Choosing A Second Cat

As much as cats love their owners, another feline friend is usually a cat's closest companion. An extra cat friend (or partner in crime) provides extra mental and physical stimulation, not to mention a warm pillow to sleep on.

Two cats sharing an indoor cat tree

How To Choose Another Cat

So you’ve decided you want another cat. Well, there are a few things to think about before you jump in. You need to think carefully about the temperament, age and sex of both your current cat and your new cat.

Temperament

First of all assess your current cat’s purrsonality. The most important thing to think about is that you choose cats with similar energy levels otherwise you may be faced with a couple of squabbling cats. If your cat is quiet and shy, the worst thing you can do is get a cat with a boisterous temperament. Choose another quiet cat so that neither one gets bullied by the other.

Two cats of similar age and temperament getting along

Age

The next thing to think about is age. Cats of the same age tend to get along a lot better. Introducing a younger cat to a older cat with less energy might cause some problems.

If you already have a cat you might have asked yourself “should i get another cat for my older cat?” Although it is best to get cats of similar age, an older cat might enjoy a younger play partner, and even take the younger cat under it’s wing (or paw) - almost like an adoptive parent.

An older cat licking a younger cats face cleaning its coat

Sex

The final thing to consider is sex. Fighting for dominance is more common in cats of the same sex, so it’s best to get a male and a female.

Two female tabby cats getting along like sisters

If both of your cats think they are the alpha cat they will endlessly fight for the top position.

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Comments

Mariarubi, 18 July 2024

Choosing a second kitten can be an exciting but thoughtful decision. Introducing a new feline to my home might provide companionship for my current kitten, especially when I am not around. However, it's essential to consider how my kitten will react to a new friend and whether they will get along. Petzlover is the best website to buy a kitten.

Dahlia, 26 April 2021

I have a calico that's going to be 3 on my birthday may 25th she strong willed she's a leader and she does not like anyone that soft what kind of cat should I get she's a female there was a male here before which she used to play with but he passed away last year what do you suggest please help