Depending on the day, you may wish your kitten would stay little forever.<\/p>\n
But just like all babies, kittens grow up, which is a good reason to consider the 15+ year commitment that comes with cat ownership before bringing a cute little ball of fur home.<\/p>\n
While cats may be emotionally immature for a few years, cats are technically considered \u201cadults\u201d at 12 months of age.<\/p>\n
This milestone in your cat\u2019s life will bring about some changes, so it\u2019s important to be prepared.<\/p>\n
In this article, we\u2019ll cover the following:<\/p>\n
Cats are officially considered \u201cfull grown\u201d when they reach 12 months of age.<\/p>\n
Kittens grow quickly, which is one of the many reasons it\u2019s important to feed them a high-quality diet; they need all the healthy calories they can get. In fact, most kittens reach sexual maturity by the time they are six months old.<\/p>\n
While your cat may still grow<\/a> a little bit after their first birthday, for all intents and purposes they are officially declared \u201cadult cats\u201d at that point. It may be helpful to think of it in human years: at one year of age, cats are more or less the equivalent of a 15-year-old human being.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a brief timeline of kitten growth within the first year:<\/p>\n While feline adulthood may officially start the day after they turn one, cats often retain some behaviors and attitudes that are more commonly associated with kittenhood.<\/p>\n Young adult cats are likely to be gangly, playful, and not quite \u201cfilled out.\u201d<\/p>\n Some signs of adulthood in your cat are:<\/p>\n Check out this time lapse of a kitten’s first year. See how fast they grow?<\/p>\n\n
How Do You Know Your Cat Is Full Grown?<\/h2>\n
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