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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Two years ago we adopted a cat who is now around 4. He’s very friendly and playful but also play-bites me for attention quite frequently to the point that I realized I’m starting to dread coming home. I’ve tried pushing him gently away and ignoring him when he bites, but that didn’t work. I’ve also tried spraying w water then eventually resorting to shaking a noisy coin can which works but is not a permanent solution. I also try playing w him before he bites to wear him out.

I’m thinking about fostering a cat to see how it affects his behavior, and if it helps, eventually adopting a second if we foster one that gels w the first. Is this a crazy idea?

We won’t re-home our cat. He’s a sweet, affectionate member of the family. But the biting for attention is really wearing on me. [/quote]

If you introduce SLOOOOOOOWLY, I have never not had it work out. And two cats is a much better -and highly entertaining- scenario than a singleton. 
There are plenty of resources but: Keep separate for at LEAST a week. Let them smell under a door. Swich places on either side so they get used to each others smell. 
Then use a gate or screen so they can see each other but not harm. Feed them both near the gate/screen.
Then work up to supervised visits. Then longer visits.

There will likely be hissing, swatting, and maybe some bopping on the heads/smacking. As I said, I've never had it not work out. I'd suggest going a bit younger for the new addition - doesn't have to be a kitten. But, a 1-2 yo. ANd maybe opposite sex.[/quote]

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