Very often we have one cat, but constantly, being busy at work, in our fast-paced and very busy age, we worry, isn't our pet bored at home alone? And sometimes we worry more than we should. What should I do - get a second cat or not? That's the question!
The answer here will be ambiguous. It would be nice to have a breed like the British Shorthair. Why this one? The breed is also often called a breed for extremely busy people. Let me explain the idea. Such cats really do not need constant supervision, they are very self-sufficient and intelligent, they are able to occupy themselves during the day. Such a cat can sleep peacefully on its favorite couch all day without experiencing the slightest discomfort. When she feels like it, the cat will wake up and go eat or drink water. Fortunately, specialized dry food has now been invented. Before you go to work, you just pour dry food into a bowl – it does not spoil at any temperature, pour fresh water into another bowl and that's it. The food for the day is prepared. And you don't have to worry that the cat will be hungry without you. No. She'll get her bearings.
But there are owners who still want and cherish the idea of having a boyfriend or girlfriend for their main fuzzy. And then, having one adult kitty, you buy a small kitten for her, let's say it will be a British kitten. But this is not always correct. Stress will be provided for your older cat or cat, and for you personally. And what? Do you think that you will avoid conflicts at first? No, there will be conflicts, and you need to tune in right away. And why? Because who is your older cat? She's the mistress and keeper of the house. And he won't tolerate a rival or a rival. Yes, your new baby will be perceived by the cat as a rival. And nothing else. Let's turn to all feline predators. Tiger, leopard, lynx, cheetah, and so on all live alone, and only lions live in prides. But these are the lions. And you have a cat, not a lion. And it takes a lot of hard work to create something like a pride in your home. Perhaps you can't do without the advice of a zoopsychologist, who will give professional advice on how to make friends with two cats.
My advice to those who are just about to buy a kitten is to buy two British kittens of the same litter at once. Kids grow up together, they understand that they are relatives, that they are of the same blood, they will definitely be friends. Such childhood friendships are strong and often remain lifelong friendships. Such kittens will perceive the new owner as their new mother. They will play a lot, run, jump. They are separated from the cat, but when there are two of them, they will not feel the separation as much as if you took one kitten. It's always more fun and less scary together in a new home. It has been proven that when there is only one baby in the carrier, he is afraid of everything. And when two people are riding in a carrier, the sea is knee–deep for them, they don't cry or squeak, they're not so scared, they feel each other and support. But it is advisable to purchase different–sex littermates - a cat and a cat. Why? They will instinctively reach out to each other. And in the process of growth and development, they will not divide the territory, as same-sex animals do. A cat is a territorial animal, they must have their own habitat, and they will fight for it, even if it is your apartment.
But there are problems here too. During maturation, the cat will grow up, hormones will play, and the cat will molest the cat. As a result, you may end up being unwitting grandparents, which is not good for you. Therefore, having two people in advance, you need to think about castration. After castration, the character necessarily changes for the better. Even any domestic conflicts that might arise after surgery will become a thing of the past. Cats can't help but get into conflicts. Even if the conflicts seem microscopic. They paw each other and split up. But spanking is not always safe. The claws of cats are small, but really, the blades! Such a blade can cut both the ear and the eye of the second cat. The result is an eye injury! And treatment.
And the fangs! These teeth bite chicken bones. Of course, the skin of cats is more adapted to such bites than our hand or foot. But bites during their games with each other can sometimes be dangerous, especially when cats get angry and get excited. Sometimes it can't do without the intervention of elders, that is, you and me. But be careful. Sometimes cats get so euphoric in fights that they can only be separated with a stream of water, not with their hands. A jet of water from a spray bottle is an excellent proven tool in solving "international conflicts" among cats. A couple of splashes and that's it, the surprise effect and the water will do their job, the cats will stop figuring out stormy relations between themselves. But it is even better to avoid such conflicts. You can't punish cats for their behavior. A cat often does not understand why it was suddenly punished. And often such punishments only spoil the cat's character.
If you are not confident in your abilities and financial capabilities, I would not recommend getting a second kitten, or buying two kittens at once. We, as hosts, are fully responsible for the lives and health of those who, what? They taught me, that's right. So, we get a couple of cats, and then we take on double responsibility for these creatures. Why do I focus on British cats? Because I keep them myself. But I would advise if you have two, then it's better to have cats of different, yes, different breeds. I would strongly recommend taking a closer look at such a tandem - a British cat and a Persian. Or a British cat and an exotic cat. Different breeds, as if feeling that they are different, have less or practically no conflict with each other.
And in conclusion, I would like to add that only in the British cattery or in the Persian cattery you can buy a British kitten and a companion for him, but in no case at the bird market – purebred kittens can only be in kennels! If we want a quiet and interesting life with two cats, do not spare any money and contact the kennel! https://mostbets.pl/
