Will cats be lonely?

You go out early and come back late every day. Do you often worry that your cat is too lonely at home? Do you also think that keeping another cat and letting them keep each other company can alleviate this loneliness?

1. Daily life of cats alone at home As typical crepuscular animals, cats sleep most of the day and only become very active at night. When they are alone at home, they may lick their fur, sharpen their claws, be in a daze, or just find some toys to play with.These behaviors also show the unique lifestyle of cats. In fact, they are not as boring or lonely as we think, but enjoy life at their own pace.

2. Will cats feel lonely? Cats living in the wild, except for the formation of family groups when females bring cubs, adult cats usually go alone. They have independent territories and rarely have close contact with their own kind. Although domestic cats are domesticated, some still retain this solitary nature. A cat can live independently at home as long as the environment is suitable, and it will not feel lonely.

Of course, not all cats can fully adapt to living alone. If you find that a cat has excessive licking, decreased appetite, abnormal calls and other behaviors, it is likely a manifestation of loneliness or anxiety. In this case, we need to pay more attention, not just get another cat.

3. The benefits of getting another cat as a companion Although cats are solitary animals, not all cats like to be alone. Some cats are enthusiastic by nature and eager to interact with their own kind. Getting another cat can meet their social needs and relieve the feeling of loneliness.

Two cats together can accompany each other, chase, play, and play hide-and-seek together. When they are tired of playing, they can snuggle together and comb each other's hair. This kind of intimate interaction can also make the cat's life more fulfilling and happy.

4. Possible problems with getting another cat But we must also consider that there may be some problems with getting another cat. Not all cats can hit it off and become good friends at first sight. If the personalities of two cats are too different, conflicts are likely to arise and it is difficult to live in harmony. For example, one cat is active and the other is quiet; one cat is aggressive and the other is timid... Two cats with very different personalities living together may often fight and make the house a mess.

Two cats living in the same space will inevitably have conflicts over resources such as food, water, toys, and cartons. Especially when the supply of resources is insufficient, the conflict will be more likely to intensify. For example, if there is only one cat climbing frame, the two cats may fight to occupy the cat climbing frame; if the cat food is too little, one cat may occupy the food and prevent the other cat from eating enough. When you raise two cats, it means that the shit shoveling owner has to spend double the time and money. The expenses of food, water, cat litter, toys, etc. for the two cats will increase. In addition, you have to spend more time to take care of their diet and daily life. These problems are a big test for the shit shoveling owner.

5. How to judge whether to get another cat? We can start with the personality of the existing cat. For those cats that are lively and outgoing and like to contact other animals, it is actually more suitable to have more cats; while introverted and vigilant cats may find it difficult to accept new partners.

We also need to consider our own time and financial conditions, as well as the feasibility of taking care of multiple cats. Cats need plenty of play and companionship every day, which is a big test of the owner's time and energy. In addition, having more cats means higher financial expenses, which is also a factor that cannot be ignored.