I own 2 male kittens (7 months and 1yr 5 months) and I am getting another kitten but I need advice o

Hi! I am getting a kitten but I already have 2 male cats. One is seven months old and the other one year five months. When I first got ron (the five month old one) Barry (the older one) was grooming him in three days, after a bit of hissing on the first day. I really need advice on what type of kitten i should get, if i should get more than one, what gender, everything! Thankyou!

It might be best to not get another kitten.  Otherwise, I would get another male - after all the two you have will already be neutered (I hope) and another male will also be neutered.  The girls seem to be more trouble neutered or entire.  I would look for one younger than your youngest kitten.

Why should I not get another  kitten? I don't mind about how tricky it is to neuter a female but is there another reason i shouldnt get a female? Louisa

If you get another kitten that's another potential set of vet bills, and a potential way of upsetting your two existing kittens.

As to the sex, my experience is that neutered boys make the sweetest pets, the girls even when neutered are more inclined to be 'hormonal' and bitchy. 

Oh I don't necessarily agree that you shouldn't get another kitten so long as you are prepared for the added expense (which since you already have two I'm assuming you know what they are). Overall I don't believe that gender makes that big of a difference- it just depends on the individual kitten's personality and disposition. Some people believe that there are some personality traits associated with certain colorings. For example, tortishells and calicos (which are always female) tend to be a little more standoffish and demanding. The thought process is they carry the red color gene which makes them a little more temperamental overall. Tabby's tend to be the most easygoing. Of course, all this depends on what their kitten hood has been like and I don't believe is true overall but it's worth considering. 

Think about your boys' personalities and what would be a good fit for them. Do you have one who is a little more laid back and likes his space while the other likes to romp? If so, I would think one kitten to entertain the romper would be a good fit. If they are pretty bonded you may want to consider two kittens to keep the balance so that everyone has a mate and you don't have an 'odd man (or woman)' out. You could have an integration problem if one takes to the kitten and abandons his buddy. 

The nice thing about adding a kitten to an existing feline family is that they are so adaptable and will pick up on the vibe that is already in place. Do use careful integration techniques and be prepared it might take more than the 3 days it did last time. 

I am going to assume since you mentioned not minding that it is 'tricker' to spay a female that your boys are neutered as well. If they are not, then you must add another male and be prepared for territorial spraying. If they are and you spay the female then I don't see whey you can't add a lovely lady to the mix. 

Good luck selecting your new family member! I highly recommend looking at shelters to find your perfect match as s/he will almost always come home fixed with first shots and other necessities. Plus, you will be saving a life! 

My two boys are neutered, and they are both  very friendly. Ron, upon meeting someone new, decided to jump on their lap, stretch out and sleep. He has done this numerous times and loves the cuddles he usually gets as a result! Barry is slightly more timid, and will let strangers stroke him but might not go to the extremes that ron did. But once he knows you he loves to sit on your tummy while you sleep. Is this info any help? Thanks, Louisa

Focus on the personality, not the sex. Also if you adopt from a shelter, private rescue or pedigree from a breeder it will come with all work done so you won't have to worry about spaying or neutering, that's included in the adoption price - which works out much cheaper for the adopter. 

OrientalSlave said:

If you get another kitten that's another potential set of vet bills, and a potential way of upsetting your two existing kittens.

As to the sex, my experience is that neutered boys make the sweetest pets, the girls even when neutered are more inclined to be 'hormonal' and bitchy. 

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I've had 4 female cats and they were/are all peaches fwiw.

Also, had a roommate with one female persian and one male siamese - both sweet.

Had a psycho roommate with a psycho female cat.

Another roommate with a sweet little blue girl.

ronandbarry said:

My two boys are neutered, and they are both  very friendly. Ron, upon meeting someone new, decided to jump on their lap, stretch out and sleep. He has done this numerous times and loves the cuddles he usually gets as a result! Barry is slightly more timid, and will let strangers stroke him but might not go to the extremes that ron did. But once he knows you he loves to sit on your tummy while you sleep. Is this info any help? Thanks, Louisa

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Oh they sound so sweet! It's all good information yes, but I was thinking more in reference to their interactions with each other. If they are always snuggling and bonded two kittens may be better than one so the kitten isn't left out or so the resident cats don't get jealous. If they are more independent of each other than one kitten is probably fine. I agree with MissyMotus that it's the personality, more than the gender, that makes the difference! 

The love each other very much but I can easily imagine them accepting a new member of the family and snuggling up when they go to sleep. Louisa

Then you are probably fine just adding one new kitten! I can't wait to see when you decide! 

Please can everyone see another one of my threads related to getting a new kitten?  here is the link:    http://www.thecatsite.com/t/247239/...ter-being-fine-for-3-1-2-years-is-this-chance

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Louisa