My cat Henry is nearly 17 yo. Her brother (a littermate) passed about four years ago. Her sister passed in December. They were not buddies, but did live together for 12 years.
I wasn’t planning to add to the household, as I figure it would not be good for my little old lady to have to adapt to a new family member. But my friend thinks she’s probably lonely, and maybe that’s why she hasn’t been eating enough. (Vet checkup 10 days ago was great except for weight loss.)
What is the thinking on adding a pet to a household with an elderly kitty? I know not to get a kitten and that it’s probably better to add a male than a female. Personality wise I feel like she would accept a new kitty.
I wasn’t planning to add to the household, as I figure it would not be good for my little old lady to have to adapt to a new family member. But my friend thinks she’s probably lonely, and maybe that’s why she hasn’t been eating enough. (Vet checkup 10 days ago was great except for weight loss.)
What is the thinking on adding a pet to a household with an elderly kitty? I know not to get a kitten and that it’s probably better to add a male than a female. Personality wise I feel like she would accept a new kitty.