The behavior of cats has nothing to do with the behavior of dogs, and as a result of this difference, numerous myths far removed from reality have spread, such as that cats are unfriendly, that hardly need care or affection or that bring bad luck when they are black.
However, when we talk about cats it is important to know them in depth, to understand that they are not as social as dogs and that they get stressed very easily when changes occur in their environment, since they live in harmony when they consider that they can have everything under control.
If you live with a feline you have surely considered the possibility of taking in a second, but you may have asked yourself on more than one occasion, One or two cats at home?As is often the case, this question does not have a single answer, which is why we deal with it in depth in this AnimalWised article.
If you want to have two cats, better from the beginning
If you have already welcomed a cat into your home but after a while you decide to increase the feline family, you should know that this is possible and there are many ways to get two cats to get along, however, this situation also carries some risks.
It is very possible that the cat already established in the home does not adapt adequately to this change, showing signs of stress that can end up leading to aggressive behaviors, which you should know are also solvable, however, you may ultimately need to play a good cat separation strategy and progressive approach.
To make it easier, the ideal is to take in two kittens, preferably from the same family, since unlike dogs, cats are more susceptible to family ties, showing a better sibling relationship.
In this way, both cats will get used to the presence of the other from the beginning and should not trigger an adaptive response when another feline enters the home.
Do you have enough resources?
Two cats with the same space delimited by their human family, with the same food bowl, water bowl and sandbox will hardly get along, since each one must have its own space and feel that you can exercise total control over it, otherwise, stress can make an appearance.
It is important that the home has adequate dimensions to allow each cat to organize its territory, and to place the accessories of one feline at a sufficient distance from those of its congener.
A large home with access to the outsideis also suitable, since in this way the organization of the territory occurs more naturally.
Two cats are a good choice
If conditions permit, having two felines in our home also provides various advantages such as the following:
- The two cats will feel more accompanied and less bored
- Each cat will help the other keep fit as they will play together
- When two cats play together, their predatory instinct is channeled properly, and this will reduce this feline behavior with the human family
Obviously, before making this decision it is important that you think it over, understanding that two cats will require twice as much care, which includes time, vaccination, food and veterinary assistance.
