Dog owners all know dogs definitely need to be walked, otherwise they easily become overweight, their coat quality worsens, and they may even become depressed. But we rarely see cats being walked, so do cats not need to be walked? Or do they simply dislike being walked?

　　Actually, cats, like dogs, also need enough daily exercise. However, unlike dogs, although both are companion animals, their wild instincts seem not to have completely disappeared. Therefore, they tend to stroll alone rather than being led by people. So many people excitedly buy leashes for their cats, but when cats wear them, they refuse to walk.

　　Secondly, many house cats are taken home from a young age by their owners. Cats are relatively sensitive animals, and if taken out abruptly, many situations can scare cats, causing them to hide so well that even their owners cannot find them. To avoid this, many owners give up on taking their cats outside.

　　In fact, owners need not worry. The latest scientific research shows that even if cats are not deliberately taken for walks, it will not affect their healthy growth. If your cat is satisfied staying at home, then just maintain that state. Cats and dogs have different spatial activity preferences. Dogs require horizontal exercise, enjoying broad spaces to run and play, while cats engage in vertical movement, preferring upright jumping, so cats don't particularly need walking, just an activity area with height variations.

　　However, it is not impossible to "walk cats." When first taking a cat out for a walk, choose roads with few people and little traffic to ensure safety. Then hold the cat in your arms and try to let it become familiar with the surroundings. When it becomes less afraid, you can try putting the cat down and slowly let it adapt to the outside environment.