Photo and development of a Scottish kitten in 1 -12 month

In the first months of life, cats gain weight most intensively, are growing. Each stage of development is important for their future: how much the animal will be strong, healthy, what will be its character, attitude to the owners. The development of Scottish boys and girls slightly different: cats gain weight faster, but cats more curious and active.

Kitten at birth

Newborn “Scots” do not see, do not hear, cannot regulate the temperature of your body. Kids have no undercoat – hairs practically do not warm them. Kittens have difficulty standing on their paws. Their bones are still very fragile, which is why caring for the beast. The Scottish people sleep all day, and in short periods of wakefulness suck milk. Sleep is very important to them – at this time continues the nervous system is formed. Toddlers can’t defecate – this one the process is stimulated by mom cat, which cleans the “nest” from baby excrement. Kittens just born are already quite developed. sense of smell and touch – they quickly find the mother by smell, feel her nipples paws. Together with milk, colostrum is excreted in a cat, saturated with necessary for the formation of stable immunity in kids substances. A person’s care consists of two points: arrangement a cozy corner for a cat family, balanced feeding mothers. The owner changes the litter, if necessary sets heater, heating pad. Near the “nest” sets bowls of water and food for the mother, her tray. In the photo, video – a newborn Scottish:

1-2 weeks

On the 3-4th day, the umbilical cord disappears in the babies, and on the 5th a rumor forms – the Scottish women begin to hear background noise, slowly distinguish between individual sounds. In the first week of life the ears of the babies open, the first undercoat appears. Kittens become stronger – they begin to crawl along their nook. At 2 weeks, babies are already able to release claws. In this age they take their first steps – so far uncertainly, stammering and stumbling. Sleep a little less, waking intervals are increasing. On the 12-14th day, the “Scots” have their eyes cut through, but they they still do not see well, they cannot focus their eyes. Visual function is formed by the 15-17th day of life. Kids already hear well – they respond to the call of mom’s cat, Curious in response to interesting sounds. Try to explore the world beyond its “nest”. Two week old Scottish kittens:

1 month

A kitten sees and hears almost as good as an adult individual. His movements are confident and smooth. He learns to be a cat – knows how to hiss, arch back, seeing what frightened him. Kids very funny trying to jump and run – it is important to ensure that they do not injured. Kittens so far are not well guided in space, stumble upon objects. Three week old babies the first milk teeth erupt. At this age mom gradually accustoms them to the tray. Kids need socialization, communication with a person – what is it friendlier, happier, the greater the degree of affection, trust in to people. It’s at this age that they’ll be taught hands – if you are late, will grow “savages”. Kittens are very curious: they get to know the house, try everything interesting for strength and taste. “Scots” begin to smoothly transfer from mother’s milk to liquid, soft complementary foods. By the 5th week they are being offered a firm nutrition. Kids successfully use the tray. Another interesting phenomenon is the change in eye color from blue to constant. First, these are separate inclusions, and then complete change the shade of the iris. In some animals, the process goes beyond several months, some lasts up to 2 years. In the photo, video – a monthly Scottish kitten:

2 months

The kid already knows how to wash, lick himself. He enjoys tray and feeds on their own: up to 4-5 months they feed him in small portions 6 times a day. At this age, kids are taught to scratching post or haircut “scratches”. The time of the first deworming. At 6 weeks, the first vaccinations are given to the Scottish women. The two-month-old kitten no longer looks like a fluffy lump – he has become stronger, stronger legs, the body lengthens, decreases the “infant” tummy. Baby is very active and curious: you need to take care of his safety by closing “forbidden” doors, installing mosquito nets, hiding dangerous items. At about 2.5 months, the “Scots” are introduced to a comb, brush. At this age, the baby can be easily accustomed to a life schedule owners – sleep at night, wake up in the morning. Scottish two months old:

3 months

The three-month-old cat hears and sees perfectly, is guided by space. The baby has milk teeth formed. He understands, who such a person is, trusting people: purrs, sits in his arms. The difference between the boys is already visible girls – they differ in “figures”, weight. By this age, the lop-eared, erect “Scot” is already ready for moving to a new house. It is important to let him get comfortable on his own – all sniff and examine. The owner immediately shows the forbidden places, suppresses unwanted animal behavior. But with it envelops the cat with care and affection. In a trusting atmosphere, the animal easier and faster to survive the stress of separation from family, change of place residence. Photo, video of three-month Scottish:

4-5 months

Development, mass gain slows down somewhat. Kitten becomes teenager: there is a place and childish pranks, and adult behavior animal. Games are already more meaningful – aimed at developing hunting skills. Milk teeth begin to be replaced by permanent ones. Due to decline the pace of development, the number of meals is reduced to 4. Five-month-old kittens are given the first rabies vaccine. Photos, video of the Scots at 4 months: Scottish cat at 5 months:

6 months

The six-year-old “Scots” resemble adult animals: they inherent feline grace, excellent orientation in space. The teeth of young animals are completely replaced by real ones. Half-year Scottish:

7-12 months

Stages of further development of Scottish:

• Seven months. It is puberty. The first molt happens – It is important to comb out the hair on time, make sure that the animal does not swallowed own hairs. He is offered cat grass, special wool paste.
• 8 months. Castration, sterilization is carried out.
• 9 months. Scottish already resembles an adult cat, but he you can still continue to give baby food.
• 10 months. Animals actively require “love dating.” However, mating at such an early age is undesirable – the body cats have not yet formed for procreation.
• 11 months. The animal is gradually transferred to adult feed. The frequency of meals is reduced to 3 times a day.

One-year-old “Scots” no longer grow. However they continue to develop: gain mass, increase breadth, increase the muscles. This process is completed by 2-2.5 years. Scottish cats at 9 months: Photo, video of Scottish women in 1 year:

Development table

The correct development of Scottish fold can be judged by the set baby mass. This is shown by the monthly weight table, based on breed standard metrics.

The physical development of the Scottish cat is completed by the 2nd year of life. The animal becomes massive, imposing. Cats – more graceful, cats are more muscular.