Kitten vs. Adult Cat: How to Determine Your Cat's Age
Cats under 12 months old are typically classified as kittens, while those over 12 months are considered adult cats. One way to determine a cat's age is by observing the condition of its teeth. Kittens begin losing their baby teeth around four months old and grow permanent teeth between five and seven months. By the time they are one year old, their teeth will be white and clean. Generally, cats under 12 months old are referred to as kittens. Once they are older than 12 months, they are considered adult cats. Besides age, you can also distinguish between kittens and adult cats by examining their teeth. Kittens' teeth are usually very white, while older cats' teeth will show some degree of wear. Kittens develop their milk teeth between two weeks and two months old. They start losing their milk teeth and growing their adult teeth between three and four months old. By eight months, all adult teeth will be fully developed. As they age, the second incisors of adult cats will sho...