{"id":140019,"date":"2022-07-11T15:23:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:23:39","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:23:39","slug":"how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/","title":{"rendered":"How big is a newborn kitten?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_big_is_a_newborn_kitten\" title=\"How big is a newborn kitten?\">How big is a newborn kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#Are_newly_born_kitten_is_very_tiny\" title=\"Are newly born kitten is very tiny?\">Are newly born kitten is very tiny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_many_inches_is_a_newborn_kitten\" title=\"How many inches is a newborn kitten?\">How many inches is a newborn kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_big_are_healthy_newborn_kittens\" title=\"How big are healthy newborn kittens?\">How big are healthy newborn kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#What_should_a_newborn_kitten_look_like\" title=\"What should a newborn kitten look like?\">What should a newborn kitten look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_big_is_a_kitten_at_2_weeks_old\" title=\"How big is a kitten at 2 weeks old?\">How big is a kitten at 2 weeks old?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#Why_is_my_newborn_kitten_so_small\" title=\"Why is my newborn kitten so small?\">Why is my newborn kitten so small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_small_is_a_kitten_when_born\" title=\"How small is a kitten when born?\">How small is a kitten when born?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#Why_is_my_kitten_still_small\" title=\"Why is my kitten still small?\">Why is my kitten still small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#What_is_the_average_size_of_a_kitten\" title=\"What is the average size of a kitten?\">What is the average size of a kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_long_are_cats_kitten_size\" title=\"How long are cats kitten size?\">How long are cats kitten size?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#Can_you_touch_a_newborn_kitten\" title=\"Can you touch a newborn kitten?\">Can you touch a newborn kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#What_is_the_normal_size_for_a_newborn_kitten\" title=\"What is the normal size for a newborn kitten?\">What is the normal size for a newborn kitten?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#What_do_healthy_newborn_kittens_look_like\" title=\"What do healthy newborn kittens look like?\">What do healthy newborn kittens look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_neonatal_kitten_is_healthy\" title=\"How do I know if my neonatal kitten is healthy?\">How do I know if my neonatal kitten is healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#Why_is_my_newborn_kitten_so_tiny\" title=\"Why is my newborn kitten so tiny?\">Why is my newborn kitten so tiny?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_newborn_kitten_is_healthy\" title=\"How do I know if my newborn kitten is healthy?\">How do I know if my newborn kitten is healthy?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_do_you_know_if_something_is_wrong_with_newborn_kittens\" title=\"How do you know if something is wrong with newborn kittens?\">How do you know if something is wrong with newborn kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#What_are_kittens_supposed_to_look_like\" title=\"What are kittens supposed to look like?\">What are kittens supposed to look like?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#What_does_a_kitten_look_like_at_2_weeks\" title=\"What does a kitten look like at 2 weeks?\">What does a kitten look like at 2 weeks?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#How_much_is_a_2_week_old_kitten_supposed_to_weigh\" title=\"How much is a 2 week old kitten supposed to weigh?\">How much is a 2 week old kitten supposed to weigh?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#Can_I_pick_up_2_week_old_kittens\" title=\"Can I pick up 2 week old kittens?\">Can I pick up 2 week old kittens?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#Can_a_2_week_old_kitten_survive\" title=\"Can a 2 week old kitten survive?\">Can a 2 week old kitten survive?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#Why_are_my_kittens_small\" title=\"Why are my kittens small?\">Why are my kittens small?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-big-is-a-newborn-kitten\/#What_if_one_kitten_is_smaller_than_the_rest\" title=\"What if one kitten is smaller than the rest?\">What if one kitten is smaller than the rest?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_newborn_kitten\"><\/span>How big is a newborn kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Newborn kittens usually weigh about <b>3.5 ounces, depending on their breed and the litter&#8217;s size. A healthy kitten should gain at least 10 grams per day. If you don&#8217;t see growth in their body size, this is often a sign of illness.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_newly_born_kitten_is_very_tiny\"><\/span>Are newly born kitten is very tiny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The normal, healthy birth weight of a kitten is about 3.5 ounces which is just a little bit more than a deck of playing cards weighs. 1ufeff By the end of the first week, a kitten typically doubles its body weight putting it at about 7 ounces so these are good weights to record in order to monitor a kitten&#8217;s growth.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_many_inches_is_a_newborn_kitten\"><\/span>How many inches is a newborn kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 3 inches long<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_are_healthy_newborn_kittens\"><\/span>How big are healthy newborn kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 3.5 ounces<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_a_newborn_kitten_look_like\"><\/span>What should a newborn kitten look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Newborn kittens will have <b>their eyes closed, their ears folded, and their umbilical cord attached.<\/b><b>Their nose and paws may appear pink in color. At this age, they cannot hear or see; they can only navigate the world around them through scent and through seeking warmth and comfort.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_big_is_a_kitten_at_2_weeks_old\"><\/span>How big is a kitten at 2 weeks old?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>9.8-10.9 ounces<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_newborn_kitten_so_small\"><\/span>Why is my newborn kitten so small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens that develop FKS are often the smallest of the litter. <b>They have a low birth weight and are not as active as their litter-mates. Mother cats sense when there is a weak kitten and may abandon it in favor of her other kittens. This is an instinctual reaction designed to protect the healthier kittens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_small_is_a_kitten_when_born\"><\/span>How small is a kitten when born?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>3-5 ounces<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_kitten_still_small\"><\/span>Why is my kitten still small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another reason your cat might be small, or your kitten isn&#8217;t growing to reach its natural potential are <b>parasites they had earlier in their life or still carry as kittens. The common types of worms that can affect cats and stunt a kitten&#8217;s growth and development are hookworms, tapeworms, and roundworms.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_average_size_of_a_kitten\"><\/span>What is the average size of a kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>9.8-10.9 ounces<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_are_cats_kitten_size\"><\/span>How long are cats kitten size?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A kitten&#8217;s age in pounds is roughly equal to her age in months, up to about 6 months of age. A one-month old kitten should weigh about one pound, and a six-week-old kitten should weigh about a pound and a half. Kittens ready for adoption at 10-12 weeks should weigh 3.5-4 pounds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_touch_a_newborn_kitten\"><\/span>Can you touch a newborn kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While their growth may slow down after 6 months, the development and growth phase will usually continue until the cat is <b>roughly one year old, which is why many veterinarians treat the 12-month point as the age when a kitten becomes an adult.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_normal_size_for_a_newborn_kitten\"><\/span>What is the normal size for a newborn kitten?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Newborn kittens usually weigh <b>between 3 and 5 ounces and are about 3 inches long. A newborn kitten cannot hear because it is born with closed ear canals. These do not begin to open until the kitten is about 9 days old. Kittens are also born with their eyes closed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_healthy_newborn_kittens_look_like\"><\/span>What do healthy newborn kittens look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It will look <b>just like a miniature version of an adult cat with its fur, four legs, two ears, and all its other body parts, but not everything works like an adult cat just yet. The normal, healthy birth weight of a kitten is about 3.5 ounces which is just a little bit more than a deck of playing cards weighs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_neonatal_kitten_is_healthy\"><\/span>How do I know if my neonatal kitten is healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Check list<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Body condition you should just be able to feel, but not see, your kitten&#8217;s ribs.  <\/li>\n<li>Ears these should be clear of any thick brown or black wax and have no smell.  <\/li>\n<li>Eyes should be bright and clear, with no redness, discharge or apparent soreness.  <\/li>\n<li>Nose your kitten&#8217;s nose is usually soft and damp to the touch.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_my_newborn_kitten_so_tiny\"><\/span>Why is my newborn kitten so tiny?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens that develop FKS are often the smallest of the litter. <b>They have a low birth weight and are not as active as their litter-mates. Mother cats sense when there is a weak kitten and may abandon it in favor of her other kittens. This is an instinctual reaction designed to protect the healthier kittens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_newborn_kitten_is_healthy\"><\/span>How do I know if my newborn kitten is healthy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Check list<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Body condition you should just be able to feel, but not see, your kitten&#8217;s ribs.  <\/li>\n<li>Ears these should be clear of any thick brown or black wax and have no smell.  <\/li>\n<li>Eyes should be bright and clear, with no redness, discharge or apparent soreness.  <\/li>\n<li>Nose your kitten&#8217;s nose is usually soft and damp to the touch.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_know_if_something_is_wrong_with_newborn_kittens\"><\/span>How do you know if something is wrong with newborn kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Signs that your kitten could be in trouble:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Body temperature over 103xb0F or under 99xb0F.<\/li>\n<li>Constant crying.<\/li>\n<li>Decreased appetite.<\/li>\n<li>Repeated vomiting.<\/li>\n<li>Continuous diarrhea.<\/li>\n<li>Losing weight or failing to gain weight.<\/li>\n<li>Dehydration.<\/li>\n<li>Bleeding.<\/li>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_kittens_supposed_to_look_like\"><\/span>What are kittens supposed to look like?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One Week Old Kitten <b>Their eyes are almost completely open, though their eyesight is still unfocused. They have doubled their birth weight to around eight ounces. At about seven days old, a kitten&#8217;s ears will unfold. Wembley is one week old!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_kitten_look_like_at_2_weeks\"><\/span>What does a kitten look like at 2 weeks?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At two weeks of age, kittens&#8217; <b>eyes will be fully open and baby blue. Her vision will still be developing. The ear canals will be open and the ears will be small and rounded, like a baby bear cub. Two week old kittens will be wobbly on their feet and attempting to develop coordination and movement.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_2_week_old_kitten_supposed_to_weigh\"><\/span>How much is a 2 week old kitten supposed to weigh?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>around 8 ounces<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_pick_up_2_week_old_kittens\"><\/span>Can I pick up 2 week old kittens?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Wait until the kittens are about two weeks old to handle them. Unless absolutely necessary, refrain from handling newborn kittens until they&#8217;re at least two weeks old. The mother cat will be extra protective up until this age. The kittens are also more susceptible to infection and disease.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_2_week_old_kitten_survive\"><\/span>Can a 2 week old kitten survive?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unfortunately, <b>orphaned kittens less than 4 weeks old cannot live without their mother, and must be bottle fed around the clock in order to survive. Thankfully, most discoveries of newborn kittens do not call for human assistance, and in fact, leaving Mom and her family alone is generally the best thing you can do.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_my_kittens_small\"><\/span>Why are my kittens small?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens that develop FKS are often the smallest of the litter. <b>They have a low birth weight and are not as active as their litter-mates. Mother cats sense when there is a weak kitten and may abandon it in favor of her other kittens. This is an instinctual reaction designed to protect the healthier kittens.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_one_kitten_is_smaller_than_the_rest\"><\/span>What if one kitten is smaller than the rest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While <b>poor nutrition or the presence of parasites may explain why a kitten isn&#8217;t growing, there are some rare reasons for their small stature. It is possible for a kitten to be born looking healthy. Since they are yet to develop yet, it can be difficult to determine whether they are underdeveloped.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How big is a newborn kitten?Are newly born kitten is very tiny?How many inches is a newborn kitten?How big are healthy newborn kittens?What should a newborn kitten look like?How big is a kitten at 2 weeks old?Why is my newborn kitten so small?How small is a kitten when born?Why is my kitten&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140019"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=140019"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/140019\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=140019"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=140019"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=140019"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}