Some cats are more social than others. What are the factors that determine if she’s happy on her own or in need of feline company?

By Ilene Springer

Your cat seems to love being with you. She doesn’t ever seem to need other cats. In fact, she gets irritated — even aggressive — when another feline roams too close to her home. And yet, it doesn’t quite make sense. Cats can be extremely social with each other, especially when they’ve been brought up together. So the question is: Are cats social animals or not?

A flexible genetic make-up allows cats to survive alone, when necessary, or to cohabitate with many others.

Feline Social Structure…

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