How to determine the age of a cat at home: an unusual way

12.06.2024 01:00

The age of the cat is not always known.

Nevertheless, you can determine this yourself.

How to determine the age of a cat yourself

Your veterinarian can help you tell your exact age.

However, you can try to do it yourself, without outside help.

You can determine the age of an animal by its teeth, eyes, fur and other parameters.

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How to determine a cat's age by its teeth

Milk teeth appear in kittens between 2 and 4 weeks of age.

Adult teeth grow in cats up to six months old.

Therefore, determining the age of a cat can be difficult.

A cat's advanced age is often indicated by the presence of caries or tartar.

Nevertheless, if the cat’s teeth were brushed with a special brush and toothpaste, an older cat may not have problems with teeth.

Your veterinarian will also be able to check for tooth wear.

The older the animal, the more worn out the teeth are.

This parameter can roughly indicate the age of the cat.

Therefore, teeth are not a completely accurate indicator of age.

Cats over 10 years of age experience watery eyes and cloudy eyes.

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Diana Dashkevich Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource