Determining a cat's age requires attention to detail and knowledge of a number of physiological characteristics.
To find out the age of a cat, it is important to pay attention to several factors, including the eyes and ears.
Cat's eyes
Young cats will have even irises and clear eyes.
As you age, spots and streaks may appear on your iris.
Young cats differ from adults in their crystal clear eyes.
The mucous membrane of their eyes is moist, and the iris has a uniform color.
The age of a pet with such a look, most likely, does not exceed 5-6 years.
A distinctive feature of older animals is clouding of the eyes and loss of brightness.
In cats over 7 years of age, clouding of the lens is noticeable due to age-related changes or eye diseases.
Cat ears
You can determine the age of your pet by its ears, just like by its eyes.
In newborn kittens, the ears are pressed against the head and begin to rise only after three weeks.
Large and proportionate ears are always found in young cats.
Author: Elena Gutyro
