Tips on adding a new kitten to the family
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
United States
May 31, 2007 4:21pm CST
We're thinking of adding one more cat to the family, mostly so our daughter will have a cat of her own.
The other two cats are mine and haven't taken well to her.
Do you have any ideas on what type or breed of cat we should look for? Preferably a cat that would get along with kids.
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@marinarovi (1318)
• Argentina
31 May 07
I don't know much about breeds of cats... all I know is that I have a Siamese cat, and besides that she acts like a dog many times (she brings stuff in her mouth to play with, or she answers when I call her... weird) I don't think siamese go well with kids, they just are too scared of everything, they're not very sociable... nice cat for grownups, I guess. But boring as hell for a child.
Hope it helps!!
=)
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
31 May 07
I have seen Siamese before, but didn't know about their skiddish nature. Yes, that information does help lots.
As long as the cat is not a biter. That's the important part to me.
We're teaching her not to pick up the cats.
She still thinks that cats are play toys.
@marinarovi (1318)
• Argentina
31 May 07
Nop, my cat is not a biter. At most, she would go ffffff and run under the bed, ha ha ha.
I think common "street" cats are the best. I don't know what to call them in english, but I mean those without a particular breed, you know.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
1 Jun 07
Your cat sounds like mine. I'm not sure what breed my cat is (typical grey/black striped cat--short hair,I think)
Mine freaks out over loud noises. And, doesn't like strangers. He was a lost kitten and stray when I picked him up in front of a convenience store.
I know that some people won't give strays a chance, because of the health issues. But, he was begging for food and noone would give him any.
It was so sad.
He was so tiny, he barely fit in my hand.
He changed my life. Does that sound corny?
@SilentRose19 (1733)
• United States
1 Jun 07
I don't think the breed is what you need to look for you need to look for the personality of the cat, perhaps a playful one. Most people make the common mistake that animals are defined by they're breeds, however that isn't the case. Its how the animal is raised, eg if you rasie it mean it will be mean, if you raise it nice it will be nice.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
1 Jun 07
Actually that makes a lot of sense. Some cats just don't have a good personality. And, that's hard for me to say, because at heart, I'm a cat person.
But, I do think it depends on how the cat is raised, as you mentioned.
My cats just had me as their mom for the longest time. And, I guess they got kind of spoiled by all the attention.
And, now they have to share me with a kid.
I've heard that cat fights go up, after you add the third cat. Not sure if that's true, but it is a concern for me.
@margieanneart (26423)
• United States
1 Jun 07
Go to a shelter and get a kitty around 6 or 7 months old. It's character and personality will be more evedent at that age. Also, be sure to keep the cats separate until they adapt, or there will be problems.
Torties are very loving and smart. Siamese are wonderful too. Good luck.
@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
1 Jun 07
Thank you for the tip. I wasn't aware of that.
Chances are the next cat/kitten will be a (as you put it) run of the mill "mutt". Friendly is a necessary xat trait.
