Newborn kittens can tell the difference between male and female by the shape and weight of their reproductive organs, their eyes, and the distance between their genitals and anus. Newborn kittens are relatively small, and inexperienced people generally cannot tell the difference between male and female. They need to use the above methods to distinguish. If you can't tell the difference, you can wait until the kitten's body gradually matures to make further judgments.
1. The shape of the reproductive organs
There are certain differences in the shape of the reproductive organs of male cats and female cats. The shape of the female cat’s genitals is linear or drop-shaped, while the shape of the male cat’s genitals is average. If you want to know whether the kitten is a male cat or a female cat, you can observe the kitten's external genitals. If the genitals are a slit, it is a female cat; if the genitals are shaped like a dot, it is usually a male cat.
2. Weight
Male cats are larger in size and have a higher weight after birth; female cats are smaller in size than male cats and have a higher weight after birth. It's also relatively low.
3. Eyes
You can also judge a male cat through its eyes. The eyes of a male cat are sharp and not gentle at all; the eyes of a female cat are gentle and usually not gentle at all. A sharper look appears.
4. The distance between the genitals and anus
The distance between the female cat’s genitals and anus is relatively close, about the width of one finger, and there is a vertical line 1cm below the anus. Vagina opening; the distance between the male cat's genitals and anus is relatively far, about two fingers wide to three feet wide. Below the anus are the testicles and penis. As the kitten's body gradually increases, it grows from 2 months to 5 months old. After menstruation, the testicles will increase significantly and the size of the penis will also change.
If you still cannot tell whether the kitten is a male or a female cat through the above methods, it is recommended that the owner take the kitten to a regular pet hospital and let a professional doctor tell the difference.
