If a kitten is handled too much during this time, the mother may abandon it and stop nursing it altogether So don't get too anxious to determine the sex of your kittens Instead, wait until at least two weeks—or preferably longer—to start handling your kittens. It’s also extremely difficult to tell the sex of a kitten under 4 weeks old, so you may be putting both the mother cat and the kittens under unnecessary distress. Most cat people find it very difficult to tell the sex of their kittens, particularly when it comes to newborn kittens They often resort to asking their local vet to help sexing a kitten for them
But, thanks to kitten lady, aka hannah shaw, you can work out how to tell the sex of a kitten all by yourself! Here are a few steps to tell what your kitten's gender is… if you've established a good relationship with the cat, pick him or her (you know, since we still don't know the gender) up and lift its tail If the kitten isn't responding well, you may want to solicit the assistance of a friend or family member. It’s easier to tell the sex of a kitten over 8 weeks of age, purely because they’ll be more developed by this point, however, it is possible to tell the sex from a younger age If you’re not sure of the sex of your kitten, ask your veterinary team to check for you These images will help you to tell whether your kitten is male or female.
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