Should I adopt a cat?

 Should I adopt a cat? My sister adopted a 1 month old kitten (now 2 months old) and he has separation anxiety. I've thought about getting an adult cat so then we can leave the kitten home alone. I am not at all sure that will work. Kittens that are removed from their mother's care too early (as your kitten was) may have life-long problems. Separation anxiety is one type of problem they develop. Attempting to nurse on clothes, blankets, and people is another behavior seen in kittens that are taken away from mom too early. Providing an adult cat companion now may do the kitten no good at all. In fact, there would need to be an adjustment period so you certainly could not leave the two animals alone together immediately. Further, the presence of a strange adult cat may cause the kitten to be more anxious. And too, a new adult cat won't necessarily bond with your needy kitten. Not all cats are “maternal.” Further, a cat won't necessarily like every other cat/kitten on the planet any more than you like every human you meet. While some animal problems can be solved by adopting an additional animal, sometimes a new animal won't solve the problem and may make it worse. Since you already have an animal with problems, I'm not sure I'd rush out to adopt a new cat. I'd consider consulting an animal behaviorist instead to help you and your sister work with your kitten.

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