One of the first things people notice about a kitten is how incredibly small it is. Then comes the question: How much should a kitten weigh at this age? If you have just welcomed a kitten home, found one outdoors, or simply enjoy watching how quickly kittens grow, a kitten weight chart can be a … Read more
How old is my kitten? If you have ever looked at a tiny kitten and tried to guess its age, you know how difficult it can be. A kitten can change dramatically in just a couple of weeks. Eyes open, ears unfold, tiny teeth appear, and those first wobbly steps eventually turn into running and … Read more
You look at a tiny kitten and immediately wonder: How old is this little one? Sometimes you know the answer because someone told you the kitten’s birthday. But sometimes you don’t. Maybe you found a kitten outside, adopted one without much background information, or simply have a very young cat whose age was never recorded. … Read more
There is something exciting about bringing a kitten home. The tiny paws, the little face, the curiosity—it is easy to look at a young kitten and think, “I want to take you home right now.” But when it comes to kittens, being ready for a new home is about more than being small enough to … Read more
There is something funny about watching a tiny kitten discover a bowl of food for the first time. At first, the kitten may sniff it, step in it, lick its paw, and somehow manage to get food everywhere except where it belongs. But this messy little moment is actually an important stage of kitten development. … Read more
Watching a newborn kitten grow is like watching a tiny creature discover its body one little step at a time. At first, a kitten can barely move. It spends most of its time sleeping, nursing, and staying close to its mother. Then, almost suddenly, those tiny legs start pushing against the floor. And that usually … Read more
There is something incredibly sweet about watching a newborn kitten sleep. They are tiny, warm, and completely dependent on their mother. But then comes the question almost everyone asks when seeing one: when do kittens open their eyes? If you have ever seen a very young kitten, you may have noticed that its eyes are … Read more
You finally sit down after a long day, and your cat immediately appears. A few minutes later, there is a warm little body curled up on your lap, your legs, or right against your side. You may have a perfectly comfortable cat bed nearby. There may even be several of them. But apparently, none of … Read more
There is something almost impossible to ignore when a cat settles down on a soft blanket, starts pushing its paws in and out, and suddenly begins to purr. It looks peaceful. A little funny, too. Sometimes they do it for several minutes, completely absorbed in their own little ritual. You may even wonder if your … Read more
Some cats seem to have a built-in motor. They purr when you pet them, when they curl up on the sofa, and sometimes for no obvious reason at all. Then there are cats that barely make a sound. If your cat almost never purrs, you may eventually start wondering: Why does my cat not purr? … Read more