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New cat?

Rating: 8
Posted on 2008/02/18 by User
Belle
Belle

I don't know if my question went through. I'd like advice on getting a new companion cat for my 11-year-old female tabby. Our other cat (also female, same age) died in December and Belle needs attention. Thanks!

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  • Experienced Advisor Rosie Barclay says:

    February 18th, 2008 at 09:18 AM

    Are you completely sure that Belle wants another companion just yet? Just because she got on well with your last cat may not mean she will get on with a new unfamiliar one. Introducing another younger more bouncy cat  or an older one which is set in it ways may upset her. Cats do not always choose to live together and perhaps Bella would prefer a nice quiet life with you rather than having to adjust to another’s presence. Of course it may all go well and they will get along fine but it could also go just as wrong.

    If you still want to introduce another cat or kitten make sure you the introduction is positive by making it fun every time the two are together. You could play with the kitten and hand feed Bella for instance and allow Bella access to somewhere the kitten can’t get to up high. Never tell a cat off for hissing at another or batting it. Spread the scent (gently rub a clean old towel around the head and neck areas of each cat) of each other around the house to familiarise the cats and allow for plenty of litter trays and access to food so they don’t feel the need to compete with each other.

    There are plenty of good books around to help you. One of the best is “Cat Confidentiality” by Vicky Halls.

    Hope this helps

    Rosie Barclay.

     

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  • User says:

    February 18th, 2008 at 08:56 PM

    Of course I'm not sure. You want to ask the cat and let me know what she says? Thanks.

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