Raising a cat is a very interesting thing for many people. But when it comes to whether to raise a male cat or a female cat? But it is a point that makes it difficult for many people (if the rich have a pair, just ignore it). Those who raise female cats can sell the kittens later, and those who raise male cats can also use them as breeding cats. So, is it better to have a male cat or a female cat? In fact, this is indeed a question worth thinking about, not only for men and women. Also include variety and color. These two characteristics are also relatively important. You need to consider them carefully before deciding to get a cat, but today we will only talk about gender.

Is it better to have a male cat or a female cat?

So what are the differences between male cats and female cats? It may be well-known that among cats of the same breed, male cats will be larger and heavier than female cats when they reach adulthood. The same is often true in cute little strings. From the perspective of life span, female cats generally live 1 to 2 years longer than male cats. There is a theory in genetics that in the genetic inheritance of cat sex chromosomes, female cats are XX and male cats are XY. Obviously male cats are missing a leg, so in terms of extended life span, the average life span may be shorter. In fact In human life span research, there are also supporters of this view.

Regardless of the above, the most important factors that affect life span are the following: the impact of congenital diseases, dietary conditions, and stress conditions. In terms of personality, generally speaking, male cats have better personalities than female cats. In most cases, male cats will be more outgoing and friendly. Female cats may be a little arrogant, which can be compared to humans.

Of course, in the field of purebred cats, personality is a very important factor in breeding. In many bloodlines, both male and female cats have very good personalities. This is the result of breeders' years of selective breeding. Regarding the ability to adapt to a new environment, cats usually four or five months old will adapt faster than cats one or two years old. Compared with male cats, female cats are easier to adapt to the environment quickly. The reason for this may be that female cats are more inclined to cooperate with other female cats to raise kittens when they are in the wild. Male cats are very territorial and therefore will be slower to adapt. It is precisely because male cats have a stronger sense of territory that male cats may prefer outdoor adventures. They will prefer to run into your yard or community to take risks, while female cats are relatively adaptable by nature. Living in a smaller space will make it feel safer.

However, whether you have a male cat or a female cat, in order to ensure their safety in today’s urban living environment, the editor has the following suggestions:

Increase toys and vertical space arrangements at home (if the home is fun, the heart is not wild)

Every window in the house must be equipped with diamond mesh screens

If possible, replace the anti-theft door lock with a password or fingerprint lock (so that you don’t have to leave the door ajar without a key to take out the trash, as many cats escape like this)

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If you have the habit of walking your cat, you should wear a locator for it

If you don’t want to buy a locator, at least wear a nameplate

Regarding scratching behavior, especially for cats that have not been neutered, male cats will scratch more frequently than female cats. The reason is that the process of scratching is the process of territorial marking. Not only will unneutered male cats mark their territory by spraying urine, but it is also a very common way to scratch anywhere that they feel is the boundary of their territory. If you don't plan to neuter your cat, the differences between male and female cats are even greater, so you must be aware of this before making a decision.

For male cats: Most of them will spray urine and the smell is very strong. If there are female cats in heat in the community or neighbors, they will be more likely to run out. Let me correct a mistake here: most people think that male cats can also go into heat, which is wrong. After male cats become sexually mature, they will have needs as long as a female cat is in estrus, and it will not be cyclical like female cats. If there are two male cats in the house, they will fight, which may lead to serious misfortune.

Male cats will be more destructive in the home if a female cat is in heat nearby, and stress can lead to other health problems. The more common one is: spontaneous cystitis. An interesting point is that if a male cat smells the pheromones of a nearby female cat but is unable to mate, he is likely to get closer to you and even hold your thigh or arm. He will even be more inclined to interact with the female cat, yes. , it is looking for an outlet to vent. For female cats: Generally, they will experience their first estrus between 6 and 12 months. During this period, they are likely to be very, very, very clingy to you. They will rub against anything in the vertical space, howl frequently, and even Instead of peeing in the litter box (which is not uncommon), you'll often see urine on doorways or windowsills, which is courtship behavior.

It needs to be emphasized that in single-female cat households, if the cat goes into estrus repeatedly, the uterus is very susceptible to infection. This is also the most common disease in pet hospitals. So my general advice is that if you don’t breed, female cats must be neutered. As for male cats, if the behavioral problems are not serious, you may consider not neutering them, but this is a purely personal opinion. The above two views on sterilization are based on single-cat households and are not applicable to double-cat or multi-cat households.

Having said all that, should you get a male cat or a female cat?

There is really no absolute conclusion. Different owners may have different emotional needs for pets, and the varieties you choose are also different. Therefore, the decision-making power still has to be left to you. Is your cat a male or a female? youAre you planning to get a male cat or a female cat? Welcome to leave a message for discussion.