There are several reasons for having only one cat for cats:
Cats are independent animals, they like to be alone, and if they have more than one cat, they may grab each other for food, toys, beds, etc., resulting in tension and discordant relationships between cats.
Having multiple cats requires more space and resources, including food, water, litter boxes, toys, etc., and if space and resources are insufficient, there may be fights and stress between cats, affecting their health and well-being.
Having multiple cats requires more time and effort to take care of them, including feeding, cleaning up the litter, cleaning, playing, etc., and if there is not enough time and energy, it can cause the cat's health and well-being to suffer.
Having multiple cats may increase the risk of disease transmission, such as cat colds, feline plagues, etc., and if one cat is sick, other cats are also susceptible to infection.
Therefore, having only one cat can better meet the needs of cats and allow them to live a healthy, happy life. Of course, if you have enough time, energy, and resources, you can also consider getting multiple cats, but you need to be well prepared and managed.
Having multiple cats can lead to social problems between cats. Although cats are social animals, they also have their own social rules and sense of territory. If you have more than one cat, they may have problems such as territorial fighting, rejection, and aggression, leading to tension and disharmony between cats.
Having multiple cats can be an additional burden on cat owners. Owning a cat takes time, effort, and money, and if you have more than one cat, these burdens increase accordingly. For example, you need to buy more food, cat litter, toys, etc., you need to spend more time taking care of them, you need to bear more medical expenses, etc.
Having multiple cats can affect the quality of life for cat owners. If you have more than one cat, they may produce more noise, odor, and clutter, affecting the quality of life of the cat owner. For example, the sound of fighting between cats, the smell of cat litter, and the scattering of cat hair may affect the life of the cat owner.
Owning only one cat is good for both the cat owner and the cat. Of course, if you have enough time, energy, and resources, you can also consider getting multiple cats, but you need to be well prepared and managed.