A pet is not only a friend and helper, but also a colossal responsibility. Choosing a parrot or a cat, you understand that this animal will stay with you for many years. However, sometimes pets enter our lives without warning. They can be received as a gift or picked up on the street. In this case, it is best to immediately take the animal to the veterinarian. He will make a conclusion about the health and age of the cat or dog. But this is not always possible. How to determine the age of the animal at home? Let's consider several options. Let's take one of the most common pets, the cat, as an example.
It is necessary
So, in order to determine the age of the cat, you need to properly examine the animal. Therefore, it is desirable that it does not break out and be accustomed to the hands
Instructions
Step 1
If your cat is still a kitten, then to determine the age you just need to carefully observe your pet. Puberty occurs in kittens at 7-8 months, therefore, at the first manifestations of sexual activity, the approximate age can be calculated. However, this method has some drawbacks. The onset of puberty is different for different breeds of cats, this may depend on the size and weight of the animal, as well as its living conditions. In some cases, it ranges from 6 to 15 months.
Step 2
One of the most accurate methods for determining the age of a cat is by examining the teeth. To do this, take an animal and carefully examine its dental plates. It is believed that at a certain age, cats experience the abrasion of certain parts of the teeth. As they grind, their surface becomes oval.
Step 3
Now let's try to determine the age of the cat. Take a close look at the animal's incisors. The fact is that a cat's teeth have multi-step edges. Usually on the upper incisors there are 3 steps, and on the lower incisors - 2. This helps in determining the age. If the surface of all teeth is completely ground, but all the incisors are in place, then this means that your pet is about 6 years old. By 2-3 years, the central and middle incisors on the lower jaw are erased. But if there are such marks on the upper jaw, then the cat is 3-4 years old. By the age of 5, a change in canines is observed.
