How can you tell how old cats are?

Answer 1

This is a tough one. I imagine it's not quite a kitten, because that would be easier to tell: big ears, long legs, a generally long thin body, are all signs of a cat who is still growing.

Cats don't stop growing at one year, either. Under tough circumstances, they stop, but given food and love, they can start again and max out their genetic potential.

So if the cat does grow some more, we know it's four or under.

Old cats, such as over twelve, are generally bonier and might have some lightening of their fur around their muzzles, but cats often don't have much in the way of these signs of age. If they are white around the muzzle anyway, this won't be of any help.

If the cat is already spayed or neutered, that's a sign that they got some care and will be unlikely to have been on the street too long, which really ages a cat. If the cat is well muscled and their fur is in good shape, they can be anywhere from 2 or 3 on up to seven or so. Between seven and 12, the cat will be a little slower and nap a good deal.

Your vet can do better with a physical and checking their teeth.

Answer 2

You can tell how old your cat is by observing their behaviour, older cats are usually slower and like to sit around on couches and beds and usually sleep for most of the day while younger cats will often tear around the house full of energy.

Answer 3

There is cat years and nomal years. The nomal years are just how old your kitten is normaly. And cat years is adding on 5 more years.

Answer 4

By looking at their teeth. You can also tell by their coat-when they are kittens, their coat is very soft, and it grows coarser as they get older. It may also get lighter or darker.

Answer 5

It is normally everyone human year is equal to 7 cat years.