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Birth:
At birth they usually weigh between 90 -
100 grams.
0 – 3 days: The umbilical cord is still
attached.
7 - 10 days. The eyes begin to open.
2 - 3 weeks: The kitten begins to stand, the eyes
and ears open.
4 weeks: The kitten begins playing and
exploring her environment.
5 weeks: They should be fairly confident
on their feet by this age.
6 + weeks: The kittens are extremely
active.
Teeth are also a good way
to determine age.
Baby teeth:
2 weeks: Deciduous
incisors (the small teeth at the front) begin to come in.
3 - 4 weeks:
Deciduous canines (the
long, pointy teeth next to the front teeth)
begin to come in.
4 - 6 weeks: Deciduous pre-molars (also
known biscupids, these are the
teeth located between the canine and
molar teeth) begin
to come in.
8 weeks: All baby teeth have come in.
Adult teeth:
12 - 16 weeks: Incisors come in.
4 - 6 months: Canines, pre-molars & molars
come in.
7 months: All adult teeth should be fully
developed.
Related articles:
Adopting a Kitten
or Cat,
Bringing Your New Kitten Home,
Essential Products for Kitten Owners,
Kitten
Developmental Milestones,
Raising
Orphaned Kittens,
Toilet Training
Kittens,
Kitten Proofing Your Home
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