How old is the Kitty?

Determining Kitten's Age

Under one week: Eyes shut, ears flat to head, skin looks pinkish. Part of umbilical cord may still be attached.

1 week-10 days: Eyes beginning to open, ears still flat. A kitten this age is smaller than your hand.

3 weeks: Eyes are fully open, ears are erect, teeth are visible. Kittens this age are just starting to walk and will be very wobbly.

4-5 weeks: Eyes have changed from blue to another color and/or kittens have begun to pounce and leap. Kittens this age will begin to eat regular cat food.

Development Characteristics

Age	Characteristics
5-8 days	Ears open
8 days-2 weeks	Eyes open
2½ weeks	Can crawl
3 weeks	Ears erect; Stands up
3½ weeks	Sight and sound oriented; Can follow noise/objects
4 weeks	Can eliminate without help; Can learn to lap from dish and eat solid foods

Age	Surrounding temp.	Feeding	Weight
0-1 weeks	85°-90° F	6 times daily	3-4 ounces at birth 6-8 ounces at 1 week
1-2 weeks	80°-85° F	5 times daily	8-10 ounces
2-3 weeks>	75°-80° F	4 times daily	10-12 ounces
3-4 weeks	70°-75° F	3 times daily	12-14 ounces
4+ weeks	70° F	3 times daily	14 ounces and up

Nov 10, 2005

How old is the Kitty? Determine the Kitten's Age

Determining Kitten's Age

Development Characteristics