After careful thought we have decided to add a cat to our household...the only problem is that the landlord will only accept adult cats. We would like to adopt from the local animal shelter and while I am not at all opposed to adopting an adult cat (and will if we find the right one) I feel (as does the vet i consulted with) that a younger cat may adapt to life with a young child better. So my question is: At what age could a kitten pass for a small cat? SIx months? Older? Younger? Thanks for your thought!
2007-07-19 12:47:58 · 9 answers · asked by Meg 2 in Pets ➔ Cats
Thanks for all the great answers....6-8 months was what i was thinking too...but the last cat I had passed away at the ripe old age of 18 so its been a long long time since I've been around a kitten!
In answer to why I am telling my landlord - They are fine with cats I just have to pay a small deposit and register her pic in case she gets lost - I would just rather be up front than stress out about them accidently finding out about her and fining or evicting me!
2007-07-19 13:00:05 · update #1
An adult cat is considered an adult I think at age 1. However many lanlords want a cat to be at least 6 months, so your best to just check.
Not that it is the right thing to do, but you could just lie about the age. Espically if he/she is a smaller breed. We have a 15 month old cat who looks like she is around 6 months she is so small.
Congrats on the decision to add to your family! And thank you for adopting!
2007-07-19 12:56:47 · answer #1 · answered by J. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that cats are typically very energetic and kitten like until they are two.However, looking like an adult i would say later than 6 months(they are still very young looking) but before a yr should be able to pass.Good luck.Anyways why are you telling your landlord you're getting a cat?If the cat does scratch up anything its most likely going to be your personal belongings and cats are biologically trained to use a litter box, so you won't have to worry about stains.
2007-07-19 19:54:21 · answer #2 · answered by deathbykerosene 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a cats do not stop growing and will not reach full size until they are 18 months old.
Of course some kittens develope faster than others ..and some cats can look full grown at 6 months. Personally I wuld go for a kitten about 7-8 months old.. too big to be immediately identified as a kitten and yet not yet full grown..
2007-07-19 20:15:13 · answer #3 · answered by LESLEY D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are pretty 'leggy' teens at 6-8 months of age, but they fill out very well by 10 months usually and can pass for an adult. They'll be full adults at one year of age. Keep feeding the kitten chow till they reach 12 months, to help with their bone structure.
2007-07-19 19:54:10 · answer #4 · answered by Elaine M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering that a female cat can give birth when she's about 6-7 months old, I would suggest that it would be better if you got a cat about that age. That way she could adopt to the new environment easier.
2007-07-19 19:54:46 · answer #5 · answered by StarCrazy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that by 6-8 months it would have reached its adult size. Its about the time they are sexually mature as well. Thank you for adopting and saving a life.
2007-07-19 19:52:54 · answer #6 · answered by Audrey A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 to 8 mos
2007-07-19 19:54:48 · answer #7 · answered by SLOMO 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say about 6 months.
2007-07-19 19:55:42 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually a year.
2007-07-19 19:52:05 · answer #9 · answered by peep 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋