How can you tell how old a cat is?
1. Examine the umbilical cord
A kitten's umbilical cord stump usually scabs over and falls off three days after birth. If your kitten still has a small piece of umbilical cord attached, it means it's only a few days old.
2. Look at the eyes
Kittens usually open their eyes around two weeks after birth. If a kitten hasn't opened its eyes yet, it means it's less than two weeks old.
When a kitten first opens its eyes, you'll notice they are bright blue. As it grows older, the blue membrane gradually disappears, and its eyes return to their breed's natural color.
If the kitten's eyes are open, its ears are erect, and it has small teeth, it is probably around one month old.
3. Look at the ears
Newborn kittens have flat ears that lie close to their heads.
When they are about 5 to 8 days old, their ears will slowly open. It takes longer for the ears to fully develop than for the eyes. It takes about 2 to 3 weeks for a cat's ears to stand up completely.
