one is good, you can give them more attention, but two is fun, they play with eachover and keep eachover company and grow up together. there isnt much difference in cost.
im worried that one may go missing and would leave his brother depressed, or that its harder to keep track of 2 constantly wondering where the other one is e.t.c
2007-05-17 13:49:59 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
2 man! go for it!
2007-05-17 13:52:29 · answer #1 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi
It is very hard to keep a single kitten occupied, safe and happy while you are busy with your daily life. If a young cat or kitten is bored, behavior problems arise such as biting, scratching, pouncing, and marking! Remember kittens are born in litters and are used to companionship right from the beginning. Cats are very social animals and are truly happier living with other cat companions. Think big cats, lions for example live in large groups called prides... so a single kitty will be lonely! When you want to pay bills, talk on the phone, help children with homework, etc. that lonely kitten/cat will be demanding your time and attention. Cats tend to sleep up to 18 hours a day and are most active at night. Kittens are no different and will seek out their human family for playtime when you want to sleep! Cats like to hunt at night; so lone kittens/cats will "hunt" their owners by pouncing whatever may move beneath the sheets. This means unwanted scratching and biting in the middle of the night and you, up at 2 AM. Two cats/kittens will practice hunting with each other and will even turn this into a game. Vigorous playing will result in needed exercise and their falling asleep too.
i hope this helps.
2007-05-17 22:25:31 · answer #2 · answered by i am MISS horrible 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This all depend on you and teh kitten(s).
first realize that yes food is about the same and so is cat litter.
But dont forget the first year especially will be costly.
Kittens need usually 4 shots from 6 weeks to 4 months,at 4 months they should get there rabies shots.
They should be fixed which can get costly ( I have a male and the vets where i live charge from $75= $125 just to get fixed and that's just for one. of course spayis even more)
I do have 2 cats and they do keep each other company but I also find that they rather be with each other than with me. if you only have 1 thye often ar more to want to be with you.
It's up to you either way is fine but just think about it and I would suggest possibly calling around to vets and find out how much it will cost for the upkeep.
Good luck in whatever youchoose
2007-05-17 14:10:11 · answer #3 · answered by Kit_kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course, needless to say, please get them spayed or neutered. There's just so many deserving pets that need a home and there aren't enough. In the past I had one cat then added another a couple years later and they never got along. I got two kittens about six years ago and they get along well. I don't feel bad leaving them alone if I have to work late or something because they keep each other company. (They're strictly indoor cats--we just feel there's too many unknown dangers outside.) When they were kittens we got them collars that had little bells on them so we could find them. After a couple weeks we got sick of hearing those bells jingle at all hours and took them off. When they played together we'd just crack up laughing at their hysterical antics. They were a lot more entertaining than watching television. They're adult cats now and not as active. Also consider your lifestyle and decide if you want active kittens or adult cats who are more settled and require less supervision. Enjoy your new furry friends.
2007-05-17 14:17:50 · answer #4 · answered by Tammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi Get 2 cat's as you say they will keep each other company. If one does go missing the other one after a period of time will forget, this happened to me with my cat's one went missing when they were 6 and they had been together from birth but my cat that was left missed his brother for a while, and then he revelled in the attention that he got being an only cat. GO FOR IT GET 2.....
2007-05-18 00:26:36 · answer #5 · answered by kevina p 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get fewer behavior problems with two, and they actually require a bit less attention, because some of their social, play and exersize needs are fulfilled by each other. Although one getting depressed at the loss of the other is a bit of a concern, "it is better to have loved and lost", even for cats!
If you spend a good deal of time out of the house, having more than one cat can greatly reduce seperation anxiety and boredom (which leads to mischief). Having a second kitten around also eases the transistion into a new home, especially if they are siblings.
2007-05-17 13:58:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get 2 especially if you tend to work long hours or go out often, They do keep each other company. If siblings do realize they will act just like human siblings, and try to antagonize each other. Most of the time they are quite loving. I had one cat for over 15 years. I knew that when it was time to adopt a new kitten there would be two.
2007-05-17 13:58:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get two, they will play with each other, and will settle into you house better together. I originally had one cat and when she died i got 2 kittens. The cat on her own was always nervous, where as the kittens were constantly playing with each other. If one goes missing the other tends to adapt, your worrying to much, just have fun with them.
2007-05-20 23:05:55 · answer #8 · answered by elle_schweedy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get two and the same time, about the same age it would be great for them. Getting one now and deciding to get one later is bad as cats are jealous animals. The one that you got first will resent the other one moving into its territory and you would have problems. Plus you would be giving two cats a much needed home and what's better than one cat? TWO!!!!
2007-05-17 17:43:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have two cats and they are a hand full, each! lol. I love both of them and i pay tons of attention to them. I got one, let it grow up, then got the other and they got along well, the older one taught the little one everything. I did not even have to pody train him! the older one did it for me. I did not worry of him getting lost all I had to do is find one and there the other would be. It is not wise to get siblings. I did it and they always faught and one ended up leaving from stress.
2007-05-17 14:55:57 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want two, get two to start with so they can grow up together. They are terrirorial and don't like being introduced to other cats when they get older.
Keep an eye on them, microchip them, and don't let them just wander around outside if you fear they will get lost. Cats aren't that hard to keep up with. They sleep about 16 hours a day!
2007-05-17 15:25:43 · answer #11 · answered by fostermom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋