Sims 4: Cats and Dogs

Cats and Dogs remains one of the most essential Sims 4 expansions years after release. The pet AI genuinely impresses, with cats and dogs displaying distinct personalities that make each animal feel unique.

Brindleton Bay serves as a charming coastal setting, though it’s the veterinary career that provides the real gameplay depth. Running your own clinic involves diagnosing ailments, performing surgery, and managing staff – it’s surprisingly engaging and offers genuine challenge at higher levels.

The Create-A-Pet tool deserves special mention. The breed options and customisation possibilities are extensive, allowing you to recreate real-life pets with impressive accuracy. Foxes and raccoons add wildlife variety, though they’re largely decorative.

The pack’s only weakness is the absence of smaller pets like hamsters and birds, which were later addressed in a separate stuff pack. Nevertheless, for animal lovers, this expansion is practically mandatory.