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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.

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