if i get 2 kittens is it best 2 get different sexes?

Question

i have always owned cats , but only ever had 1 at a time , my last cat died a couple of years ago aged 17 , now its time too get another 1or 2 , i would really like 2 cats , but will 2 kittens from different litters get along , and is it best to have different sexes or is it ok too have the same .

Answer 1

I'd get two male kittens and plan on getting them neutered by the time they're 6 months old so they don't develop any nasty habits. The kittens will have to work out who is dominant, so they will fight until they do. If you interrupt the process, they'll keep doing it until they get their result. They won't kill each other anyway. I think having 2 at a time keeps them from getting lonely. There's nothing cuter than two kittens playing.

In my experience a neutered male makes the best pet. Two guys will get along better than one of each and they don't have to be littermates. As long as you get them at the same time and they are 2 to 3 months old and weaned, the problems should be minimal. However I'd confine them to a small room like a bathroom for a few days when you first get them so they won't be as scared and can't get under the bed.

Answer 2

It doesn't matter what sex you get. The cats will either get along or they won't. If you are getting 2 kittens at the same time it won't really matter, they'll get along even if they are from different litters, they might be a little apprehensive at first, being in a new home with new people. But as kittens, will get over it quick and go right into playing. If you do decide on a male and female just be sure to get them fixed so you don't soon have lots and lots of kittens. :)

Answer 3

1. Why don't you get 2 brothers? That way they will already be friends.
2. Even if they are from different litters, they will get along if they are kittens. It's better to get 2 rather than 1 actually, they will havea play mate and grow up more "normally". They will not be so dependent on you.
3. Either get 2 boys or a boy and a girl. Girls are more territorial between them, it;s better not to get 2 girls, although there will not be a real problem since they are still kittens.
4. Make sure to spay/neuter them when they get 6 months old.

Answer 4

I had a male kitten and when he was 1yr my friend had to give up her 8yr old male cat. I thought it would be a nightmare getting them to get along and it was hard work at first but so long as you introduce them to each other while you are there and never leave them in the same room together if you are not there then eventually they will get used to each other and establish their 'rank and place'. They will then be fine. Just keep a careful eye on them at first. Should be easier with 2 kittens.

Answer 5

Cats dont often come on warmth until ultimately approximately 6 months..... some have completed in the past... yet no your cat wont be pregnant, she would be able to even with the incontrovertible fact that be incredibly TRAUMATISED. She'll the two run away asap or strengthen up aggressive or unsociable. 2 week previous kitten? her eyes wouldnt additionally be open. Im guessing shes approximately 8-10 weeks. you are going to be able to desire to oversee. do no longer pass away THE KITTEN WITH THE CAT until she is old adequate to stand up for herself. Its no longer humorous! i could in my opinion call this ignore, abuse & irresponsible.(confident Im effective you dont wish her harm) Its no longer approximately her getting pregnant.. reason she cant- yet. Its approximately trauma. Im assuming you werent bullied at school so which you have no longer any thought how frightening it relatively is to be confronted aggressively by employing somebody larger than you. Letalone RAPED! Many could say.. 'its purely a cat!'..... yeah! littlebaby ...kitten.... no longer long out of mums tummy, in a brilliant frightening worldwide, without mum & a 4yr previous youngster and different huge human strangers pulling, prodding, poking.. & being attacked by employing another cat! ask your self the way you may sense? How shiitscared could you be? WHY IS YOUR 1YR previous no longer DESEXED yet?..it is unquestionably irresponsible. Does he pass exterior? Thats 8 kittens for each cat he rootts.... IRRESPONSIBLE ...( he will cool down plenty additionally...).it is going to value you $200 (or you are able to in simple terms sell off the little ones in a container like a million different irresponsible puppy proprietors that dont desex their animals too That bit approximately letting a cat have a clutter is UTTER B/sht.... Im 35. I havent had young ones and that i think each and all the extra perfect for for it.... The animal lover i'm,on occasion I heavily wish there have been NO ANIMALS around. heavily its in simple terms too depressing.

Answer 6

all your choice. If you want to get different sexes then do, but you may have loads of kittens running around after a while. Only you can find out if two kittens from different litters will get along

Answer 7

sometimes different kittens get along and sometimes they don't - it is probably a safer bet to get them from the same litter.
As for the sexes - do you want to breed or are they just family pets

have you considered looking in a rescue centre as they often have both cats and kittens that are already soul mates

good luck with your future cat or cats

Answer 8

we have two kittens from different litters, and they love each other, our vet advised us to get one of each sex as they tend to get on better, we got the male first then waited a few months until he was old enough to have the chop! then we introduced a female kitten a few months later, at first it seemed that the male kitten hated her and they were not going to take, but after a week or two they were inseparable! now he cleans her and they curl up together. i would def recommend getting different sex kittens, although make sure you get the male done as you don't want your own litter on your hands!!! if you do go for the same sex go for girls as they are much more placid and boys are much more dominant!!
good luck!!!!!!

Answer 9

as long as you get them 'done ' it doesnt really matter what sex you get them . as when they are kittens they will get to know each other and will grow up together . how ever if you get a adult cat you have to get the opposite sex .

have you not thought about getting an adult rescue cat . there just as nice .... and you can get a pair aswelll ...

Answer 10

get to kittys from the same litter sex does not matter