does my cat need a buddy?

It sounds like he could use some company, a lonely cat can be a pest. A local shelter is a great place to find him a buddy. Before bringing another cat into the house you will need to make sure that they are tested for HIV and leukemia. You sound like a responsible person you should be applauded!

I would get him another cat. Even though a lot of people believe that cats are very solitary and independent this does not hold true for all cats. I recently brought home two cats. The younger one is very needy and needs constant attention. I have noticed that if sometimes the larger cat gets into the yard and I am also outside and he is left alone in the house he will start meowing and pacing around the house. He sounds so sad and pathetic. He never acts this way as long as either me or the big cat is around. So yes, I would agree with you, he is probably lonely. Just make sure if you do get another cat that it is non aggressive towards other males. Both of mine are males and they get along great and they were not from the same litter.

Well it sounds like your cat is lonely. Are you giving him plenty of personal attention when you are home? Not just being there but playing with him and petting him. My cat talks, alot, but whining and crying is saying that he needs something. It may be a good idea to get him a buddy and I would recommend an adult. They likely won't get along at first, but should warm up to eachother soon.

Cats do best when adopted in pairs, especially if you're out of the house a lot. Despite their loner ways they get depressed when they're alone too much. Cats that are depressed sometimes self mutilate.

Here's a short article:

http://www.catsinternational.org/articles/getting_...

I think that getting him a friend could help a lot. but you also have to remember there is twice the vet bills also. But locking him out of the bedroom? Maybe that is just making thing worse

It seems like you have no time for this cat. You go to work and then when you are going to sleep at night you lock him out. Even though we are human put yourself in his shoes. Getting another cat might help but, you have to let them meet first. Does your cat want to be the only animal in the house? If so you might not want to get another animal.

my cat meows alot and is bored if u keep him inside the house, so oneday i let him go outside for a while then i bring him bak in and at one point he will come bak alone, if u get another cat they might fight for a while and hurt themselves

Simple answer of course cats need company

yes time to get him a girlfriend

i think you're right. he does need a friend