The age of a cat can be determined by its teeth, weight, hair, and eyes. First of all, the teeth are mainly judged based on the degree of wear, color, and appearance. The teeth of older cats are yellower and may have defects, while the teeth of kittens are whiter. Secondly, the weight of kittens is obviously much lighter than that of adult cats, and kittens are smaller while adult cats are larger. In addition, the hair of kittens is thicker and more shiny than that of older cats, while the hair of older cats is rough and messy. Finally, kittens' eyes look very clear and transparent, while older cats' eyes can be very cloudy.
1. Distinguish by teeth
The most effective way to tell the age of a cat is to look at the number and condition of the cat’s teeth.
First, the number of teeth. Cats begin to grow teeth around 2 weeks after birth. They have 26 teeth at around 4 months old. At this time, cats have no molars. When cats are over 6 months old, 4 molars will grow. At this time, cats have 30 teeth.
Second, the condition of the teeth. If the cat’s teeth are milky white and transparent, it means that the cat is still a kitten. The cat’s teeth will start to show wear and tartar at the age of 1. The older the cat is, the more serious the tooth wear and tartar will be.
Note: It is easy to judge the age of a cat based on its teeth for underage cats, but it is more difficult for adult cats to tell their age based on their teeth because the changes in their teeth are not obvious.
2. Distinguish by weight
Kittens weigh 100~120g when they are born, about 170~230g in 1~2 weeks, 300~350g in 2~3 weeks, and 3 ~4 weeks is about 350~400g, 4 weeks to 2 months is about 400~700g, and 3 months is about 2~4 pounds. The standard weight of small cats in adulthood is about 5 to 10 kilograms, the standard weight of medium-sized cats is about 8 to 13 kilograms, and the standard weight of large cats is about 10 to 25 kilograms.
However, the specific weight of cats will vary depending on the individual and gender. Generally, male cats weigh more than female cats and grow faster.
3. Distinguish by hair
According to the cat’s hair and sebum thickness, you can determine whether the cat is an old cat or a young cat.
First of all, observe the hair. Young cats generally have smooth and shiny hair, which is very soft to the touch. The hair of older cats will be rougher and duller, and some will alsoGrow gray-white miscellaneous hair. It is especially obvious in black cats, and usually begins to fade in cats between 12 and 14 years old. Secondly, young cats have thicker subcutaneous fat, while older cats have thinner subcutaneous fat.
4. Distinguish through the eyes
About 2 weeks after the cat is born, the eyes will slowly open. If the cat hasn't opened its eyes yet, it means it is less than 2 weeks old. If the eyes are open, the ears are erect, and there are small teeth, the baby is about 1 month old. In addition, younger cats’ eyes will be clear and transparent, while older cats’ eyes will begin to become dull and cloudy.
