She was 2.92kg (6.45lbs) when we found her, around 18 August; she's 3.24kg (7.14lbs) today. Here's a picture:
http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h229/kmennie/sophie/000_0024.jpg
A teen-ager, maybe?
She is going to a vet soon; I'm just getting curious about what I should be feeding her -- cat or kitten food? (Right now she gets some dry food for 4-12 month old kittens, and a variety of cat and kitten wet food.) Some of the larger-sized cat treats seem too big for her to eat comfortably.
I don't have enough experience with cats to make a cat/kitten guess based on her behaviour. She's a charming cat, very well-trained (and bright enough to have her new now-owners trained...), affectionate, and she likes to play a bit, too.
Thanks for any well-educated guesses!
2006-10-10 07:31:04 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
She is precious!!!! I love tuxedo kitties.
She's probably between 6-8 months old. (Hard to tell from the pic, nothing to compare her size to, but she still has a little bit of a kitteny face, and some baby fat left) When cats gets to be about 6-12 months old, they start getting very lean and long looking. That's them outgrowing their baby fat.
I doubt she's less than 6 months old since she weighs 7 lbs. My cat is a year old and fat and he weighs 8 lbs.
2006-10-10 07:45:22 · answer #1 · answered by Rainy Days and Mondays 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a beautiful cat! She probably isn't a kitten, but is barely an adult. Only the vet can give you a somewhat accurate number. I believe they check by looking at the teeth.
Giving it kitten food won't hurt it if it is older. Keep doing what you're doing, and the vet will tell you if you need to change anything.
Oh, and be sure to get her spayed with you take her to the vet. I'm sure you know that, though. :-)
2006-10-10 14:53:53 · answer #2 · answered by Esma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a beautiful little tuxedo kitten! She looks like she's about four months old, six at the most. Kitten food is a good thing to feed her. She looks like she's very happy and like you're taking very good care of her. Congratulations!
2006-10-10 14:36:25 · answer #3 · answered by Avie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the kitten looks 4 to 6 months old
2006-10-10 14:43:19 · answer #4 · answered by cherryvalley2006 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's beautiful. The vet will give you a educated guess at her age, but I would feed her kitten food. She looks small and even if she is older she may have some nutritional deficiencies.
2006-10-10 15:28:11 · answer #5 · answered by LAUGHING MAGPIE 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's cute and looks pretty young (less than a year). Kitten food should be ok, it's highly nutritious, although she looks very healthy. Your vet will be able to estimate her age after an exam, and can give you advice on proper food.
Good luck with your new kitty!
2006-10-10 15:19:21 · answer #6 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have a cat that looks just like your kitty cat!
My best guess is 6-8 months old.
Feed her kitten food for another 4-6 months.
Enjoy your new kitty .... you take great kitty cat photographs!!!!
2006-10-10 16:08:07 · answer #7 · answered by Harvie Ruth 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How fortunate for everyone that you all ran into each other!!! She's beautiful...and so petite! I'd hazard to guess that she's slightly less than 6 months...but it's hard saying by looking at a photo.
Now make sure you get her spayed...soon. Then please enjoy the rest of your lives together!
2006-10-10 14:47:23 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say definitely kitten food. She looks very cute.
Congrats on ur new kitty.
Morgaine
2006-10-10 14:42:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
she could rang from 6months and a year. she dosent look that old.
2006-10-10 15:18:39 · answer #10 · answered by Samantha V. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋