Photo and development of a Thai kitten from 1 to 6 month

Thai kittens resemble Siamese – they have the same point color with a dark muzzle, paws and tail, sky-blue eyes. But Thais are distinguished by softer features, a massive body, strong paws, rounded muzzle, round eyes. This is sociable, friendly and very “talkative” animals. Their coat does not have undercoat, which greatly facilitates care. However, the host on does not forget every stage of development of his Thai kitten provide it with the most necessary.

Kitten at birth

Newborn Thai – a helpless baby weighing about 10 0 g. Eyes and his ears are closed. Guys can’t practically move around – just crawl on the tummy, fingering the legs, towards mom. Developed sense of smell also helps them to find a cat – kids Feel it at a distance of 5 0-7 0 cm.

Thai kittens:

2 weeks

By the second week, kittens have eyes open. So far their vision imperfect – the world seems to be in a fog, and it’s difficult to focus your eyes. TO the third week ear passages open. Both vision and hearing will be improve feline offspring gradually. However, they are in 2-3 weeks are already making their first attempts at mastering the world – it’s important for a person here provide cats a safe and comfortable space.

Small “lumps” recover literally before our eyes. If this does not happen, certain individuals lag behind in development – this is an occasion to call the vet. A kitten needs to be watched for several days. – often babies keep weight stabilization, after which they begin to gain mass at double speed.

The dynamics of kittens development depends on a whole set of factors: artificial feeding animals gain weight more slowly, boys often overtake girls. The guys sleep a lot, but in moments of awakening eats – up to 12 times a day.

Two-week offspring:

1 month

A monthly kitten learns to use the tray, repeating after mom. If previously a cat stimulated the excretory processes of offspring, then Now the baby can relieve themselves. In babies milk teeth appear. They become energetic and curious. fidgets. Run around all day, play, master the house, but still sleeping a lot.

A period of 1-2 months is very important for a growing organism. In it while the owner begins to introduce complementary foods, offers kittens water – they already know how to lap from a bowl. For a new food, the digestive tract of the animal can react unexpectedly, so self-feeding is introduced in small portions, gradually.

In the first six months of life, Thais grow most actively. It is important for them full, high-quality and timely feeding. Underweight speaks of developmental disorders, disease, poor nutrition. Obesity interferes with the harmonious development of the kitten, leading to the appearance of pathologies.

Monthly Thais:

2 months

Rapid mass gain slows down somewhat, but the owner continues to feed kittens nutritious food at least 6 times a day. Animals in this period of life are very active, lose a lot of energy on games, running around, jumping. Lack of energy need timely make up for the baby to develop harmoniously.

Kittens are dewormed and vaccinated first. Master begins to look for a brood of a new home – in the wild feline in 3-4 months already live, hunt independently.

Thai cats at 2 months:

3 months

The animal has fully adapted to self-catering – in addition to liquid feed, he is offered solid. Also added to food Mineral and vitamin supplements recommended by the veterinarian. Kittens give a special “children’s” food – it is characterized by increased calorie content needed for full development elements.

Three-month-old Thais get into a new home – happy owner must prepare for their appearance:

To purchase a carrier, a stove bench, claws, combs, brushes for wool, shallow bowls for food and water. If a person plans walk the animal, let it go on independent walks, additionally need a harness, anti-collar, tag with contact details of the owner.
Choose a suitable tray and filler.
Buy wet, dry kitten food, vitamin supplements by advice of a veterinarian, breeder.
Secure the space where the kitten will be – hide wires, small, fragile, cutting and sharp objects, install mosquito nets.
Decide on the pet’s sleeping place – it should be dark, but cozy room, similar to a “cave”, a refuge. Set the tray to that part of the house where no one will bother the kitten. Bowls of water and they have food at a distance from each other – cats do not like to eat and drink in one place.

Three month old kittens:

4 months

By the fourth month of life, the milk teeth begin to change to permanent. A kitten from a “child” becomes a “teenager” – elongated, awkward, awkward. He is already completely independent, Adapted from the new owners.

Thai kittens at 4 months:

5 months

A difficult teenage period continues – it is important not to forget about educating the animal. The animal is taught to “can” and “not” in the house, in relation to the person. In the case of misconduct dissatisfaction with a strict voice, ignore the animal for a while. Physical punishment, screaming, food deprivation is unacceptable.

Thais at 5 months:

6 months

Thais already outwardly resemble adult cats, but in behavior they all the same indefatigable and jolly teenagers. Sexual Begins maturation – in kitties, the first estrus begins.

Active development stops. From six months to reaching maturity, the animals will slightly increase in mass and growth. But the skeleton will continue to form, muscle mass will increase, evolve internal systems.

Half-year-old cats:

7-12 months

At 5-8 months, sterilization, castration of animals is carried out. In for the second six months of life, Thais are already growing in behavioral terms – become more calm, peaceful, predictable. To the first year of life is a fully formed adult beast. Among Thai cats have a lot of centenarians – some representatives of the breed survive to 20-28 years.

Thai cat at 9 months:

Adult representatives of the breed:

Development table

Each month, the kitten should periodically add to the mass, which testifies to its full development, good health. Weight chart – essential diary kept by owner growing animal. You need to weigh the baby every week, check its weight with standard values for the breed.