What is the weight of a newborn kitten?

Answer 1

The average 12 week old female kitten weighs 1.9 to 3.5 pounds depending on breed or size of the kitten. Longhaired kittens or kittens from large breeds tend to weigh a bit more.

The average 12 week old male can weigh anywhere from about 2.2 to 5 pounds.

Basically, if you have a 12 week old kitten and if he/she is below 2 pounds you should take it to the vet as soon as possible. Underweight kittens is a sure sign of worms in its digestive system stealing anywhere from 10% to 75% of nutrients from the kittens' food. Or it could mean the kitty has an injury or sickness which can lead to mild to severe lethargy, or is not being fed the correct type or amount of food. Lethargic cats often don't feel like eating if they are in pain, often to the point they die of starvation.

Me personally, I would take any 12 week old to the vet if they weighed anything below 2.5 pounds, just in case, male or female. More than likely the vet will say the kitty is fine, but it is better to be safe than sorry. Money for medical treatment is of no object to me when it comes to my pets, I wish most pet owners felt the same way.

Answer 2

Hi there...kittens weight will vary depending on the breed background. For example, Maine Coon kittens will be larger/heavier than let's say to a Singapura breed where an adult male can weigh on average 5-8 pounds and females 4-6 pounds.

Answer 3

My cat is 4.1 pounds and she is just over 4 months and she looks normal and is healthy and active

Answer 4

My cat is just a little over 5 mo. old and she was the runt of the litter.

She wieghs 5 1/2 lbs.

Answer 5

6oz