I'm wondering if my cat is depressed from being the only pet in the house. Should I get it a friend?
2006-11-30 17:27:59 · 10 answers · asked by * norliza * 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hello there, I was in the same situation as you, but I bit the bullet and am getting my new kitten in 2 weeks. I suppose it depends on the personality of your cat, and how often you are home. If your cat follows you around the house, frets when your not home, and loves other animals, maybe you should get one. But if your cat its easy going, and dosnt care if he/she is home alone, it is up to you I suppose. I hope this has helped. If you decide to get a cat in the future, good luck
2006-11-30 17:36:39 · answer #1 · answered by Emilie25 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you're gone most of the day than it might be a good idea to get another cat. They can keep each other company. If your cat is older than adopting an adult cat is a wonderful thing. One must be careful if one has an alfa (dominant) male because he would not want another male in the house. I love having a cat son and daughter!
2006-12-01 04:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by Being Me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Your cat is too weak (based on your other question) to deal with you getting another cat. Don't self-diagnose your cat.
Domestic cats don't *need* to have a friend. TO do so right now would be a terrible idea.
2006-11-30 18:08:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. plan an aquaintance period before making a final decision. and choose a companion of the same species, afterall; what good is a companion if you can't communicate
2006-11-30 21:49:24 · answer #4 · answered by friendtocats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes cats love compainionship which is why i always say if ya gunna get a cat always get 2 coz when your out they keep each other amused
2006-12-01 07:35:25 · answer #5 · answered by becca14 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! They need a playmate! I have 3 cats who love each other.
2006-11-30 17:30:24 · answer #6 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. I have two kittens. It's hilarious to see them chase and play with each other, plus no one is home for the most part during the day...so we know they are occupied with each other when we are gone.
2006-11-30 17:37:40 · answer #7 · answered by Yariah 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
depends on what your animals demeanor is! cats are VERY territorial! Especially if they are female!
2006-11-30 17:33:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats are social creatures.
Let him socialize with his own kind outside the house.
2006-11-30 18:29:29 · answer #9 · answered by E A C 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
the only friend a cat needs is lethal injection...
2006-11-30 17:39:09 · answer #10 · answered by crockoshithunter 1 · 0⤊ 5⤋