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Why not keep two cats in one house (Why it is said that you cannot keep two cats)

Author: PetsZone Release time: 2025-09-20 13:14:13 View number: 24

Generally speaking, if the cats have relatively mild temperaments, then two litters of kittens can be raised together, but if one cat is more dominant, it is not recommended to keep two cats together to avoid fighting. In addition, when raising two cats together, attention should be paid to the cats' health status. If one cat is raised first and then another cat is added, a one-week quarantine is needed before mixing them.

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Why not keep two cats in one house

Do not keep two cats at home.

"Not keeping two cats" means not keeping two cats at home; it is an old superstition but actually keeping two is possible. Firstly, when raising two cats at home, consider the cats' gender and breed. Secondly, if you choose one male and one female to raise together,

Meaning one: In the past, "not keeping two cats" meant the conditions were harsh and one could not afford to keep two cats.

Meaning two: Nowadays, "not keeping two cats" generally means that two cats easily fight or like to yowl. Also, one male and one female can lead to many offspring, which may be a burden for the owner, so it is advised not to keep two.

Why is it said you cannot keep two cats

A family can keep two cats.

The older generation says a family cannot keep two cats, hence the saying "not keeping two cats."

But this saying mostly came from poor family conditions in the past, who could not afford two cats.

Nowadays, most families who can keep cats are quite capable, so since conditions have improved, can we consider keeping two cats?

What I want to say is, before getting a second cat, you must think carefully and not act impulsively. Otherwise, the consequences can be serious.

First, the original cat will be unhappy about the newcomer, which can cause fighting and brawls.

Keeping two cats at home is not an unlucky omen. First, many owners like keeping two cats because they can play with each other, preventing boredom.

Second, if a cat is too lonely, it might develop depression, lose appetite, and become thin. If the owner does not have much time to accompany the cat, consider having a second cat.

Why do some people say keeping two cats at home is not good

Because cats are very independent animals, two cats may not get along and may dislike each other.

The cat's body is divided into five parts: head, neck, torso, four limbs, and tail; most parts are covered with fur, with some being hairless cats.

Cats have fat paw pads on their soles, so they walk silently and do not scare away mice when hunting; their toes have sharp claws that can retract and extend.

When resting or walking, a cat's claws are retracted and only extend during hunting or climbing, preventing the claws from becoming dull. Cats have five toes on the front limbs and four toes on the hind limbs.

Cat teeth are divided into incisors, canines, and molars. Canines are especially developed, sharp as needles, suitable for biting and killing caught rodents; molars have sharp ridges for chewing meat; incisors are less developed.

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