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Russian Blue cats undergo significant transformations during their first 12 months, progressing through stages of development including opening their eyes, walking, scratching, sexual maturity, growth spurts, asserting their place, and independence. By 12 months, they officially reach adulthood, completing their journey from kittenhood. Month 1: Newborn Stage At one month old, Russian Blue kittens are newborns, weighing only a few hundred grams. They primarily focus on nursing, sleeping, and staying warm. Their eyes are closed, their ears are folded, and their bodies are covered in soft fur. The mother cat provides essential care to keep them healthy. Providing ample mother's milk is crucial during this phase. Month 2: Eyes Open By two months, kittens begin to open their eyes. Their eyes appear dark due to large pupils that limit light reflection. Their vision is still developing, and they'll observe surroundings before approaching. Teeth also start to emerge during this month....

Chinese rural cats often experience their "ugliest" phase around 5 to 6 months of age. This period is marked by rapid physical development, including changes in fur, bones, and muscles, coupled with the process of shedding their kitten coat and growing their adult coat. This stage is often referred to as the cat's "awkward phase". During this time, they might appear leaner, with a somewhat unkempt coat, and might even look a bit unattractive. However, this is merely a temporary phase. The "awkward phase" in Chinese rural cats usually occurs when they are approximately 5 to 6 months old. During this time, their bodies are rapidly growing, which includes their fur, skeletal structure, and muscle mass, and they are also shedding their kitten coat and growing in their adult coat. These rapid physiological changes can temporarily affect their appearance, making them look thinner, with a patchy and unruly coat, and less appealing overall. However, it's i...