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Not sure about the gender of the kitten in your hand? Compared with an adult cat, the difference in the genitals of a kitten is usually not so obvious. Everything will be easier if you know how to determine it. Although veterinarians are sometimes confused, some of their following experiences will more or less help you to be more sure in the preconception of cats.

Steps

Method 1 of 2: Genital judgment

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   Make sure the cat is in a warm and safe environment. Kittens are very susceptible to cold infections. Although they have a way of warming themselves, they still depend a lot on the mother's temperature. Separating kittens from their mother can be harmful to their health. Here are some tips to help you hold and judge your kitten's sex without compromising immature resistance:
   • Keep the kittens in a warm indoor place.
   • Don't separate the little cats from their mothers for more than 5-10 minutes.
   • Kittens should not be placed on an “absorbent” surface such as marble or hardwood floors as they can get cold.

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   Gently lift the tail. Genital viewing is the most accurate way to determine a cat's sex. A kitten may be uncomfortable touching its tail (which is pretty straightforward). Remember to be gentle. Holding a cat slightly or too violently will cause pain and resistance. Especially not to grab the tail and lift it up because this part of the kitten is very weak.
   • Calmly pet the cat for a while before placing it on a soft, clean towel. Lift up the cat's tail. If the kitten responds defensively, stop immediately and return it to the mother.
   • Position the cat with its buttocks facing you.
   • Lift the tail, not tug or pull.
   • If the resisting kitten doesn't want anyone to touch its tail, have someone else pick it up while you gently examine it.
   • You can try getting the cat to lift its tail by gently scratching the connection between the back and tail.
   • Under the cat's tail there are two holes. Above is the anus, and below is a male or female genitalia.

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   Check out the shape of the hole below. If you have a lot of cats, you can put two cats of the opposite sex side by side for direct comparison and it will be easy.
   • The female cat's genitals are small, vertical slits. In general the anus together with the organ will look like a lowercase "i".
   • The male cat's reproductive organs are small, round holes. In general, the anus with this organ will look like a colon (:).

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   Consider the distance between the holes. In female cats, the anus and the reproductive organs are closer together than the male, you can use this to distinguish.
   • The female cat's reproductive organs are located closer and closer to her anus.
   • The male cat's genitals lie downwards.

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   Examination of the testicles. The testicles of male kittens are usually not clear but can still be detected. However, never use force when handling a kitten's genitals. While their penis (which is usually hidden under the foreskin) can be pulled out to see it, do not do so as this can cause damage in the long term.
   • Observe carefully the space between the two holes. If you see it bulging or looking like a small bag, it is probably a scrotum and this is a male.
   • A kitten's genitals are often not so clear, so if you can't find anything, wait for them to grow by a month or two. To feel the testicles, feel the space between the anus and genitals. You should see one or two pea-sized lumps. Be aware that a kitten's testicles are usually hidden under the groin skin and are difficult to perceive in cats less than a month or two.
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Method 2 of 2: Judging through Other Features

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   Certain distinctive coat colors have a clear gender. By looking at the coat color we can tell whether it is a male or a female.
   • Coat colors such as trichromats (multiple black, white and orange patches) or golden brown (with black, orange / brown and a little white) are recessive genes that are defined on the X chromosome. To express coat colors On the outside, they must go together to form XX pair (XX is female, XY is male). If you see a cat with colors of a calico or golden brown, it is most likely a female, with some exceptions.
   • Stripe / orange fur is usually a male.

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   Watch for signs during heat. After about 6-10 (some species are earlier than 4) months of age, an unmarred female will exhibit folk signs called "male stick" (the scientific name of this period is "in heat"). A female cat can be in heat for 2-19 days. For female cats that do not have a partner, the average time is 8 days. If they have a relationship with a male cat, it will promote ovulation, making the cycle shorter. The following characteristics manifest in females during oestrus:
   • Begins to "meows" each time loudly, often and sounds harshly. Increasing intensity and sometimes like howling.
   • A strong desire to go out.
   • Showing an incredible affection even for inanimate objects.
   • Occasionally show "ready posture": stand leaning forward, hind legs outstretched, buttocks up in the air.
   • Primary shot out in rays.

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   Check for odor of urine. Male cats that are not castrated when becoming in heat often have a habit of urinating vigorously, splashes of urine and an odor.
   • Although well taught, they can pee even out of the toilet.
   • The urine of a male cat during this time tends to smell very bad and unpleasant.

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   Evaluate your cat's body shape and facial features. Based on this, it can be difficult to tell the sex of your cat until it starts in heat. When the cat is old enough, we can see external features such as:
   • A male cat that is not castrated is usually low in fat and muscularity, with a thick skull and jawbone.
   • You need to know about "tail fungus" in male cats. Some glands at the base of the tail secrete a substance called sebum. This substance acts on the skin near the base of the tail, causing the hair in this area to develop symptoms such as: greasy, clumpy; hair falls thin and patchy; dotted blackheads; erythema or skin infection; has a bad smell.
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Warning

• Avoid handling kittens that are less than three or four weeks old. Cats are too young to be able to hold human breath, causing the mother to refuse because she does not recognize them. This can cause the kitten to die from lack of nutrition and warmth.
• The kittens resist because they do not want you to be picked up, the mother may become angry and defenseless, thinking her baby is in danger. Make sure the mother cat is comfortable when you take her baby away. If they are upset or upset, stop and return the kitten to the nest.