February 12th, 2010 → 6:20 am @ admin // 6 Comments
I am a 14 year old girl. I already have a fixed male 18 month old cat. But I want a 2nd kitten…My parents dont really like wasting money on fancy things for animals…but my cat is deffinately spoilt with love, everyone loves him to bits! He sleeps in a cardboard box, with a fluffy blanket which he trys to ‘dig’ in and make a nest lol. He does have this big cat scratcher/climbing frame. And he also sleeps on my bed occasionally. I prefer to make him toys at home, like an old sock with a bit of scrunched up paper, and the end knotted. He also likes things like bottle caps attatched to a bit of string, attatched to a stick, and especially paper balls! I do buy him toys from the pet shop, but they are kind of pricey, and he just ruins them to the point of no longer being able to use! Do you think it would be unfair to get a kitten, but not spoil it with accessories, but instead love? And I thought, the only extra cost of the kitten would be insurance (£7 a month) food, and litter. I mean, toys are pretty much free, I already have brushes and nail clippers, and cardboard boxes and blankies are pretty much free too! Do you think it would be bad for a kitten to be spoilt with love instead of money? The most we would have to pay for vet bills is £70, and i dont think that would be a big problem…and vaccinations are done at cut-price by this vet in my town…
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malialei
1 year ago
I have two cats as well, and aside from the vet bills, extra food, litter and insurance, which you addressed, a second cat really will not cost you much more. Especially if your cats get along well with each other and will share toys and bedding. Make sure you read up on tips to introducing a new kitten into the household, and give your older boy lots of love and attention so he doesn’t feel like he’s been replaced!
I have a 20 month old spayed female and a 4 month old female kitten that we just adopted.
It took about two weeks of hissing and complaining by my older cat but everyday they are getting friendlier and friendlier with each other and play for hours!
Anonymous
1 year ago
The cost should only be marginally more for food and vet visits. Other than that you have everything you need.
blt830
1 year ago
I have three cats and love them all! Having two doesn’t cost that much more. My kitten’s favorite toy: the ring off of the milk jug, that plastic piece you have to peel off to open a gallon of milk. He loves that ring. We’ve bought him all kinds of toys but he always finds something around the house that he would prefer to play with. Cats don’t need toys, they find things that entertain them. Enjoy your boy and I hope you get a second cat.
Melissa
1 year ago
I am also 14 and i own 5 cats! My family isn’t exaclt that well off in the money area, but we find it isn’t that big of a problem. Of course you will find it is a little more money than having just the one cat, as of food/litter/vaccinations, but this isn’t a major deal. You may find you won;t need to buy as many kitten toys for your new one, as he/she will have the odler cat to play with. Your cat will benefit form having a companion, most cats love it! But still be prepared to have to pay vet bills if something were to happen to your kitty. Yes you will have to buy it some new toys, but you wont have to fork out loads no…
cat lover
1 year ago
Well, in a short time, the number of cats I had increased quite a bit, but the costs, expect for the vet costs, did not really increase all that much. With scooping litter, it only means more clumps scooped out, not a total replacement of the litter. And a couple of extra litter boxes is not a major cost item.
Food is bought in bulk, and food really is not a major item so the extra food used is not really a factor.
One question to ask is if you have additional room for one or more litter boxes, and if you get three, you really don’t want all three in a row.
Oh, your cat would never admit to being spoiled! My cats rarely get treats, but when I recline on the sofa, I often get four of my cats laying on me, so they seem totally content. Love and affection means more to them than fancy items.
As far as toys, if you purchase a fancy and expensive toy, you may find your cat is more interested in playing with the box or bag it came in anyway.
I would suggest, if you want a kitten, to get one that is already spayed or neutered. Then, consider how you want to do an introduction. That will be important.
Maddy
1 year ago
I am 13 and i have four cats and we arent exactly rish, not poor either but you know what i mean and ya.. not much more money if you already have cat stuff in your house then ur fine just a little money for food litter and vet bills.and spometimes if you have more than one cat you get really good deals at the vet sooo… have fun