Should I get another cat?

Question
Dear Ali,
I have one female cat, Emma, and one male cat, "Z". "Z" is 2 1/2 years old, neutered, still has his claws, indoor and outdoor, and has recently started spraying. Unfortunately, he started spraying the entertainment center, where I have many expensive electronics. Emma and "Z" have never really gotten along. I've had Emma since she was a kitten and when she got to be about a year old when I got "Z", he was just a kitten. It seems that Emma really just doesn't like "Z", and all "Z" wants to do is play...I think. I've done some web research and decided to go ahead and give "Z" to a friend, where I know he'll be happy and she doesn't have any cats. I think it will relieve the stress on "Z" (feeling the need to be dominate all the time) and also Emma (from being bullied all the time). So now that I'll only have one cat, I can't help but feel like Emma will need a friend. Maybe a female this time? But I don't want to stress her out, she was the first cat to begin with, and when I introduced "Z", she hated him ever since. Emma is 3 1/2 years old, spayed, still has her claws, and is an inside and outside cat. She loves me, but is kind of "stuck up" towards everyone else that comes around. So am I bound to be a ONE-cat owner? Any help is so greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Sincerely,
Anna

Answer
Anna,

I don't think you're doomed to have a one cat household - I've found that for some cats the use of homeopathy can settle down issues like aggression, jealousy, anxiety, being overly demanding....My recommendation if you would like to add another cat to your household with Emma would be to consider seeking the advice of a holistic veterinarian or homeopath who has experience dealing with cats. I also think that psending plenty of time on interactive play and providing Emma with toys that she can play with independently would help her aggression issues with other animals - a frustrated cat can often become an aggressive cat just as a means of releasing their frustrations.

When it comes to Emma's strong bond with you I have to say that's not all that uncommon with cats, essentially some cats will bond to an entire family, but many will bond with just one person within that family unit and in extreme cases they may become protective to the point of exhibiting aggressive behaviors to "protect" their favorite human. Again I do think that a holistic approach is helpful, my recommendations would include the use of homeopathic remedies and gentle, patient, careful socialization with your cat loving friends to help Emma realize there's no threat to your safety. You may want to consider seeking the advice of a certified veterinary behaviorist if Emma's issues with other people are serious just to be sure that you don't get started on the wrong path. If you have any further questions, concerns or you'd like me to clarify anything in this answer please feel free to contact me again.