My male cat is a terror, has been since he was 6 months old and got him fixed. He terrorizes the dogs and one day the older one just might clean his clock. He kept DH and I awake last night, we forgot to shut the bedroom door. He is very needy at times and last night he roamed all over us, sleeping on us and driving me nuts. I wish we had gotten him a buddy, but now we won't because he might kill another cat. I would suggest a buddy for yours if you can do it, I think 2 work better together than one alone. Good Luck !