![]() Remember, when animals act sick in the wild, they get eaten. Why is it so tough to identify those signs? Possibly because cats have kept the ability to hide signs so well, that they sometimes go unnoticed. No, I’m talking about good, concerned, caring owners who just didn’t or couldn’t notice very early or subtle hints that something was brewing inside. In both cases, the first signs of sickness were noticed just 2 days before the surgery occurred!Īnd I’m not referring to neglectful owners. And Paula, a 12 year old cat, had a kiwi-sized cancerous tumor along her small intestine. It was easily the size of both your fists, putting pressure on all of his belly organs. Paris, a 6 year old kitty, had a gigantic (benign) cyst on his liver. It just happened twice in the last couple of weeks. It’s always shocking to me when I see an extremely sick cat, while the owner has not noticed any overt signs of illness. Find him online at He is the co-author of “Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound” ( Katie Kegerise, a Certified Veterinary Technician in Reading, PA, contributed to this article ![]() Phil Zeltzman is a mobile, board-certified surgeon in Allentown, PA. All of her baby teeth should be out at this point.Dr. You should take the kitten to the veterinarian so her teeth can be examined. She should lose her kitten pudginess and start to look more lean. She will look like a smaller adult cat at this stage. Six months old: At this age, the kitten and caregiver will really begin to cement a bond now. If your kitten is not sterilized, you still begin to see hormonal changes. Don’t be surprised if she is scratching your furniture she is learning how to play and use her claws. She is becoming an adult cat now and you may notice she is losing her baby teeth.įour months old: The kitten is getting even more brave and adventurous at this age. She will continue to grow in muscle and size but at a slower rate. Three months old: The kitten’s growth rate has slowed down considerably. If she has been socialized, she will be friendly with people. The kitten is also ready for adoption once she is sterilized! She will be fully weaned from her mom. Veterinarians recommend sterilizing kittens at 2 pounds, which they usually weigh around this age. She will be running and jumping around, learning how to play.Įight weeks old: The kitten can usually get spayed or neutered at this point. The kitten is growing more independent and will want to socialize with you. The kitten will still nurse from her mother to satisfy her need to suckle. She should weigh around one pound at this point. Six weeks old: Mama cat will start weaning the kitten away from her and the kitten can start eating wet food. Don't worry, they are just learning how to hunt and play! The kitten will still be nursing from mama cat at this age. She will start to form bonds with her siblings and will wrestle with them, building those motor skills. You can begin litter box training the kitten at this stage.įour weeks old: The kitten will start to get the hang of walking and walk more confidently. The kitten will also be able to use the bathroom on her own and does not need to have her bottom stimulated. She will probably be a little wobbly and uncoordinated at this stage. Three weeks old: The kitten will start walking around on her own. Her teeth will begin to grow at this age so don't be alarmed if she nibbles at you or other things. The kitten will begin trying out cat behaviors such as hissing and kneading. Her ears are unfolding and she is gaining her sense of smell. Two weeks old: The kitten’s eyes should be open by now. The kittens are all born with blue eyes but their eye color will change to its natural color in the coming weeks. ![]() Her eyes may start to open, although most kittens begin to open their eyes at 9-14 days old. One week old: The kitten will begin to start wiggling around on her own. Either mom or her caregiver will need to “stimulate” her bottom to get her to relieve herself. She cannot even regulate her own internal temperature and needs help staying warm. The kitten’s eyes are shut and her ears are folded over. Newborn: When a kitten is first born she is completely dependent on mama cat or her caregiver. Can you tell what age a kitten is by looking at him/her? Read about the stages of kitten development and learn how to! And remember, if you find a litter of kittens, after making, positively sure, mom isn't caring for them, always take kittens to a veterinarian ASAP for an examination.
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