The visible differences between male and female genitalia can be more subtle in kittens than in adults But when you know what to look for, sexing a kitten doesn't have to be. Sexing kittens doesn't have to be hard Pete wedderburn, dvm shares the steps to accurately and easily determining whether your kitten is male or female. Determining the sex of a cat can be difficult at times, especially if there is no other cat (or kitten) with which to compare the anatomy Here are few steps and photos to help you along the way.
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. 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
The easiest way to tell the sex of your kitten is with a visual exam 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.
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