We have a two-year blind cat that we adopted when she was just two weeks old. Since my husband and I are away from home for most of the day, she gets quitely lonely especially because of her disability.
We are thinking of adopting another blind kitten (for her to play and socialize with) but we are afraid that it might not work as she is a bit of an agressive cat and she isn't very kind with others. We couldn't get her a normal kitten since we tried that a year ago and it didn't work out.. hissing would never stop. And besides, a normal kitten with eye sight would have a superior advantage and we don't want our resident cat to feel a bit intimidated. And so now, we are debating as to whether a blind kitten would be a good idea...
Any ideas, suggestions are welcome.. Thanks in advance
2006-10-04 23:49:16 · 10 answers · asked by Wonder world 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
It's a really nice thought however I wouldn't recommend since you stated that you're not home most of the day and trying to work this out would take a lot of time and patience on your part with both of them.
Your cat is probably not as lonely as you think - most cats sleep 2/3 of the day anyway and she's probably just doing this while you're gone. Although she is blind her other senses will make up for it - cat's have a higher hearing range than dogs (until old age), their whiskers transmit information to their brain like a second sight and a cat's sense of smell is extremely keen.
It also would probably upset her well being at this point and she would be more than a bit be intimidated - at two years she's in her own comfort zone and any changes would be stressful for her.
You're obviously a kind and caring person - just keep showing her the affection you always have.
2006-10-05 02:04:21 · answer #1 · answered by Miranda 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cat you have now is feeling a bit of the superior one. Yes, she is blind but she does not see it as a disability, she is queen of the realm. I think a blind kitten would be a mistake, for the sake of the kitten. Imagine being smaller than the mean queen, blind, etc. When Queenie starts hissing, the blind kitten is not necessarily going to know what to do. And Queenie will become even more of a bully. If you brought a sighted kitten into the home, then the kitten would have 1 advantage during the tumultuous breaking-in period. After that, it would be a moot point, since sight does not mean she will become a bully. I have not seen kittens brought into cat homes ever become bullies, since all they know from kittenhood is to share.
At issue here is not being blind. At issue is how do you get your 2 cats (cat/kitten) to get along. Time is a healthy thing. My mother adopted a kitten and the resident cat hated its guts for about 6 months -- now the kitten is tolerated quite well. They eat from the same dish and no hisses. I, on the other hand, adopted a cat into a home of 3 cats and his attitude is still as antagonistic as ever, 6 years down the line. He has his own food dish and the others share nicely. He has his own bed, his own territory, his own everything.
Good luck -- it's wonderful that your blind cat has so much confidence and ownership over you and your home. She is much loved. Continue to live her by giving her a playmate, but not a playmate who will be bullied. The dominant cat is the cat, not the kitten. What's learned in kittenhood will pay off in cathood.
Enjoy!
2006-10-05 00:00:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I believe it depends on you and your situation. If you can afford the food, littler, vet visits, medications and toys as well as the time to be their human then I say go for it. Most cats don't need other animals in the house to be happy but will still form bonds with other animals if you do have them or add them to the household. In my case I have a very independent cat who only wants attention when she wants it. I also have a cat who has to be on top of me if I am sitting or laying down. They play together from time to time but one is absolutely a mommy's girl and the other is a daddy's girl- a bit of a tom boy. Then my third current cat is very playful running around ambushing the other two, she loves to cuddle with them at night and she sometimes will sleep on my legs but doesn't need to be with me all the time. Then there is cookie, he is 7 weeks old and runs around like a nut cat. He is sequestered right now because he is being treated for worms but my third girl Carlie plays with him through a crate and watches over him at night. I have noticed a huge change in her personality since cookie has come along but it has been a good one. She seems to be more maternal looking over cookie and less likely to harass my two older girls. So, you see just in my house I have four very different personalities and I can say two would happily live in a single cat house, yet they live happily in a multi-cat home, and Carlie I think needs the other cats around and cookie is yet to be determined. Hope that gives you some insight into making your decision about being a multi-cat home.
2016-03-27 05:43:26 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are good ways to introduce your cat to a newcomer that will make a difference to how quickly they will adapt to each other.
There is a product that will help relax them both while getting to know each other in the beginning...Feliway. Also wipe the new kitty with a towel from it's head to it's tail then take the towel and wipe it on your kitty. That transfers the scent and will make it easier to adjust to each other.
Use both of these each day till they are comfortable with each other and just put the cats together for a little while each day until they are adapted.
Make sure to give each one lots of attention while together.
2006-10-05 00:51:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not sure, get in contact with a rescue organisation. They have plenty of kitties in foster care waiting for a home. They will let you try it out and see how it goes as if it doesn't work, they will take them back.
Get onto www.catster.com There are plenty of people there who can give you advice and maybe able to help you out. I do know I saw a one eyed cat there looking for a home just this week.
2006-10-05 02:03:15 · answer #5 · answered by sarah071267 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wonder World,
I have had several cat's over the years and I must say they all have different personallities. Our present cat is happiest when she is by her self, she really doesn't get along with any cat or dog. She's the happiest when she has everything to herself. So maybe you cat really doesn't need or want a friend.
TDCWH
2006-10-05 01:02:02 · answer #6 · answered by TDCWH 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have you tried leaving the tv on that might help to have some noise around. or ask a neighbor to come over sometime in the middle of the day to spend time with her for a little bit.
2006-10-05 02:31:55 · answer #7 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it will take time for your cat to accept a newcomer but its worth a go as surely its better for them to keep to each other company than for your cat to be lonely. Good luck
2006-10-04 23:57:08 · answer #8 · answered by Sarah M 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She's fine by herself. She's already established a safe territory where she can be comfortable with it. Don't introduce another cat blind or not.
2006-10-04 23:59:15 · answer #9 · answered by Brad B 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the disadvantage of having two cats at home, is that you don't have four cats at home or more, the more the merrier, as Andy Dick said at least four cats is better...
2006-10-05 00:50:42 · answer #10 · answered by Courageous Capt. Cat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋