Thread: 2nd MC advice needed

Hi guys,

I optioned a male MC a few weeks before we had the trouble with Casco’s eating. I was thinking of not going through with it as I would need to focus on Casco’s health and I didn’t want him stressed. Anyway, Casco is doing GREAT, eating more than ever so I’m still planning on going to see the kitten and meet the breeder. I really feel he would thrive if he had a playmate.

When I was at the vets I mentioned that I was hoping to get another cat and was told not to assume that Casco would like company, that’s cats are naturally solitary animals and getting a second (especially male) can cause more problems than it’s worth, particularly with cats that are indoors only.

What do you all think? Is two males a bad idea? I was under the impression that MC’s generally get on with other MC’s irrespective of sex.

Thanks in advance.

Hiya im not if i can offer any advice only i have to female cats 16+19 then we got our very first MC 6 weeks ago a male ronnie then 2 weeks later we went and got his brother reggie lol now these boys are now 13 weeks old and the best of friends ive some lovely piccies of them eating and sleeping snugged up together but this may be because we have them both young together im hoping there relationship will stay how it is,
i know the girls relationship is a love hate one you never see them snuggled up together as for feed time thats a bowls away from eachother or they hiss n swipe at eachother,
i think it also depends how laid back your cat is on wether they will accept another the girls are tolerating the boys but do give them a bop if they get to close lol,
but that is the reason why we ended up with 2 MC because i didnt want ronnie to be alone when the time comes for my girls xxxx

It’s a widespread misconception that cats are solitary animals. They hunt on their own (so not in packs like wolves or lions) but they naturally live in colonies. That’s why it is usually recommended to have more than one kitty, particularly when you’re away from home during the day.

Two males should be perfectly OK together, as long as both have been well-socialised by a breeder and are neutered at the appropriate age. In fact many people on here have several neutered boys living happily and peacefully together.

Well we have 3 boys and 3 girls. They all love each others company. We get the odd scrap but as a rule they all get on.
I would reccomend getting company for Casco!

Thanks everyone. I’m relieved by the responses.

It’s not easy ignoring the opinion of a vet, but Casco is my baby and instinct tells me he would like a playmate. I do have working mum syndrome as well, I feel guilty for leaving him at home all day so he gets away with murder!!

He is very well socialised and was neutered at 7 months old. The new babe will be coming straight from his litter mates and mum so he will used to other cats.

It’s difficult to say how laid back he is because I have nothing to compare him too…. He’s not easily phased, but he is quite headstrong and likes his own way.

I have a week off work to settle the new kitten in, after that do you think it will be ok to leave them together unsupervised or should I keep them in separate parts of the house when I’m not there?

Also, was wondering whether they can share a litter box and food/water bowls?

Last question (sorry!) – will I need to get the new kitten neutered earlier than normal because he will be living with another male?

I really hope they get on like Ronnie and Reggie! I’m kinda nervous excited if that makes sense…

I have 2 litter boxes one downstairs which all 4 use with no probs (i remove every number 2 a.s.a.p) and the other is upstairs in my daughters room were they are shut in of a night because the cat flap is unlocked for the girls to go out plus ronnie n reggie wind the girls up and they bop em so its safer at thd moment to have them shut away at night time,
as for water bowl my 4 dogs and 4 cats all share a huge metal water bowl lol, but again the kittens have extra bowl upstairs for when there shut in at night
as for neutring can not help you there as my lil ones have not been done yet there booked in though when there 6months old the girls of course got done years ago lol