? of Additional Cat Being Adopted

[bdamomma]

Just a question for the DU family: I have an 8 year old female cat who is in total control of our home. If I did manage to add another cat, what sex should I consider?

[Rhiannon12866]

1. For dogs, my vet told me that opposite genders are best with dogs, and that has always worked out

Not sure if it's the same for cats?

[spooky3]

2. Empirical studies do not show that sex matters. Instead,

Check with a rescue group that you trust about the personalities of cats they have who are available and how they might mesh with yours.

(Volunteer foster for more than 30 years)

[Ocelot II]

3. I've been told that neutered males are the most adaptable,

and I've found that to be mostly true of the cats who have owned me, but I don't know if that's accurate or just catlore.

[Polly Hennessey]

4. Right now I have a spayed female and a neutered male.

They adapted to each other well and now, mostly, ignore one another.

[bdamomma]

5. My cat

is spayed also, thanks for your post. Sounds possible.

[Tetrachloride]

6. Wash sleeping areas in Arm and Hammer, even if brand new

my very wild guess that dominant odors will be reduced during first days

[eppur_se_muova]

7. Whatever your own sense of morality allows. Not sure what it has to do with cats, though. nt

[PortTack]

8. It's really more about how they are introduced to one another. There are lots of good YouTube

Clips about. Go slowly regardless of the sex.

[bdamomma]

9. Thanks

for posting all these suggestions. This is something to be cautious of.

[tblue37]

10. Male. Female cats are often too territorial to get along well.