We often speak to clients who worry their cat may be bored or lonely and feel they might benefit from a companion. However, it’s worth remembering that double the paws doesn’t always mean double the harmony — every cat is different, and not all enjoy sharing their space. 

It’s important to consider compatibility, introductions, and your current cat’s individual needs. 🐈‍⬛🐈🐈‍⬛🐈

We’ve shared some useful resources below ⬇️ 

Is my cat bored? | Blog

Will my cat accept a new cat?

Dr Andre Costa Pereira

Orthopaedic & Soft Tissue Expert

DVM MSc PGcertEAMS PGcertVPS certAVP-GSAS MRCVS
Andre graduated in 2011 and has been working
in the UK since 2013.

Since moving to the UK he has been working in busy hospitals, while training for his certificate in order to ensure high surgical caseload. For the past 3 years he has been the lead surgeon for a large group taking surgical referrals from the other clinics within the group.

He has attended many international congresses and courses to be up to speed with the most recent techniques and has trained with some of the best surgeons in the field.


He enjoys all aspects of soft tissue and orthopedics, but has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, BOAS (brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome) and traumatology.

He has a certificate in Advanced Veterinary Surgery and is an Advanced Practitioner in small animal surgery.