Should I get 10 cats? What are the challenges of owning many cats?

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I am very interested to raise 10 different breeds of cats. Now I have a Persian kitten. Is it good to raise 10 cats together. What are all the other cat breeds I can raise? Tips for raising 10 cats. Pet's info: Cat | Persian | Female | unspayed

Jenna Beyer, DVM, MBA, cVMA · Accepted Answer

I would not recommend raising 10 cats in one household. Here are a few reasons why: -not all cats will automatically get along together. Is your house big enough to completely separate cats that don't get along? -you will need at least 10 litter boxes. Do you have enough separate spaces so each cat can have privacy when using the box? Do you have time to scoop all 10 boxes 1-2 times per day? -you will need to have several different feeding areas for the cats. I prefer that each cat eat out of its own bowl so that you will know if one cat is ill and not eating as much as normal. -spaying and neutering 10 cats to avoid litters of unwanted kittens can get very expensive. Additional expenses include annual veterinary exams, necessary vaccinations and virus testing, veterinary care for emergencies, veterinary care for routine illness, veterinary care for senior cats or cats with long-term health issues -Some cities will have restrictions on the number of animals living in 1 house. You may have to register as a cattery and even pass inspections to be able to have 10 cats. There are lots of different cat breeds, and getting a purebred cat rather than a Domestic Longhair or Domestic Shorthair (common cat breeds) can be extremely expensive.

Should I get 10 cats? What are the challenges of owning many cats?

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