5,549 answers about cats
Cats keep their people guessing — why the 3 a.m. zoomies, what belongs in the bowl, when a vet visit can’t wait. This page gathers the cat library of KinsLe Answers in one place, organized by topic from feeding and litter to behavior, health and senior care. Every answer is original, written by KinsLe, and tied to a real KinsLe feature.
978 answers in Choosing & Adopting — page 24 of 41
Yes, Burmese are one of the more sociable breeds and most are genuinely good with other cats, often thriving with a feline companion rather than as an only pet. A Burmese left alone for long working days can get lonely and demanding, so a well-matched second cat frequently improves behaviour at home. Matching matters…
Yes, Selkirk Rexes are among the more child-tolerant purebred cats, with a patient, playful temperament and an unusual willingness to stay in the middle of family life rather than bolt from a busy room. The famous curls invite small hands, though, so children need teaching to stroke rather than grab the coat, and the…
Generally, yes — the American Wirehair is an easygoing, adaptable breed that usually takes household dogs in its stride, provided the introductions are done properly. Swap scents first, let them see each other through a gate or cracked door, and keep first meetings short, supervised and calm, with high perches and an…
Yes, with a slightly calmer flavour than some 'dog-like' breeds. A Manx typically bonds hard, follows its chosen person around the house, comes when called, retrieves toys and keeps a watchful eye on visitors — devotion without the constant commentary. The longer hind legs make it a powerful jumper and a keen hunter,…
Mostly, yes — the Cornish Rex is the cat breed most often compared to a dog because it fetches, follows its people from room to room, greets visitors at the door and will happily learn a harness for walks. Under the wavy coat is a busy, athletic cat that wants to be involved in everything you do — which is the catch:…
Yes — a Cymric can be thoroughly happy indoors, and many owners choose it to protect that long, plush coat and the cat herself from traffic and predators. The condition is that indoor life has to replace what roaming provided: this is an intelligent, athletic, people-focused breed that needs daily interactive play,…
Usually, yes — provided the dog is calm. A Persian's serene, undemanding temperament suits a settled, cat-social dog, and Persians rarely provoke trouble, preferring a cushion and a predictable routine. The pairing fails when a boisterous dog bounces at a cat who cannot or will not move away fast, so introductions…
Better than most breeds. A Japanese Bobtail is an active, self-assured cat who will happily spend a working day patrolling perches, watching from windows and playing in bursts, provided the territory is worth exploring. Independence is not the same as indifference, though: a Bobtail still expects company and…
For many people, yes. Ragamuffins follow their owners from room to room, greet visitors at the door, flop relaxed into arms when picked up and often learn games like fetch — a social streak that feels very dog-like. The difference is delivery: the affection comes with a calm, undemanding manner, and a Ragamuffin still…
A Devon Rex often suits a small city flat better than many breeds because what this cat wants most is closeness, warmth, and play rather than territory to patrol. The trade-offs are boredom in a one-room routine, city noise through thin walls, and safe window and balcony arrangements in a high or busy building. If you…
A Devon Rex can thrive in a house with a large garden, but this playful, people-focused breed does best when that garden is treated as a supervised bonus rather than free roaming territory. Devons have fine, wavy coats, stay close to their humans, and often prefer warmth and company indoors, so plan for secure outdoor…
Often yes, with eyes open: a Devon Rex is playful, people-loving, and usually delighted by the attention children offer, but this is a slight, fine-boned cat with a delicate wavy coat, so children must learn gentle, floor-level play rather than rough carrying. Warmth matters too — a Devon feels the cold and seeks laps…
Yes, often very well: a Birman does not need a big territory, and her calm, people-centred nature suits flat life where company is always a room away. The weighing points are vertical space in place of floor space, a tray spot with real privacy, protection from falls at windows and balconies, and her coat's regular…
A large garden can suit a Birman well, since the breed is generally moderate in energy and often content to supervise outdoors rather than roam far, but the decision turns on safety: traffic, neighbouring dogs, and how escape-proof the boundaries really are. Many Birman owners choose supervised garden time or an…
Generally yes: Birmans are famously gentle, patient, and people-oriented, which suits family life, provided the children are old enough to handle a cat calmly and the cat gets a high retreat when play gets loud. The main cautions are a Birman's quiet nature — she may endure rather than protest — and her long coat's…
Contact the rescue sooner than feels necessary — a good rescue expects a settling-in call and would rather help at the wobble stage than receive a returned cat. Reach out immediately for safety or health worries, and within the first week or so if eating, litter use, or hiding is not improving despite a steady…
Look for a cat who is curious rather than merely tolerant: the best candidates approach new objects, recover quickly from surprises, enjoy play and food rewards, and accept handling without freezing or fleeing. Bold, people-focused youngsters usually take to harness training far better than shy cats who find the…
Weigh the dog-sized reality honestly: a Maine Coon can reach the length of a small coffee table, needs a tray, trees, and carriers sized up accordingly, and will claim a generous share of a small home's best seats. What makes it workable is layout, not square footage alone — vertical territory, sturdy furniture, and…
Plan the tray as a project, not an assumption: a cat who has always toileted outdoors needs a tray that mimics what she knows, placed where she already tries to go, plus confinement to a small area until the habit locks in. Choose an unscented, fine-grained litter, keep the tray scrupulously clean, and reward use…
Two unrelated adults are not an instant pair: unlike kittens or a bonded duo, they must negotiate territory, trays, food, and you, and that negotiation goes best with separate base rooms and a staged introduction over days. Budget and plan for everything doubled — trays, bowls, vet checks, hiding spots — and accept…
Expect a cat who is resourceful, wary, and deeply attached to outdoor routines, not a grateful pet who settles instantly: doors, litter trays, household noises, and being enclosed are all new, and trust is built in small repetitions over weeks. Give her one room, escape-proof every window and door, and let her set the…
Book that first visit soon after she arrives, and go in treating it as a baseline-building appointment: a full physical check, a review of whatever vaccination and neutering history the previous owner can provide, and honest discussion of any gaps. Bring notes on her appetite, litter habits, and behaviour since she…
Use the two weeks to watch the real cat, not the first-day version: most cats hide, sleep oddly, or eat little at first, then reveal their true energy, sociability, and litter habits as the home becomes familiar. Keep routines steady, note how she recovers from ordinary noises, visitors, and handling, and judge the…
Cats with blindness or three legs usually adapt remarkably well, so focus your thinking on environment and lifetime care rather than pity: a blind cat needs a stable layout, scent and sound cues, and protection from hazards like open windows and stairs, while a three-legged cat needs low-entry litter access, steps to…
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