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Will my 2 yr old cat get mad if I get a kitten2007-11-25 12:33:16

I would definitely go for it. Male or female kitten would make no difference so find the kitten you want.

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No. Older cats that are already established in your home are more likely to welcome a kitten than another older cat. Having 2 cats is much better than one!

You'll probably catch your current cat bathing the kitten and it's a lot of fun to watch the older cats play with the kitten! It brings new life out in them!

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All cats are different, I foster from time to time (and have 5 resident cats) so this issue springs up alot. My male cats are generally more accepting of male kittens, so don't believe the stereotypical "get a female it will be easier", this isn't always the case. So don't choose your new kitten based on sex.

Cats are generally a little more accepting of kittens (vs and older cat) but again that isn't always the case either. Some cats readily accept any cat, no matter what age (I have a cat like this)

It really is a crap shoot, you never know how your cat will react.

Some tips:

The introduction to other pet cats in your home

If you are bringing your new cat into a home with other cats, keep in mind that there are diseases and parasites that cats can transmit to each other, and some of these are fatal. Before you bring a new cat into your household, take it to your veterinarian for an examination and stool sample check. Your veterinarian will be able to tell you what vaccinations your cat needs and check your cat's stool for intestinal parasites. Your veterinarian can also perform blood testing for feline leukemia virus (FeLV) and feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Then you can bring your new cat home without concerns about compromising the health of your current cat(s).