My cat is bored and hyper. Should I get a second cat or more toys?

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.

It certainly may help! Just like people, some cats are more social than others. If you decide to get her a playmate, try to find a cat with a similiar, playful temperament and about her same age (that way the energy level is matched). Ideally get a cat who is coming from a living arrangement with other cats so that it is already use to living with other felines. Expect that there may be some hissing or unease for the first couple weeks. It’s very normal for this behavior in the beginning and does not mean they won’t like each other. I hope this is helpful and please feel free to post any additional questions!

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! I would not be alarmed by this at all. The beauty of cats is how particular and unique they are and some cats just like to keep to their own more. You may get another cat for sure though this is not necessary. Best of luck!

This all sounds like normal behavior for an older cat - as they become adults they are often less interested in playing and cuddling. I doubt a new kitten would make Sammy more likely to play or cuddle, and it can sometimes be difficult to introduce a new cat into the house depending on the personality of your cat. Sometimes it goes great and the old cat enjoys the new cats companionship and other times it can cause stress and make an anxious cat feel more anxious. If you do decide to get a new cat this information can help with an introduction: https://www.americanhumane.org/fact-sheet/introducing-cats-to-cats/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-c_iBRChARIsAGCOpB3pz_xbrEjo5QJNK5yK8odrEGEQte7aR1lpVwVAlyUTp21ppH-_bP4aAk95EALw_wcB

I would have a health exam performed on her first to make sure there is no hidden illness that can cause this in such a young cat. Otherwise, If you are willing and able to provide a good home for a second cat then that is great way to give your kitten someone to play with if she likes other cats. If taking care of 2 cats is too much, then you can look into other ways to help her not be bored. You can find different toys for cats and a tower for her to climb that looks out window to relieve boredom.

Boxer is a cute name for a cat! Some kitties could play with a crumpled piece of paper for hours while others need more interaction or a more complicated toy to be entertained. You might try using the toys to interact with her by throwing them downstairs or into an area where she has to hunt for them to increase her interest in them. Catnip can also be sprinkled on her toys to give her added enrichment.

Yes, another cat may help Sugilite with her separation anxiety, and if you can afford the cost of another cat, it may be worth looking into getting her a companion. If you do get another cat or kitten, you will have to slowly introduce them to each other. I will give you the method I recommend for introducing new kittens to the home, and it works for adult cats as well :-) Take the kitten, and put her in her own room with her own food, water, and litter box. Keep the door closed, and for a few days, feed them both treats on other side of door so they associate each other's smell with a good experience. Then let the other cat in the kitten's room while the kitten is in a cat carrier. They can smell each other, but not be in contact. If either becomes upset or show signs of aggression, remove the second cat from the room, and try again later. Praise them when they interact appropriately. When they are interacting well with each other through the carrier, you can let the kitten out of her room, and see how she interacts with the other cat. Praise them when they interact appropriately, and separate them with any sign of aggression or upset. I would get a cat tree with lots of shelves to give the cats vertical space to get away from each other. I would keep the kitten in her room when you go out until they are comfortable with each other.