My cat is bored in our apartment. Will a second cat solve her boredom?

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So I have a 6 year old cat that we've had for all her life. We have been living in a house with a garden that she could go out to, but she was still very attached to the house. Less than a year ago we moved into an apartment 11 floors high. Im pretty sure she gets bored here but its all been fine in winter. Although im worried when summertime hits ( when she mostly went out in our old home) she will try to jump to the birds and get herself killed. Will getting another cat help her? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | spayed | 6 years and 8 months old

Lauren Jones VMD · Accepted Answer

It is possible that another cat could help to entertain Biber if she is social, but conversely, another cat could create a lot of new stress for her. This all depends upon her personality and if she prefers socializing or being independent. Before acquiring a new cat, consider using toys in your apartment, such as a laser pointer that she can chase around the room or interactive foraging toys. Some examples include: The Catch by Northgate, The Green by Northgate, The Peek-a-Prize or Peek-and-Play Box by SmartCat (sold by Pioneer Pet), The Dog Tornado by Nina Ottoson of Sweden, The Fishbowl by PetSafe. If toys and indoor activity does not seem to satisfy Biber, bringing a friend home is possible, but be sure to introduce new pets slowly and assure that both cats are healthy with no communicable diseases before they meet. A kitten may be easier to introduce than another young adult or older cat.

My cat is bored in our apartment. Will a second cat solve her boredom?

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