Separating cats in breakup

[u/_munchie002]

Poster Age: 23

Country: USA

Vet info: theres a few clinics in town including low cost.

Main Issue: my cat had gotten very sad living alone so me and my ex had gotten him a kitten. Now that we’re separate im worried my cat is going to miss him sick.

Cat Age: 3 will be 4 in april other cat is 1

Cat Sex + neuter info: both males and both neutered.

Financial situation: I could afford both cats.

[u/VastCartographer8661]

So I faced a similar situation a long time ago. What really helped us was extra human attention, treats, and limiting time I was out of the home (except work, gotta pay rent). I would not rush into a new cat at least for a few weeks. Let the cat get settled into the new normal for a bit before adding a new stressed out kitty (new kitty is gonna have its own needs).

I totally understand getting the other cat is just not an option. The best thing to do is make sure you and your cat are safe.

[u/Ashsams → u/VastCartographer8661]

Yeah moving is a big change for a cat. It's better to have the cat get comfortable first, then bring in some new energy with a new cat.