Are Two Cats Better Than One?
Jane Tompsett
Cat ownership is a wonderful thing. A furry companion will bring a huge amount of joy and pleasure into your home.
But there is one vital question that must be answered when you first consider sharing your home:-
'Should I get one cat or two?'
Certainly there are advantages to owning a solitary pet. Your new kitten will be the centre of attraction in the family and will happily receive the benefit of your undivided attention. The fun and games that your children will be able to enjoy on a one-to-one basis will be satisfying in the extreme.
Additionally, the cost of owning a solitary cat will be relatively low. It will be much easier to budget for your pet's food, bedding and veterinary costs than if you owned two animals and the opportunity for conflict between feline house-mates simply won't arise.
But would you be making the kindest choice to choose just one cat? Would having another cat to share companionship with ensure that your cat will be happy?
A few of the benefits of owning two cats are:
Companionship, if you are out of the house for long periods at a time.
Cats enjoy the social aspects of being together. Feral cats naturally live in groups and are comfortable with group hierarchy.
Adopting sibling kittens ensures that they will live easily together.
Twice the pleasure for you!
Remember though, it would be foolish to ignore possible disadvantages of owning more than one cat. Some points to consider are:
Greater costs relating to food, medical bills, boarding fees.
Although cats are sociable animals, not every cat lives comfortably with a companion. Some prefer a solitary life.
A multi-cat household is likely to be at greater risk of behavioral problems.
Your pets may be more content to spend time with each other than with you.
Once you have considered the pros and cons of single or double cat ownership and made your choice, make sure that you look at a number of cats or kittens needing a home. By doing this - and not just falling in love with the first fluffy animal you see - you will begin to develop a good idea of the different character types available.
With this knowledge, you will be in a good position to successfully select just the right animal for your needs - either one that will be happy living alone or two cats that will live companiably together.
And whether you choose to give a home to one or two cats, be sure to enjoy your new family members!
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