The vet explains that the age of cats can be calculated by dividing the life of cats into some important phases
You’ve probably heard that cats have seven lives, right? This myth was born precisely for the ability of cats, capable of jumping, jumping and doing many other arts without getting hurt. But nevertheless, kittens have only one life, as well as other animals. Therefore, Knowing how to calculate the age of cats is very important.
This because each stage of the animal’s life requires different care in relation to food, medical follow-up and also their habits. Do we understand more?
the age of cats
According to Prigioni Rizelo, veterinarian and scientific communication coordinator at Royal Canin Brasil, domestic cats are quite long-lived, that is, they have a good life expectancy, different from kittens living on the street, for example. Like this, The life of kittens can be divided into some important stages, always marked by the age of the cats. Look that:
First stage: up to 1 year
Here, the kittens are puppies – and very cute, it’s worth adding – and they’re growing up. Therefore, it is during this period that bones, muscles, immune system and cognitive-behavioral abilities develop. In addition, there is also the exchange of teeth, that is, the milk teeth give way to permanent teeth.
Second stage: from 1 to 7 years
At this stage of life, the cat stops being a kitten and becomes a young adult. Therefore, it is important to keep him active and always at his ideal weight. No chubby pussies, huh ?!
Third phase: from 7 to 10 years
It’s time to start aging your pet. Therefore, he is considered a mature adult from the age of 7. However, the signs of aging are not yet visible.
Fourth stage: from 10 years old
This is the last stage of the cat’s life and marks, once and for all, its aging by including visible signs in its appearance. Now, the cat is officially an elderly pet and requires all the necessary care for “old age”.
“At all stages, nutritional needs are very specific, so it is essential to adapt the cat’s diet to each stage of life,” concludes the veterinarian.
Source: Prigioni Rizelo, veterinary and scientific communication coordinator at Royal Canin Brasil.
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