[JKC]

I have made the decision to start looking for another baby for my home, i have a 9 year old oriental (Cosi) whom i adopted when he was 5 years old. He is very vocal and can't cope for long periods of time when i am not around and does not like having a lot pf people in the house, he tends to really freak out and hide or urinate on things. We have moved house and i have kept him indoors for the last 2 months, he is quite anxious. I am wondering if adding another cat to the mix would be a good idea? He was raised with a lot of cats prior to me adopting him but for the last 4 years he has been solo. I am thinking of a Havana Brown or a tonkinese ... My partner does not want another vocal cat ... i have been doing my research and from what i am reading Havana's are not that vocal but rather cheeky. Tonkinese appear to be vocal but i don't think as vocal as Cosi. I personally think it would help him and keep him company whilst we re at work, just not sure what breed to go with as they both sound so lovely,i wish i could get one of each!

Any suggestions?

Do you think a spoiled 9 year old will cope with a new member to the family ??

Cheers

Jen

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[Lotus]

He will likely benefit from having a friend (I would suggest another, younger, Oriental or Siamese), and should adjust well with time and patience and sensible introductions.
Not all Siamese and Orientals are overly vocal btw and Cosi is probably more vocal as he is on his own and he sounds stressed and a bit lonely for the company of another cat of the same or similar breed.
True Havana Brown cats are not available in Australia unless you import one. Chocolate Orientals are often refered to as Havanas (the term refers to the chocolate colouration) and it is a term still seen in many pedigrees.
Liz
Siamese, Oriental, OLH, Balinese & FW breeder.

ETA. Feel free to email me at slinkykatz@hotmail.com

This post has been edited by Lotus: 12 October 2009 - 12:53 AM

[Kicol]

I have also started to think again of adopting a second cat, about the same age as my girl - she is five - but I am considering oh so much, how this can affect her. If you don't want another vocal cat, go for a breed that has no relation with the oriental breeds. The ones you mentioned are based on the Siamese, and they are very 'talkitative'. Some people enjoy that, some people don't. How about a Ragdoll or a Birman? They don't have loud voices and are very mellow. And a Korat? Their coats are short hair and they are very mellow cats.

[CatsRU]

He sounds as if he is lonely but you also have to consider where he will start urinating inappropriately if he doesn't like the newcomer. Good luck with your decision.

[venessa]

Definitely sounds like he is getting anxious on his own. I am sure he would go okay with a younger cat - especially since you said he was with other cats previously.

Have you tried Feliway for his behavioural issues (like the urination)? I am not convinced it works, but is worth a shot.

[JKC]

No have not tried it, he usually only urinates when he is upset. Most of the time it is on a blanket or the bean bag. He did urinate on the couch and our bed! When he does it he runs and hides behind the laundry door and gives me a guilty look. How can i resist giving him a cuddle!

I am taking him in to the vet for a check up, i have a feeling it is all down to his emotions, i think when he feels left out he does it to get my attention. He does not do it that often. I am more convinced now another cat is the way to go. Last night he curled up like a baby in my arms and stayed there all night and would not let me move. Usually he sleeps behind my knees so i know something is up and he is sad :(.


Cheers

[JKC]

Very true, i think he will be ok he grew up with a lot of cats as he originally belonged to Hungarian breeders and when they moved back to Yugoslavia they left him in Australia with my Mother in Law and she had many cats. He has only been solo for a few years so i will give it a go! Just need to find a breeder as i am going to go with a Tonkinese.

Cheers

[Peekablue]

I have a very anxious 10-year-old girl, who is not great with other cats and is very flighty and fearful.

Yesterday I brought home a 10 week old Ragdoll kitten and she's coped far better than I had thought. I have to keep her apart from my other cat - he scares her so much she poops and pees herself - but with Leon she's clearly just a bit annoyed that there's another cat in her room. She'll be just fine with him in time, I'm sure.


I think that having the kitten will help her with her fear issues, as well as give her a friend, so I say go for it with your own little darling.

[CoralD]

Any suggestions?

Do you think a spoiled 9 year old will cope with a new member to the family ??

Cheers

Jen

Hi Jen.....
I can't recommend Burmillas highly enough - Gorgeous cats, not too vocal and shorthaired needing very little grooming.

Whatever you get make sure your boy has his OWN litter tray or you could have problems.

regards
Coral

[oriental cats]

I agree with Lotus that oriental types are really good with the same, and a younger cat of a similar breed, siamese, oriental, balinese, OLH, FW, and no they are not all as vocal, my OLH siblings are very different, Bonnie never stops talking while Count is very quiet and laid back, and the bali brothers are both very chatty but have very different voices, Dandy will chat on and on and Dusty will chat when spoken to, I think the oriental types really do much better as at least a pair or as a family, they are not good as solitary cats in my experience with them,they love company, I would never have a single group 2 cat, I dont think they would cope.

[Heather Sharada]

I am not a Group 2 cat lover as a pet - Orientals, Siamese etc...but I do have a bit of an understanding of them and they NEED company.

I see you are in Melbourne - or Victoria at least why not at least contact Lotus - Liz and go meet her tribe - she may well have someone who will suit your fellow....and I would also get a vet check for yur boy when he pees in case it is something physical that is bothering him - they can't talk to tell you.

[oriental cats]

LOL Heather, the slinkies are funny ones you kinda either besotted with them or not too keen, they seem to like their own type too