Should i get a male or a female cat?

Question

i am planning on getting a cat. it will be both indoors and outdoors. which sex is better? i want a cat that is less likely to roam when outdoors. ( list the diffrences between a male and female cat) thank you,

Answer 1

Male cats tend to roam especially if they have been neutered, they also will probably spray scented urine inside and out to mark their territory. That habit is usually nipped in the bud when they are neutered. Male cats are very territorial even when neutered. They don't tend to get along with other male cats. Female cats will wander less, though if you have a field nearby, they'll like to hunt mice there, males will also. Females should be spayed, and that can be much more expensive. I'd opt for a nice female kitty, and get her spayed as soon as you can afford to.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

I really recommend a strictly indoor cat. Out of a litter of kittens, the two outdoor cats died (the first was still a kitten, the oldest was 7, both hit by cars) and the two indoors are still alive and healthy at 15. Indoor cats outlive outdoor. And sometimes people abuse cats they find.

Female cats go into heat and make constant ungodly howling noises. If you get a female cat, get it spayed.

Male cats like to mark. That means they pee EVERYWHERE. Even if the litter box is clean. The best way to stop this is to have the cat neutered.

I never recommend declawing. Kitty needs to defend itself if it gets outdoors from dogs, mean kids, and rats. And to climb trees. Just trim nails weekly or so.

Answer 4

I have six cats, four females and two males. All are strictly indoor, and all have been fixed.

In my little feline family I have noticed the females are more lively, and the males are laid back sweethearts.

The trick to having a male cat who does not spay everywhere is neuter them before they come into sexual maturity.....five or six months depending on the cat..some cats mature sooner than others.

To truly get a cat you will be happy with, adopt an adult shelter/rescue kitty. With an adult cat, what you see is what you get. And adopting a shelter kitty in the long run is cheaper than the so called free kitten because you get a reduced cost in neutering and shots.

Think twice before letting your cat outdoors. There are scary things out there. Fleas, Ear mites, Cars, Dogs, the list goes on and on.

Good luck :)

Answer 5

Ive had 5 cats and two of my females had kittens...at the same time. Male cats are not as affectionate as females. Male cats also seem to roam away from home more. The only thing with a female cat just make sure you get them fixed!

Answer 6

Female cats tend to be friendlier, and male cats are usually more goofy when they are playing. I would say a female because of how loving they are. Males are loving too, but I've had 3 female cats in my life and 3 males, and the females were sweeter. Just be sure to get your cat spayed or neutered, no matter which sex you choose. A female will come home pregnant and a male will spray all over your stuff.

Answer 7

I really like male cats more because they seem to be less 'testy'. my cat is 15 and is also a indoor/outdoor cat, I recomend keeping your new cat indoors for a while and let it know that you are the 'food provider', that way when it does go outside it will have a reason to come back and will stay close to home. whatever it is make sure you spay or neuter it because males will spray and females will come home with more guests.

Answer 8

i would go to your local humane society and see what they have, check out both males and females. do some research, you will find that both males and female have the ability to spray even after being "fixed"its all about weather your heart says "that's the one" you will know when you hold it for the first time if its the one to take and trust me it wont matter if it is male or female.most shelters have the pets spay or neuter in the cost of the adoption price. yes cats that are fixed usually stay around the house more and they also have less chance of getting cancer. an unfixed male can smell a unfixed female up to 5 miles so what ever you decide on get it fixed. good luck and happy kitty hunting.

Answer 9

i have had many cats in my life. the key to having a wonderful & long relationship with any cat is the love & care you give them. you should get a kitty at least 8 weeks old. that way they will learn to think of you as there mother in some ways. both male & female cats should be fixed (neutered or spayed) cats really should be indoor pets. they can get hurt or lost outside. the average life span for an ourdoor cat is only 3 years because it is so dangerous outside for them. i keep my cats inside & they are very happy. i have an 18 year old girl calico. she is very healthy because i make sure she has good clean food & water & love on her daily. to answer your question, i have had both male & female cats. both sexes were wonderful pets. however, some male cats tend to have some urinary track/kidney problems later on in life after being fixed. lots of times you can avoid this by feeding them a good quality moist food & not so much of the dry & again good clean water for them to drink. i have three girl cats right now. they to me seem to want to be right by my side more than some of the male cats i had in the past. some of the males were more loners. but if you don't have them fixed you will have trouble with both sexes. i hope this helps you a little. cats can be a wonderful part of your lfe. if you take good care of them and love them they will be your devoted friend forever. take care, good luck. oh, i just wanted to say, i don't believe in declawing cats. it is really painful to them and if they happen to get outside they have no way to defend themselves from dogs or other cats that may attack them. just stop and think.......... would you like someone to pull your fingernails off. anyway, bye, bye!!!

Answer 10

from personal experience i always thought a female cat was better but i learned other wise, actually there really is no difference, my male and female like to roam a lot out side, males seem to be more cuddly when it comes to bedtime, he always sleeps with me but when im up and about the female is the one who loves to cuddle, males are also cheaper to neuter but all in all, there really is no difference, if you get a female and don't have her spayed right away and shes running around out side, she might disappear after she has her litter to keep her kittens safe because she will more then likely get pregnant. but the choice is up to you, i don't see a difference in there behavior for out doors.

oh, and my male will disappear for days on end and the female is back with in a couple of hours, but she does have kittens in my basement that she must take care of which I'm sure is why she doesn't stay gone long.