My large cat is lonely but plays rough. Should I get another?

Both dogs and cats are known to use their mouth on their own genitals. Generally speaking, this isn't considered pathologic. Unless you are seeing it happening all day, which could be an indicate of some type of pain or infection, I wouldn't be terribly concerned about it. As for your hand, as long as the behavior isn't bothersome to you (assuming it isn't painful), then I also wouldn't let that keep me at night either. As you said, Squirt is still just a baby. I find that cats do generally do better in at least pairs, as they can socialize better and will do better during times when they are left alone. Hope this helps.

Romeo sounds like quite a sociable little guy! Since he seems to enjoy a good bit of interaction, it sounds as though he would enjoy the company of another four-legged friend. However, bringing another animal into any home is always a bit of a gamble, as there's never a guarantee that the two animals will get along or have similar socialization needs. If you decide to bring home another pet (cat or small dog), it might be worth investigating if you can have a trial week with the prospective new pet to be sure that Romeo gets along with his new companion. A younger cat or dog (under 2 years) would likely suit Romeo's desire for companionship better than an older animal due to their higher energy levels. Expending extra energy typically does help to minimize some attention-seeking behavior, which is likely why Romeo knocks things over and nips at your feet. While the day to day tasks of caring for cats versus dogs differs a bit, I don't think there would be a big difference with respect to companionship for Romeo if you opt for a cat-friendly dog rather than another cat. I hope this helps and that everything works out!

No need to be worried, do not interfere. Kittens play rough, They need to play rough to learn to hunt, to get good coordination. They will not deliberately hurt each other. Is Casper completely white? If he keeps his blue eyes he may be deaf, which could be a reason why he screams so loud. Just looking at thee photos there is no problem...they will love each other. You do not have to worry about them playing rough.

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

Most cats will settle down within a few weeks. Kittens do play rough and it can be hard to tell. If they willingly come together, play willingly and you don't see any bullying behavior (avoidance, hiding, arching the back and puffing up the tail) they are likely playing rough. If they play too rough they could injure each other by accident so continue to separate them when not supervised but most kittens will not require this. Giving each kitten one on one play time with you to burn energy, feeding out of a food puzzle and providing cats trees/other environmental stimulation can also help. Continue the current therapy as well. I hope this helps.

This is a very common way for cats to play - so it's normal behavior, but not something that I would encourage her to do with your hands, as this type of play can often become too rough and draw blood. Instead, you can try providing her with some stuffed toys that she can grab and kick like this - many cats enjoy this, and it would give her a more appropriate outlet for this behavior.

It does sound like he's trying to play with her but he's being too aggressive to her, and I would recommend slowly reintroducing Lio to her. Take Lio who is aggressive, and put him in his own room with his 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 Lio's room while he 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 Lio out of his room, and see how he 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 Lio in his room when you go out until they are comfortable with each other.