A cat’s muscle tone: Younger cats are muscular and older cats often are bonier with extra skin as they age, their shoulder bones may protrude more.(Keep in mind that different breeds/mixes will have different coat thicknesses, and may naturally have fine or thick fur at any age.) Senior cats may have patches of white or gray. A cat’s coat: The older the cat, usually the thicker and coarser the fur.Missing teeth may mean that the cat is senior, although health issues and other causes (such as previous dental surgeries) may also result in the loss of teeth. Tarter build-up on all the teeth may translate to age 3 to 5, but keep in mind that certain cats are more prone to tartar build-up than others certain diets may promote tartar and the lack of tartar may just be an indication of previous dental care. If there is some yellowing, the cat might be between 1 and 2 years. White teeth means that the cat is probably younger than 1 year. A cat’s teeth: In general, the older the cat, the more stained the teeth.Below are a few general guidelines, but these characteristics will vary between cats, depending on health, previous care, and circumstances. If a cat is adopted or a stray, you may need to use other clues to estimate the age of your feline friend.

Human Years (cat’s age in equivalent human years, based on stage of development/aging) Cat Years to Human Years ChartĬat Years (cat’s age according to the calendar) Enter your cat's age (from 1 to 25) in the calculator above to see the equivalent age in human years.

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