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Advice on Adopting 2nd Cat

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Chris F. - 08 Dec 2006 16:06 GMT
My neighbor has some (nearly full-grown) male kittens he wants to get rid
of, and I was considering adopting one. Problem is, I already have a male
cat and I suspect he's probably the father of those kittens. Someone told me
that male cats usually don't get along with their offspring, is that true?
 The other issue is house-training. The cat I have now is an adopted stray;
by the time we started letting him indoors, he was used to going outside to
take care of business and to this day, he simply goes to the door and yowls
when he needs out - no need for a litter box. So how would it work if I
brought him this 3-month old, that has never been inside? Would he adapt the
same way or would a litter box be required?
 Thanks for any advice.
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Victor Martinez - 08 Dec 2006 16:39 GMT
>   My neighbor has some (nearly full-grown) male kittens he wants to get rid
> of, and I was considering adopting one. Problem is, I already have a male
> cat and I suspect he's probably the father of those kittens. Someone told me
> that male cats usually don't get along with their offspring, is that true?

Not true. Although I do suggest you neuter your existing cat asap.

> when he needs out - no need for a litter box. So how would it work if I
> brought him this 3-month old, that has never been inside? Would he adapt the
> same way or would a litter box be required?

I would have a litter box, since that is probably what he is used to. If
you would consider it, I would suggest adopting two littermates. Not
only do littermates do great together, it will help keep them busy and
not annoying your older cat.

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Chris F. - 08 Dec 2006 19:28 GMT
> I would have a litter box, since that is probably what he is used to. If

Actually, these kittens have been living outside and are not
litterbox-trained.

> you would consider it, I would suggest adopting two littermates. Not only
> do littermates do great together, it will help keep them busy and not
> annoying your older cat.

It would be nice but I don't know if I could handle three cats, or afford
them. I guess my greatest concern is that it would affect the relationship
with my current cat, I wouldn't want him to feel offended and leave home.
 
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