Have more than two cats?

There are those who think that having a single cat is more than enough, and in fact it is. But it may also be that there are people who do not mind having more than one, or more than two, or ... well, the end of this count is up to you, because only you know how many you can keep. We should not bring a new cat home just out of grief, but rather it is important that we think about whether we can take care of it correctly.

For all those who are considering have a third cat or moreThen I am going to give you some tips so that living together is pleasant for all members of the family (and not just feline).

The first thing to think about is that cats are very territorial animals, and when a new kitten arrives they will let you know right away. We will see how rubs himself for everything he thinks is his: bed, walls, doors, ... This is something natural for them, and we must let them do it, as it is not a problem. However, there are cats that have always received all the attention of the human who cares for them and, by having to share that affection, they can begin to urinate out of the tray or show certain aggressiveness to the new member. If this happens, the following is highly recommended:

• Put a litter tray for each cat, remove stools and urine daily, and clean it thoroughly once a week at least. If you have kittens, it is preferable to have an extra tray.
• When cats go to relieve themselves in their private bathroom they can feel very insecure as they cannot defend themselves. For this, it is necessary to make the family, both human and feline, understand that the cat should not be disturbed at those moments.
• Spend time with them: play games, let them watch TV with you, or be sleeping next to you while you read a book.
• Finally, if you see that there is a feline that feels very uncomfortable with another and you do not know what to do to get them along, do not hesitate to use products that contain feline pheromones or to consult an ethologist.

Each cat is unique, and each one of them, with a little patience and a lot of affection they will all get along well.