Appearance differences between domestic cats and wild cats

Domestic cats vs. pet cats The difference between domestic cats and pet cats lies in the fact that domestic cats have stronger resistance, adaptability, and digestive abilities than pet cats. The other differences mainly lie in the way the owners raise their cats. Since domestic cats are allowed to roam freely, they may not be as gentle in personality as pet cats, nor as attached to humans. Moreover, the expenses of raising domestic cats are much lower than those of pet cats. However, regardless of the type of cat, it is recommended that owners should still take care of vaccination and deworming work.

How to tell if a cat is wild

Domestic cats have a gentler personality and prefer to be close to humans.
The fur of a cat is cleaner, with no ear mites, parasites, or other diseases, indicating a healthy condition.
You can also judge by the pads of the cat's feet: wild cats have thicker pads due to long-term outdoor survival, while domesticated cats have soft and clean pads.

Characteristics of wild cats

Wild cats may be more afraid of humans, have smaller breasts, be thinner, and may carry parasites and infectious diseases. If owners want to raise wild cats, they need to strictly implement vaccination and deworming both internally and externally. Also, it is best not to let the cat scratch itself, as wounds that bleed require immediate vaccination against rabies at the hospital.

Characteristics of domestic cats

The personality of a cat varies by breed and raising management. Generally, domesticated cats are affectionate, love to cuddle, are curious, active, clean, have a strong memory, etc. However, some cats are more aloof and not as close to their owners. To a certain extent, a cat's personality is also related to the owner's guidance and education.