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Can 2 male kittens from the same litter be ok together? We want to adopt the both of them we will get them fixed when they are old enough.
thanks for all you do.
Doris Vannoy
Doris,
Yes they can. Studies have shown that it does not matter the gender combination when it comes to compatibility, it depends on personality and temperment.
And it is good that you are getting 2 kittens. A kitten should have a playmate and a mate to snuggle with and to be comfort to them when they are alone. And since they are used to each other they will be a comfort to each other in the 'scary' world of a new home, new people, etc.
As they grow up it's a possibility that they may not act the same or be the same even though they are brothers. A mother cat can have kittens by different tomcats if more than one got to her during her heat cycle.
Good luck with them. It's a very nice thing you are doing and they are going to be 2 lucky kittens to have a nice loving home.
Tabbi
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