Considering another cat......

Question

I have a cat now and was considering getting another. If I do- which age do you recommend? My cat is 3 years old right now and he really wouldn't appreciate anything too active, but a little hyper is okay.

Answer 1

I don't think the age of your new cat is the most important thing. You should feel a definite connection with the new cat, as if YOU are the one being picked. That will be a good sign.

Frequently the people at the shelter will know if their charges do well with other cats or need to be the only cat and/or only pet. Get their input too.

A few years ago we gave a home to a shelter cat who'd been left there by his family and he looked like he'd given up hope. I had originally taken my father there to pick out a new cat as theirs had been run over recently. He and my mother weren't ready for a new cat but one just caught my eye and my heart and I started dreaming about him. A few days later I adopted him myself.

It took a week for him to feel comfortable coming out into the open with the rest of us. Our other kitty at the time was a younger female who'd freak out a few times a day and attack ANYTHING/ANYONE. Our new cat was a gentle giant and after she attacked him one day, to which he just looked at her as if to say "What did I ever do to you?" she settled down and was his constant companion until he died.

Answer 2

hey,

i would consider trying to choose a cat of the different s*x of your current cat this helps them get along (of course get them neutured)

also i would go about choosing a cat between the ages of 1 and 2 years old.

good luck and have fun with your new friend

xox Nicole

Answer 3

what ever you do don't get an adult cat, they won't get along,

cats are territorial and an older cat might freak out!

start him with a kitten he will feel less threatened  with a kitten around!!!!

please trust me I own 2 Bengals 1 Siamese and 1 tabby cat

and they all get along better with a kitten than an adult cat

Answer 4

Just a bit younger cuz then he'll be like the 'teacher'...to his new little playmate.  In other words...then he'll have a job to do and won't be bored anymore.

Answer 5

I just brought a kitten into my house and I have an 8 year old cat. At first the 8 year old hissed and growled, but now they play with each other, so I would recommend a cat the same age AND the same gender, as they might get along better, if you want your older cat to be more active, get a kitten.

Answer 6

i bet it depends on the cat you get because when we got a second cat with a four year old cat they were always playing so it could make you cat more hyper but soon he started to calm down but when we got a third cat our first cat didn't mind because he went through it but our second cat started to hiss at her but they soon became friends so it you get i kitten they should become better friends (PS we have to go through it again today because our youngest cat just died and we are getting another) i hope that is enough evidence about getting a kitten ( may i suggest a male though because our third cat was a female and they are more aggressive and they might take away all of your cats food

Answer 7

Why not a cat about the same age?  

People are always giving cats away in the newspaper or on Craig's List because of allergies or moving.  Or your local shelter should be able to find a young adult cat.  

I would get a spayed female.  Males can be territorial.

Answer 8

I'd say a cat of his same age or a bit younger.

Answer 9

i would say get a kitten but remember the old cat will beat onit for a few days.dont get in the middle unless reall neccesary because you will make the older cat angrier.i have introduced kittens to my cats and its a bit stressful for both and your own cat for a while.it usually gets better though and then you will see your 3 year old cat grooming the kitten.its so cute.email me if you have any problems.i have four cats and apart from the odd squabble they are fine.good look and s*x doesnt matter if they are neutered

Answer 10

i would say get a kitten as if the kitten is younger it will be easy-er for them to get along as if you got two grown cats they are more likely to really fight