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Should a kitten be raised around other cats2007-11-25 12:25:47

I found my kitten when she was about 5 or 6 weeks old, it's been a little over 2 weeks and I'm beginng to worry about her upbringing in a single cat home. She follows me around and cries when I leave, and while I am very flattered that she has become so attatched to me I'm afraid she's going to grow up with an aversion to other cats. I have 3 dogs and they've done very well adjusting to the new fluffy addition to our home. Little Evey is sequesterd from them most of the time, I'm afraid of letting her go down the stairs on her own, as she's so young and the wood floors are brand new and very slippery. I'm an 18 year old college student and I live with my parents. Evey is a sweet little kitten with tons of energy. I'm always willing to play with her, but sometimes she does wear me out. I was thinking that adopting another cat for her to interact with might be best for her, but I'm not sure how to present the idea to my parents (mainly my mom) or what age the other cat should be.

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Definitely you shuld get another kitten for her to play with. Kittens play very rough and that is how they learn that "hey, that hurts" and stop doing the bitting clawing, etc. To convince your mom look it up on the web, whykittensshouldbeadoptedinpai. an article put out by PAWS in Chicago is a very good one, but I am sure there are lots of them. I am sure your mom will understand and agree. Nobody wants a cat that scratches and bites all it's life because it never learned any better. Some shelter's won't adopt a kitten to anyone who has no cats unless they take two.

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I was in the same situation as you are. Finally when my cat Semper Fi was a year old, I brought in another kitten. They are now best friends & play together & sleep together. I dont' see the problem with younger cats having an older cat counter part

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I have two cats and the first one I raised by herself. She did fine but it took awhile for her to get adjusted. Cats do not like change. If you adopt another cat, it doesn't really matter the age. But like I said your cat will be fine by itself.

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i think u should try gettin another cat becuase if it isn't jelous to the dogs then give it a try it might be crying because it's not used to begin on it's own

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well let the other cat be a kitten too so then when she gets older you wont have to worry about her getting jeloues(if that is the way that you spell it).

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Awww.. she sounds adorable ! Yes, another cat being in the picture, would be a good idea. It'll take time, of course, for both of them to get used to eachother, and for one of them to make it to "boss-hood".. lol. But, in time, it'll all fall into place with them. It'll also be good for Evey to have a playmate.. other than dogs. She needs to know 'how' to take care of herself, and learn the "ways" of 'cathood', that she cant learn with the dogs. (this will all help with the crying when you go away from home, too) Good luck !

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It would be great for Evey to have a pal to hang with. Just be sure you have time and space to devote to another kitty. Spay or nueter always. She can adjust to being a single kitty, but you will need to spend time with her and play. If you get another, try to get them about the same age. Lots of times, older cats don't warm up right away to kittens. Explain to your Mom that Evey needs a playmate and that you're willing to accept total responsibily for both of them (just as you have with Evey, I assume). Slipping on the stair is not going to hurt a kitten unless there is a tank of alligators or something she can fall into at the bottom. Cats are very resilient. Hope you have fun with your new pal (or pals)!

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Another kitten is a great idea for your baby. This will keep her occupied with play and she will learn alot. I suggest going to a shelter and adopting a kitten that is around other cats, whether in the same cage or kitten room.