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How to estimate my new adopted cat's age before the vet visit?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Female | 1.5 lbs

What is the age of my adpoted cat? Someone please help as it was on a selling website and i couldnt see it that way so bought it home. I will be taking it to a vet but appointment is tomorrow. Can anyone help me now?

3 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Mirissa Duncil, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on July 10th, 2017

Hi there. It would help us to see a picture of your cat, but to be semi accurate we would need to do a pretty good dental exam (examine the teeth). This is really best done in person as it is hard to photograph the mouth of a cat accurately.

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Answered By Ricardo Fernandez, DVM
Veterinarian, Veterinary Oncology Resident
Published on November 25th, 2018
Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! It is not possible to know the exact age of a cat just by looking at a picture. This requires close examination of their teeth and other factors. However, he does look young in those pictures. He is adorable! Best of luck!
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Answered By Dr. Massimo Orioles, DVM, Cert AVP, MRCVS
Veterinarian
Published on July 9th, 2018
Usually teeth and general body development can help to do that. Please attach a pic on a further forum question to receive a specific answer from us about the age.

Hope this answer was helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.
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