Thinking about getting a second cat...?

She will probably accept another kitten easily. Once fixed, gender is irrelevant. Yes, males tend to be larger, but that does not mean they are always the alpha kitty. And the pecking order is what really matters in a multi-cat home.

A suggestion is that any kitten you adopt be fixed already. That way, you do not have an introduction, and then take the new kitten to be fixed, and it comes back with all new scents which can cause a dispute since your other cat may not recognize their friend due to changed scents.

I have multiple cats over a wide age range, so I am not about to post negatives.

You need more than one litter box; often three, with one separated from the other two. In fact, even with one cat, having two is best. And vertical separations are very useful. In other words, can one cat cross the room at a different level, such as from furniture to furniture? That really does make a difference.

So what will happen with a new kitten? First, there will be hissing and probably growling. That will happen regardless of the introduction method, as you are making changes. And your current cat is still very much a kitten, and kittens play rough. Very rough, so it is easy to over think what may be happening.

There are two basic introduction methods. The go slow approach with separations, and the "here it is, deal with it" approach. In the latter, you bring the new kitten in its carrier, after the vet check for a health assessment (you don't want surprises) and let your resident cat check it out. You then open the door and let them mingle. Once they come to an understanding that the other is not going anywhere, peace usually ensues. I have always used the last approach and it has always worked, but I know it doesn't work for everyone.

I am having almost the exact same issue. I think my current female cat just turned a year old. I have had her since July tho and they said she was 2 months old.

Anyway i been wanting another cat for awhile but never got down to the shelter and a few times I was offered a cat it fell thru.

There are some kittens born at my friends job that will be ready to be homed in July and I said I would take one but I do wonder about my current kitty. She still likes to play so I am hoping she would enjoy a new friend. Since I have had her for a year tho I think my kitty might be feeling very territorial.

good luck.

If you are going to get a second cat, you should do it now. Your first cat is still young enough to get used to a buddy and will enjoy having another cat to play with. They really are good company for one another. I waited till my first cat was 5 yrs old and she had a really hard time adjusting when I brought in another kitten. The vet told me I should have gotten the second cat when the first was younger. Hope this helps

The established cat is more likely to accept a kitten than another adult cat (and the kitten is more likely to not mind company). Be careful and introduce them slowly, all the same. If you can afford it and have enough space, it could be a good idea, especially if your cat is upset about being left alone. My two cats aren't exactly friends, but they seem to take comfort in having someone familiar around.

I have a male and female. They were both adults when I introduced them ... and they hate each other just as much seven years later as they did the day they met. My female is the problem ... she just doesn't like the male. I've introduced him to many other cats and he always does well (he's Persian, they're laid back). Whatever you decide to do ... do it slowly. Don't just throw them together. You might want to keep the kitten in a separate room for a few days so they can smell each other under the door.

good choice of the age.. a tiny one would have a heck of a time..

male or female doesnt matter if they are spayed or neutered

DO NOT get one that isnt vaccianted etc.. and do not get one if your cat is not vaccinated..etc.

here is a link on how to introduce them correctly

http://www.bukisa.com/articles/201764_how-to-intro...

surely it ll adapt once it started to live with other cat..becoz i am having 5 cats together