Cat lovers would welcome thousands of these animals: they are clean, beautiful, affectionate, funny, have a great personality… However, it is common to stop and think, How many cats can I have at home? Will there be too many?
Especially if we have more than two, it is essential to stop and reflect, simply, to assess whether it is correct or not and what it can mean to have many cats in the same home. For example, does it affect your well-being? Are they happy living in large communities? Next, on our site we will solve some of your doubts:
How many people live in the household?
It is very important to understand that all cats, however independent they may be, need the affection and attention that, sometimes, only we can provide (especially in cats that are very introverted or do not know how to relate with other felines), so it is estimated that we can have as many cats as hands, as explained by the Educator of Gats.
That is, a couple could have up to four cats, while a single person would only want two. We must emphasize that this is a generic indication and that there are people who live with "more cats than necessary" but who cover their emotional and other needs well.
Why is it not convenient to have many cats together?
If we spend many hours away from home, it is advisable to have a couple of cats, mainly so that they do not suffer all the time we are away. However, having 10 cats or more at home is not an ideal situation, mainly for the following reasons:
- Can we cover all your basic needs? Having a large number of cats in the home can trigger our expenses between food, sand or toys.
- Do we take into account a good state of he alth of all of them? Although initially they are all vaccinated, sterilized and chipped, the spread of a virus can affect everyone, so the veterinary cost would skyrocket. If we can't afford such a situation (as unlikely as it may be) we don't have the ideal number of cats in our home.
- Can we dedicate equal time to everyone? Cats, apart from social contact, also require mental stimulation so as not to feel bored. For example, playing with them, brushing them or simply keeping them in mind in our daily lives is essential for them to feel happy. If you don't spend time with your cats, in a short time you will begin to observe destructive behaviors and even stereotypes.
- Do we know the personality of our cats? Identifying the feline language and knowing the character of each of our cats is very important for know if they are well, if they need more attention than the rest, if we should enhance their exploratory behavior, etc. Having too many cats can make us not pay attention to attention-demanding behaviors or he alth-related problems, for example.
I have many cats in my house, what do I do?
If you you answered no to any of these questions, you probably have too many cats. Reflect on whether this is a correct attitude or if, on the contrary, you should consider looking for second homes for your felines.
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