Kitten question

WellyJ

Hi,

Living with my girlfriend in an apartment and we are thinking of getting a kitten!

Just wondering if cats are ok being alone during the day?

like 8 - 5

We both work Monday to Friday.

Any advice welcome.

metaoblivia

My cat is home alone for that time when I go to work. She has lots of toys to play with, and during the mornings and evenings when I'm home, we spend a lot of time playing and cuddling together (she's a very affectionate cat).
Now when she was a kitten, I was home almost every day, all day, so she got my undivided attention for a good 3 months.
If you're very concerned, you may consider adopting two kittens to keep each other company. Otherwise, make sure that when you are home, your kitten is getting lots of attention and when you're gone, make sure she/he has lots of toys (including some that squeak) to play with.

stovelid

Getting two is a good idea, especially if they are going to be left indoors all day.Try and pick them carefully so they get on well.

If you scroll back through previous threads here, there are quite a few on this subject if you want lots of info.

echosound

Two would be the ideal way to go, after the inital kitten phase, cats tend to lounge around a lot anyway so won't mind being at home during the day, especially if they have company in the form of another cat.
Just make sure you provide a good scratching post or similar if you don't want to come home to your sofa edges shredded to bits.

erinselbow

Two is definitely the way to go, they amuse each other. Make sure to get them neutered at 6mts, this also makes them better house cats as well as being beneficial to their overall health

WellyJ

My aunt's stray has had 5 kittens 9 weeks ago.

She has had them wormed and their first injection is tomorrow.

How do two siblings get on together?

Should I get 2 Males, 2 Females or one of each?

Thanks for the info!

spank_inferno

definetly get 2
we've 1 mail & 1 female & they seem to contrast with each other nicely

MsFifers

I was told by the lady at the rescue place where I got my two, that a brother and sister are the best combination. (Obviously neutering and spaying v. nb!!!)

stovelid

WellyJ wrote: »

My aunt's stray has had 5 kittens 9 weeks ago.

She has had them wormed and their first injection is tomorrow.

How do two siblings get on together?

Should I get 2 Males, 2 Females or one of each?

Thanks for the info!

We have two queens and no problems.

erinselbow

Siblings have a strong bond from birth and generally like each other having played together since they were able to! Most of the animal charities home a litter in pairs where possible.