My cat seems lonley i am not sure weather to get a kitten or not? wot would u do?

Question

This is a picture of him

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Answer 1

when you are at home does the cat cling to you?  if so it was probably lonely i had this problem with a cat of mine and getting her a couple toys worked for a little while, and then it started a really low meow  late a night or when i was in another room with a shut door so i got another cat, at first they were stand offish but started playing together, sleeping together . and now i am the lonely one lol. but the cat seemed happier  

Answer 2

Neat!  My ex had a cat exactly like yours!  And she wanted to get another kitten to keep her cat company.  It worked!  But I tell ya the h**l those two rose while they got to know each other almost made me get rid or both cats!  I guess that’s why she’s my ex now.  

Answer 3

get him a friend

Answer 4

Your pampered cat is just fine he has plenty of entertainment terrorising the local wildlife they are cold killers and don't think of others unless its their own so another cat may keep you amused its another killer on the loose to kill the baby birds.

Answer 5

Aww hes cute, but i wouldnt get another cat, because cats can be very territorial,  

Answer 6

Well, going by that picture alone doesn't really help. I can't really tell how old your cat is and that is the biggest thing you should worry about if you are looking at the possibility of getting another cat.

Try to get a cat that is around your own cats' age. Gender makes no difference, just chose a cat that appeals to you. Make sure the other cat is fixed and up to date on all shots and tested for the two major cat diseases. FIV and FeLuk.

Also, do you notice any behaviors that your cat gives off? Is the cat more dominant or submissive? Does the cat rule the house or does (he? she?) lounge around and have a "devil may care" attitude?

Either way, you'll want to look for a submissive cat for a playmate. If yours is dominant and if you get and equally dominant cat, they will have a harder time becoming friends and might even become enemies. If your cat is submissive, then.. all the better.

I suggest looking around your local animal shelters or local humane society before looking at breeders and pet shops. Shelters and the like can walk you through their establishment and find the right cat suitable for your home.

Once you pick out your kitty and get it home, I urge you to please introduce the two slowly. I'm talking 2 weeks or so. Keep your new cat in a separate room with food, water and litter box. The new one will be afraid and if you let it roam a big place, it will be even more afraid. Starting off smaller will reduce the chances of a fearful cat. Keep the new cat away from your older cat will also help so they can become friends. If you introduce them right away, your old cat might feel threatened and could very well start bullying the new one right off the bat.

Let the two sniff at each other from under the door and let them get acquainted to each others' smells. After a couple days you can let the new one out, with supervision. If all goes well, congratulations! You can keep doing that for a while until they are totally comfortable with each other.

Getting a new playmate for your cat is fun, but if you don't introduce them right, you could very well end up making a big mistake.

I hope this information helps!

Answer 7

Awww so cute!! I wouldn't get an absolute kitten, I would get a 1 1/2 year old female cat. That way he has a mate. (not to actually mate with but like a partner in life) thats what i did and my kitty was happy for life!

Answer 8

Cats can be very content without other cats around.  If he seems lonely, try playing with him more.

Answer 9

I don't think he'll be pleased with a kitten. My cat finally accepted the new kitten, and even loves her now (licks hersometimes etc.), but he's never been happy ever since. Only when we go on holidays and we leave the newer cat behind is he happy to be alone with us! But he's more normal, like he has a friend to cat-play, to hump, to sleep with. Otherwise he did all these with me!

Answer 10

If you have the time and the means to support another cat (Food, extra vet bills etc.) , then I agree that it is probably a good idea to get a kitten.  Its good company.

Answer 11

Cats are by nature solitary animals (except for lions).  Your cat may not be lonely at all.

If you are considering another cat I would look at ones somewhat older than a kitten.  Older cats such as yours find kittens quite annoying with their boundless energy.  The kitten will pester him to death, wanting to play.  The kitten will be deprived of his natural need for a playmate and cat company.  If you go that route it's best to get TWO kittens.

So you get another cat that appeals to YOU and that you want to make part of your family.  When you make that commitment you will be patient as the cats work out their relationship issues.

Answer 12

it depends how friendly he is with other cats!