Getting my Boo Boo a friend
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Getting my Boo Boo a friend
Hey guys, I need some advice! Our Boo Boo is 3 years old, a male, and very spoiled. He is a house cat, still has his claws, and is terrified of leaving the house. He is an only kitty and loves attention. However, we are thinking that he needs a friend. We attempted to introduce a new male kitten into the house when he was 1, but it did not go well. He tried to kill the kitten. Now, we went about the introduction wrong. I basically brought him in and said "here Boo Boo, meet your new friend." Very bad of me. If we do this again, I will read up on the proper way to bring a new animal into a house. Also, we will get a female.
Now, we do go away on the weekends, leaving him alone (with someone to check in, of course.) I would like to get him a friend so that he not only isn't alone, but so that he may also one day be more accepting of a baby in the house.
What do you guys think? Is he too old/young to try? Should we wait till he's older and more mellow?
Any advice is appreciated!
Mariah
Now, we do go away on the weekends, leaving him alone (with someone to check in, of course.) I would like to get him a friend so that he not only isn't alone, but so that he may also one day be more accepting of a baby in the house.
What do you guys think? Is he too old/young to try? Should we wait till he's older and more mellow?
Any advice is appreciated!
Mariah
mariakyann- Posts : 2
Join date : 2012-02-07
Age : 42
Location : St. Louis, Missouri
Re: Getting my Boo Boo a friend
This should give you a pretty good idea of what to do. However since your Boo Boo tried to kill the kitten, I would first contact a cat behaviourist before getting another kitten.
http://www.azhumane.org/adopt-a-pet/pet-behavior-tips/ (look for Introducing your new cat to others link)
You should also check out Jackson Galaxy's page for introducing cats. His methods are great.
http://www.azhumane.org/adopt-a-pet/pet-behavior-tips/ (look for Introducing your new cat to others link)
You should also check out Jackson Galaxy's page for introducing cats. His methods are great.
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