Male and female newborn kittens can be distinguished by observing the shape of the reproductive organs and the distance between the genitals and anus. First of all, kittens with linear or drop-shaped reproductive organs are female cats, and those with round reproductive organs are male cats. Secondly, the cat whose genitals are farther from the anus is a male cat, and the one whose genitals are farther from the anus is a female cat. In addition, if it is difficult for the owner to tell the difference at this time, you can also wait until the kitten grows up. The gender characteristics of the kitten will be more obvious at 3-4 months. Male cats will have testicles wrapped in the scrotum below the anus. , feels like two spheres to the touch, while the female cat has none.
1. Observe the shape of the reproductive organs
Usually the shape of the reproductive organs of female cats is linear or drop-shaped, while the shape of the genitals of male cats is generally round. Therefore, the owner can gently open the genitals under the kitten's anus with his hands. If there is a crack, it means it is a female cat. If it looks like a dot, it is a male cat.
2. Observe the distance between the genitals and anus
Usually the distance between the female cat’s genitals and anus is relatively close. The distance is generally about one finger width and 1 inch below the anus. There is a vertical vaginal opening at 1 cm, and the urethra is inside the vaginal opening. In male cats, the distance between the two is relatively far. Below the anus are the testicles and penis, and the testicles will become significantly larger after 2-5 months. At this time, the owner can directly hold the kitten to see if there are testicles. If there is, it is public.
