How to tell how old a kitten is? Accurately

Determining the age of a kitten can be challenging, but there are several signs that can give you an idea of how old they are:

1. Teeth: A kitten’s teeth will come in at around 3 weeks old, their incisors will be the first to appear, followed by their canines and then their molars.

2. Eyes: Kittens are born with their eyes closed, they will typically open at around 7-14 days old.

3. Ears: Kittens’ ears will start to stand up at around 2-3 weeks old.

4. Coat: Kittens are born with a fine downy fur, at 2-3 weeks old their coat will start to change and become thicker.

5. Walk: Kittens will start to walk and run at around 3-4 weeks old, their movements will be a little unstable and clumsy.

6. Size: A general rule of thumb is that a one-week-old kitten weighs around 2.5 oz (70g), and doubles its weight by 2 weeks, and triples by 3 weeks.

It’s worth noting that these are general rules and some variations can occur. A veterinarian will have a more accurate way of determining the age of a kitten by looking at the kitten’s teeth and bone structure.