Kitten weight

Natibaby

We have just got a new kitten and wonder what would the average weight of a 12 week old female kitten be? Its more out of curiousity, she seems very small but in good health. Planning a trip to vet who will weigh her I know, but want to give her a week to settle before we bring her.

Nody

Average Weights of Kittens

1 day 2.5 - 5 oz
1 week 4 - 9 oz
3 weeks 8 - 15 oz
4 weeks 9 - 18 oz
5 weeks 10 - 22 oz
6 weeks 11 - 25 oz
7 weeks 14 - 31 oz

[Source: p.178 The complete illustrated Guide to Cat Care & Behavior]

1 week 4 oz
2 weeks 7 oz
3 weeks 10 oz
4 weeks 13 oz
5 weeks 1 lb
10 weeks 2-2.5 lbs
20 weeks 4-5.5 lbs
6 months 5-6.5 lbs

[Source: p.330, 348 Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook]

“Normal birth weight for kittens is approximately 3.5 to 4 ounces. The minimum weight gain expected for a kitten is approximately 0.5 oz. / day. By six weeks of age, kittens should weigh approximately one pound.”

“If it is healthy, receiving adequate food and growing normally, it will gain an average of 4 oz per week until it is 6 months old.”

EYES

“The kitten’s eyes remain closed until approximately 7 to 10 days after birth although the age at which they open ranges between 2 and 10 days. It takes an average of 2 to 3 days for both eyes to open completely.”

“When eyes open, the iris is usually a gray-blue color that gradually changes to the normal adult color by 4 to 6 weeks of age.”

WALKING

“Normal walking begins at approximately 16 days of age. By 3 weeks kittens walk with a steady gait.”

“Kittens can use their front legs to stand and walk at 1 to 2 weeks of age. Shortly thereafter, the rear legs also can support the body.”

[Source: Kitten Fostering Handbook by Cat Care Society]
A.S.

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Natibaby

Thanks will weigh her later and see how she measures up