My 9 year old wants a kitten. I would like to get her one. which are better for pets males or females?
2007-03-30 13:25:34 · 10 answers · asked by sweetsherryk 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
The gender does not matter. Personally, I've always found males to be more loving, but I've certainly had females that were exceptions.
Just make it clear to your 9 year old, and to yourself, that the cat is the family's cat, not hers. This way you can all work together to care for him/her and the cat will remain with you in 10 years should she go off to school. You can still set it up so that your child is in charge of litter and morning feedings, but it's not fair to put all the responsibilites on a child. Make it a family pet and it will all go easier! : )
2007-03-30 13:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Nine year olds do not need pets. If you get a pet for the enjoyment of your child, plan on vaccinating it, spay/neutering it, feeding it, bathing it, scooping its litter & otherwise taking care of it yourself while letting the child help. Do not use a pet to "teach your child responsibility". This is not the job of a pet. Finally, do not get your cat declawed. It is horribly inhumane (very similar to having your fingers removed from the first joint forward). Instead get a good scratch post (like the one below) & teach the kitty from Day 1 to use it by taking him/her to it every time you see him/her attempt to scratch something else. Cats are wonderful pets (I have a dozen right now), but you & your child must learn to properly care for one if you wish for your pet ownership experience to be a happy one. See the book below. It is a thorough & wonderful resource to which I refer regularly.
Happy, furry wishes to you!
2007-03-30 13:36:23 · answer #2 · answered by Tom's Mom 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
From my experience, neutered male cats seem to be calmer. It all depends on the cat though. Don't rush into getting a kitten. If there are several kittens there when you go to find one, then watch them, hold them and find the personality that is right for your family.
2007-03-30 13:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Trying♥ 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
we have had two male cats for the past 7 years, and a male cat in the household for the last 20. they are wonderful. they were all spayed or neutered........whichever you call it........and declawed. female cats tend to be more territorial, and i think there is something about the need to be a mother. i don't know what that is all about, but, my sister's cat every so often goes through some issues because of her hormones. she has been spayed or neutered as well.
blessings!
2007-03-30 13:41:17 · answer #4 · answered by that girl! 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The males are more playful and the females are more laid back and calm BUT they both would make good pets! Hope you can find a good
one! they are both also good at snuggling at night and keeping you warm!!!!!
2007-03-30 13:43:52 · answer #5 · answered by Ashley P 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well i am a nine year old. I would want a girl one.
2007-03-30 13:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by madmadcutecute 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
homagowdz...
they are all the same, gender has no effect on the nature of the cat
I'll try not to be rude, but this is what i call a dumb question.
2007-03-30 14:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by dwalk51 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
either one is fine, but get it neutered or spayed. A male cat will spray, if it is not neutered.
2007-03-30 13:29:59 · answer #8 · answered by bjsuno 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Either one. But make sure to have them fixed and vaccinated.
2007-03-30 13:29:06 · answer #9 · answered by Tigger 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think a female would be best because males spray pee and females are more loving and cuddly .
2007-03-30 13:33:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋