veterinarian in your area and book an appointment to have them discuss it with your husband. By taking the rational/educated approach he cannot argue that you are being emotional about getting a cat or are making things up.





And of course, if all else fails, bring a ferret home and let him realize how clean cats really are in comparison :).
He needs to be exposed to a cat that is well cared for, clean %26amp; attracts him. Men seem to like the spotted wild look. Find someone with a bengal, egyptian mau, ocicat, savannah, or some sort of ';wild'; exotic looking cat with lots of character %26amp; no bad habits.
Throw one on his face while he's sleeping!!!!