So my dear deaf Lucy was having some behavioral issues a while back. I've separated from my husband and it's actually gotten better (no more peeing outside the box or hiding under the bed). But she still has an enormous amount of energy for a three year old. I spent 3 hours today playing. She had a 30 min nap in my lap and she's asking to play again. She isn't very good at playing by herself and gets bored easily. If I don't play with her she gets frustrated and takes it out on pretty much anything she finds on the counter (as I'm typing this she's in the kitchen slowly pushing the fruit bowl off the counter and watching to see if I'll get up... I'm not worried the bowl is safe). If I ignore her long enough she'll come over and attack me. (redirected agression?). It's not medical, she got a full work up including X-ray and cardio. I suppose that would have too easy. She does have her own tablet and watching videos on YouTube helps sometimes, especially those days when the birds aren't out.
She is socialised (as much as a deaf cat can be), and also very friendly and cuddly. I am a little hesitant to just jump into another cat due to her territorial nature (which also includes me).
I have been considering a second cat, because my gut is saying she needs some rough cat play. My biggest worry is that right now I'm at home but in about six months I'll be working outside of the house again and she'll be really lonely/bored. My instinct is a a cat of similar or slightly younger age, indoor and with a similar personality. Maybe male? She was with two older cat ladies who were outdoor cats and it just didn't work out.
Is a second cat a good idea here or am I just going to make things worse? Also what do I need to think about if I do get another cat (I've introduced before so that's not an issue)?
She is socialised (as much as a deaf cat can be), and also very friendly and cuddly. I am a little hesitant to just jump into another cat due to her territorial nature (which also includes me).
I have been considering a second cat, because my gut is saying she needs some rough cat play. My biggest worry is that right now I'm at home but in about six months I'll be working outside of the house again and she'll be really lonely/bored. My instinct is a a cat of similar or slightly younger age, indoor and with a similar personality. Maybe male? She was with two older cat ladies who were outdoor cats and it just didn't work out.
Is a second cat a good idea here or am I just going to make things worse? Also what do I need to think about if I do get another cat (I've introduced before so that's not an issue)?
