My grandma lives alone with an older cat (as big as a small dog) and he's starting to have health problems. We would like to get a new kitty for her so that when her old cat dies she won't be alone. Does anyone have advice as to what breed/sex/age cat would be most compatible with an older male cat?
2007-03-05 10:16:23 · 9 answers · asked by nemesyn 3 in Pets ➔ Cats
I would say the best thing to do would be go to an animal shelter that has middle age cats and see how the cats there respond to each other. Then when you find one that has a good temperament and gets along with the other cats bring it home to her cat and see if they get along. It may take a few days to see how they really respond to one another. I would not suggest a young cat because they tend to be more destructive as well as I feel a male cat may be more prone to bad habits. I noticed that with our cats the male has stronger instincts then the females and causes more problems.
2007-03-05 10:38:32 · answer #1 · answered by mdqwn 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever animal you get it's going to be hard for the older cat because he is used to being by himself for so long. I would recommend a female because there is less chance of fighting than if you got another male. I would not recommend a young kitten as that would probably drive the older cat crazy. Probably a young cat like 1 or 2 years old would be a good choice. Just make sure that the animal has a calm and mellow personality so it won't harrass your older cat.
2007-03-05 18:24:58 · answer #2 · answered by irisheyes47 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not get another male cat as there may be territorial issues. Get a slightly younger female cat. A tabby cat from the shelter would be a great idea. If you wanted to get a purebred cat from a breeder, ask for either a young adult (2 - 4 years old) or a cat that can no longer be bred (4 - 5 years or older). A few breeds that you may want to consider:
Australian Mist
Burmese
Maine Coon
Persian
Russian Blue
Siamese
Tonkinese
Talk to your grandma about the idea of getting her another cat before you get one. She may not want another cat.
2007-03-05 21:58:38 · answer #3 · answered by Elena 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don 't u think it would b rather cruel to bring a new cat into the house when the older cat has been there all his life alone..
when the old guy dies then get grandma a new kitty and i do thin k a cat would b best because they basically take care of themselves
but there is also grandmas wishes to consider, maybe she doesn't want another pet to take care of at all
I suggest u talk to her before u do anything
2007-03-05 18:21:52 · answer #4 · answered by Nora G 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A young cat. Most likely a kitten. I just put my cat down :( last year but bringing the new kitten into the house actually seemed to bring out more life in him. He had alot of health problems but it gave him a few extra years.
2007-03-05 18:26:00 · answer #5 · answered by lfnicosia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A sweet, affectionate, quiet, spayed, female that your grandmother will need to meet and fall in love with first. Unless her older cat is very antisocial, they could most likely get along - with a lot of time, and patience. If not, perhaps you could take care of it for her at your place until that day comes when she really does need a new companion.
2007-03-05 18:58:00 · answer #6 · answered by Ann 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most cats can live alone they are solitarry animals so if its been alone for a while it should be fine. becuase if you get another one it might make him jelous or want to fight it becuase males can also be territorial.
2007-03-05 18:27:49 · answer #7 · answered by spitefirefilly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
another older cat
2007-03-05 18:22:34 · answer #8 · answered by Ell!e Stelter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who knows sry bol (best of luck) der
2007-03-05 18:20:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋