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Forest Cat
MildredHubble
Kitties! Every time! For me at least 
FayetheADHDsquirrel
Both are wonderful. As far as specific downsides that have to be dealt with, dogs need to be taken out and cats need an indoor litter which can be rather dusty. Other than that, personality and health issues can be present in a particular individual from either species.