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Yes. A cat is considered a kitten until it reaches 1 years of age. At 1 year old, a cat is thought to have stopped growing and fully mature. Large breeds such as the Maine Coon develop much more slowly and are not considered adult until they are 3 or 4 years old.

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How many human years are equal to cat years?

about 15 years


What if your 9 month old kitten is pregnant what could happen?

At 9 months old, it is still a kitten. Kittens are still growing and developing a great deal at this age, and do not reach adulthood until after 1 year old. Just because kittens reach sexual maturity at 5-6 months, doesn't mean it is fine for them to have kittens. However, at this age, the cat is still very much a kitten and pregnancies from cats that young rarely produce a healthy litter of kittens, and poses a risk for the young cats' (and litter) health and well-being.


Can a 6 month old Persian x blue cat mate?

Cats can reach sexual maturity as early as 4-6 months old. It's possible for a 6-month-old Persian x Blue cat to mate, but it is not advisable as the cat is still a kitten and may not be physically or emotionally ready to handle the responsibilities of mating and pregnancy. It's important to spay or neuter cats to prevent unplanned litters and health issues.


What is the difference from a kitten and a cat?

A kitten is a young cat, typically under one year of age. Kittens are usually more playful, curious, and energetic compared to adult cats. Cats are fully grown and generally more independent, calm, and settled in their behavior.


How old does a kitten have to be to become a cat?

Kittens will usually be considered full grown when they turn about a year old. They can look full grown when they're about 6-8 months old, but they still do some growing to do depends on your cat as all cats are different!

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Why is the mom cat hissing at her 4-month old kitten?

The mom cat may be hissing at her 4-month old kitten to establish boundaries, discipline the kitten, or protect her territory. Hissing is a way for the mom cat to communicate with her kitten and teach it proper behavior.


How many human years are equal to cat years?

about 15 years


What does a 2-month-old cat look like?

A 2-month-old cat typically looks small and playful, with a fluffy coat and bright eyes. They may still have some kitten-like features, such as large ears and a round face.


A kitten as a friend for your 18 month old male cat?

If you do decide to get a kitten for a companion for your cat you need to slowly introduce the two together. They may not like each other at first.


How old is a 1 pound cat?

typically a 1 lb kitten is about one month old. Kittens should gain a pound per month until adult weight is reached.


Will a nine month old cat live if she has kittens?

If that is your case, with the help from you and a vet, she may live, most likely. It depends on her size; a small kitten will be at a much larger risk of complications from pregnancy and birth than a larger kitten. The chance of problems is naturally higher compared to that of a pregnant adult cat, as even at 9 months old she is still a growing kitten that hasn't fully developed physically and mentally.


Can a 17 yr old cat have one kitten?

Yes, a cat can have anywhere from 1 kitten to 13.


What does you mean when a month old kitten cant walk on is back legs but is still trying to?

that means its still weak and hasn't got enough srengthtry feeding it soft food or mums milk or cat milk if it still doesnt get enough srength then take it to the vets


Is it normal for a 4-month-old kitten to still be trying to nurse?

It is not uncommon for a 4-month-old kitten to exhibit nursing behavior, as they may still have a strong instinct to suckle. However, it is important to discourage this behavior to prevent potential issues such as behavioral problems or over-dependence on nursing.


Does the cat take care of the kitten?

Yes, A mama cat takes care of a kitten for weeks and then the kitten becomes old enough to go out on it's own.


If you are 80 and you have had your cat since a kitten how old is your cat?

It doesnt matter how old you are, the cat is as old as his date of birth to present day.


Should you get a kitten if you already have an old cat who pees if there is a cat around?

no way