How to check the age of a cat:

1. Check the growth of the cat’s teeth

Kittens usually develop deciduous teeth at 2-3 weeks, and 4 -Baby teeth are basically fully grown in 5 months, and permanent teeth grow in after 5 months.

2. Look at the wear and tear of the cat’s teeth

Generally, this method can be used to estimate the age of adult cats:

A cat about 1 year old, the lower jaw The cusps of the incisors begin to wear away.

In cats around 5 years old, the tips of canine teeth are worn and show signs of aging.

In cats around 7 years old, the crowns of the mandibular incisors are ground into cylinders.

In cats around 10 years old, the maxillary incisors are lost or worn out.

3. Look at the changes in the cat’s coat color

Kittens grow new hair 6 months after they are born, so when the kitten’s coat has grown fully, it is half the age. Over 10 years old.

Cats around 1 year old have shiny, bright and soft hair.

The hair of a cat around 5 years old may still maintain a certain brightness, but the brightness will become worse.

When cats are about 6-7 years old, white temples will grow around their mouths.

After the age of 10, a cat’s hair will become gray, lack luster, and rough, and white hair will grow on the head and back.