8 August is International Cat Day, and while we’re very much a dog-loving bunch here at Sweet As Pup, we’ve got a special place in our hearts for those feline family members too - especially the ones living under the same roof as our dogs. If your household includes both a dog and a cat, you’ll know the dynamic can be anything from adorable to slightly feral. 

Different species, different rules

Dogs are often eager to please. Cats? Not so much. Dogs will sit when you ask, cats will sit on what you need. Dogs want to be near you 24/7, cats want to be near you only when you’ve finally sat down with a snack. Living with both means learning to navigate two very different communication styles.

Feeding time is strategic

One eats everything. The other acts like their kibble is offensive. You’ve probably tried every trick to stop your dog from stealing the cat’s food (and vice versa), and you’ve likely resorted to placing bowls at different ends of the house, on different levels, or behind barricades. Welcome to multi-pet meal prep - where dinner takes longer than yours, and someone always ends up sulking.

They might not be besties, but they're family

Sure, they might play-fight, chase, or ignore each other completely. But then there’s that one time you caught them sleeping nose-to-nose. Or the moment your dog got anxious during a storm, and your cat came and curled up nearby. Those are the quiet reminders that even if they don’t act like best friends, they’ve still formed a bond in their own way.

We see you, multi-pet parents

To everyone vacuuming twice as much, refereeing tail-pulling matches, and learning what “cohabiting peacefully” really means - this one’s for you. Remember your home is full of love, chaos, and the best kind of company.

So this International Cat Day, give your cat a scratch behind the ear (if they allow it) and let your dog know they’re still the favourite.