Kitten weight 6 months

What is the weight of a 6 month old kitten? If you are asking yourself this question, it is because you are paying attention to the growth of your kitten and you want the curve of its weight to remain normal. And you are right because even at the age of 6 months, we must continue to monitor the weight of a kitten and check if its weight gain is regular (sign of good growth of the kitten).

On the other hand, if you have the slightest doubt about the state of health of your kitten of 6 months or more, do not hesitate to consult a veterinarian so that he assesses his general condition and makes a diagnosis if necessary. However, by 6 months your kitten should already have been dewormed, received all of her vaccines and is now old enough to be spayed (if that's what you are considering).

Concerning weight of a 6 month old kitten, you should know that it is still growing because it has not yet reached adulthood. As a result, your kitten will get bigger and bigger. So, to check that your kitten is developing normally, that it is neither too thin nor too big, here are some tips to guide you throughout the growth of your kitten from the age of 6 months to 1 year. .

When and how should a 6 month old kitten be weighed?

If you have a baby scale, feel free to use it to weigh your kitten and if you don't have one just use your electronic kitchen scale. In both cases, care should be taken to wash and disinfect the scale after use!

From 6 months to 12 months, it is recommended to weigh your kitten once a month (always on the same day and at the same time) and to note the different monthly weights in a notebook. Thus, you will be able to see more easily if there is a big gap upwards but especially downwards.

What is the weight of a 6 month old kitten?

Depending on its breed and gender, the average and approximate weight of a 6 month old kitten is between 2,5 kg to 3,5 kg.

The weight of a cat and a kitten varies enormously according to its breed, its age, its physical activity and its genes… To calculate the "reference weight" or the curve of the ideal weight of a kitten is impossible because too many factors interfere in these calculations.

The indication of the weights that I am communicating to you on this blog is therefore only an approximate indication of the average weights observed according to age.

How does the weight of a kitten change from 6 months?

Un 6 month old kitten is starting to look like a small adult but that doesn't mean it has reached full adult size.

Indeed, from 6 months, a kitten's weight will not increase as quickly, it will continue to increase but more slowly. Its growth will slow down a bit. It will take in about 100 to 150 grams per month.

Thus, at the age of 12 months which corresponds to adulthood, the average weight of a male will turn more or less around 4 to 5 kg and of a female around 3,5 to 4 kg.

What croquettes for a 6 month old kitten?

Normally, you have already started to feed your kitten with dry food since the age of 3 months (see how to feed a 3 month old kitten?). If they suit him, is in good shape and is growing steadily, there is no reason to change them.

If, on the other hand, he often has diarrhea, that he does not gain weight quickly enough ... get advice from his veterinarian or try this brand of croquettes adapted to the growth of kittens from 6 months to 12 months (recommended by veterinarians):

What is the weight of a 7 to 8 month old kitten?

Depending on its breed and sex, the average weight of a 7 to 8 month old kitten varies between 3 and 4 kg.

Still a kitten but becoming a "young teenager", a 7-8 month old cat will calm down a bit and start sleeping during the day. Her energy expenditure may therefore drop a little bit, therefore her nutritional needs will also change.

Read the dosage advice on the kibble packaging to make sure you are giving it the right amount for its age and weight.

What is the weight of a 9 to 12 month old kitten?

For the last part of its growth, the kitten will gain about 1 kg more.

It is around the 10 months of the kitten that we recommend to make the transition from special kitten food to food for adult cats.

However, it is important that this transition be done slowly and gradually. For this, it is necessary to mix a small quantity of the new kibble with its old ones and regularly increase the quantity of the new kibbles. If you do not respect this transition period, you risk causing diarrhea in your cat...

Choosing new kibble for adult cats is also important so that your cat tolerates them well and continues to be healthy and in great shape.

Here is one of the best brands of kibble recommended by vets:

 

What is the weight of a 12 month old kitten?

At 12 months, the kitten is considered as an adult. It is estimated that a 12 month old male weighs around 4 to 5 kg and a female weighs around 3,5 to 4 kg. Now you can find out how to feed an adult cat ?

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