and she is neuted (im obviosaly not wanting kittens).I want another cat but would you recomend a male or female? and please no silly answers..thanx
2007-01-24 00:18:56 · 10 answers · asked by lady z 4 in Pets ➔ Cats
It really doesn't matter whether it's male or female. Try to go by the temperament of your cat and get one who you think will go best with her.
Is she quite a bossy cat? Then you wouldn't want a very timid cat nor another boss. A timid cat would be afraid and a boss cat would be a rival to the cat you already have.
Bringing another adult cat into the home, you can expect more problems and territorial arguments but it can work if you're careful about how they are introduced.
I think your cat will enjoy having the company of another cat.
Best wishes.
2007-01-24 00:45:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as she's spayed getting either sex should be fine.
We have four cats....an 8 year old female, two 6 year old sisters and an 18 month old male.
I had people tell me that females will fight with each other..that has NOT been my experience, they got along just fine.
Then they told me that when I added the male the three females would fight with him...that wasn't the case either.
He is actually a more aggressive player than they are...but when he gets out of line with them, they sure put him in his place in a hurry...LOL
I think either sex would be okay as long as you take the introductions very slowly.
Good luck with your soon to be new family member.
2007-01-24 11:59:04 · answer #2 · answered by gracieandlizzie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because your cat is fixed it shouldn't matter what sex of a cat you get. I would choose another kitty based on personality and how well you think it will get along with your current pet. There are tips all over the web on how to introduce new cats into the home so I would strongly recommend searching out this info also. It will be nice for your current kitty to have a new friend to play with. Good luck.
2007-01-24 09:00:19 · answer #3 · answered by Somanyquestions,solittletime 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she's neutered then it doesn't really matter. We've got 5 cats only one of which is female but they all get on great. If you do get male make sure he's spayed at 6 months or he'll stray and start to spray round the house to mark his territory and once he starts that he won't stop.
Don't worry if she doesn't take to the new one straight away,it'll take a few days for her to get used to the new arrival and the new one will have new unrecognised smell about it.
2007-01-24 08:28:48 · answer #4 · answered by lee p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My friends recently introduced a male kitten to their 5 year old queen. She was a bit suspicious at first but the adorable nature of the kitten and her maternal instincts won over and they are fine with each other now. Just give them time to adjust to each other and a place for your older cat to escape to if needed, away from the stress of the new arrival....
2007-01-25 16:18:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This website offers some good hints for adding a second cat. They suggest an opposite sex cat with a similar temperment and personality and obviously, spayed or neutered. They also suggest a cat that has lived with other cats before or a kitten. Good luck.
2007-01-24 08:44:54 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really does not matter too much whether you have a male or female. But if you decide on a male you should get him the snip, he'll be more friendly and he won't be prone to wander off like other tom cats do. Your female cat won't mind, or even notice, if the new one is male or female. just be careful introducing them, they might not liek each other for a while, or even ever!
2007-01-24 10:42:56 · answer #7 · answered by Esquire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
male. less likely to form an unhealthy, even destructive, competition. i personally believe it comes down to sexual/territorial behaviour. i have a neutered female who still, after 9 yrs, goes into a kind of "ghost" heat cycle. she will not suffer the presence of another female. learned this trying to rescue an abandoned queen kitten. had to find another good home for the wee thing.
2007-01-24 19:18:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have a male and a female cat, they have both been 'done' and get along really well.
I can say that the male cat is far more affectionate than the female cat.
Perhaps when you are looking before you buy one take your cat along and 'introduce' them, you will be able to see if they may 'get along??
2007-01-24 08:34:25 · answer #9 · answered by Koalabear 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
either is ok
2007-01-24 11:01:18 · answer #10 · answered by rachel c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋