When a cat becomes an adult
When a cat becomes an adult
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The length of time your kitten becomes an adult cat it varies by race, by environment and by the way you take care of it. The growth phase of our feline friends is much faster than that of a human being. According to some studies, cats can be considered fully grown at the age of 1 year and 6 months as, during this period, they progress physically, sexually and socially.

When a cat becomes an adult
When a cat becomes an adult

On average, it takes six months for your puppy to enter adulthood, but how exactly does this happen? Let's see together the transitional stages of growth of your puppy into an adult cat:

  1. Walk. Your kitten will start walking and running at six weeks - this is the period that focuses on developing coordination.

    When a cat becomes an adult
    When a cat becomes an adult
  2. Growth spurt. Between two and six months of age, your puppy will experience a growth spurt: he will look like an adult and begin to get stronger.
  3. Adolescent years. At six months, your cat will enter the "adolescent age": it will begin to act territorially and away from its owners. This is also the stage where females usually begin heat cycles. Male cats will also begin to have sexual behaviors, such as spraying urine and becoming even more territorial.

    When a cat becomes an adult
    When a cat becomes an adult
  4. After 18 months. After 18 months, your kitten will be considered fully grown and will have become an adult cat, affirming sexual maturity and social interaction. But, as mentioned, some cats reach maturity earlier than others, so 18 months is just the "maximum time allowed" for growing cats.

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