Like any other language, professing love and care for your pet in French is highly common.  “J'aime” is the most common word you can use with your pet, but there are two exceptions to remember. \\"J’aime mon chien\\" means \\"I love my dog\\". \\"J’aime mon chat\\" means \\"I love my cat\\". You should never use the word \\"chatte\\" to describe the gender of your cat.