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Author bio:<\/strong> This post was submitted by<\/em> George Vezilic, a freelance content writer and photographer. As a passionate cat lover, he owns and runs a blog for cats at lifewithcatman.com<\/a> where he writes about the most interesting topics related to cat health, behavior, and different cat breeds<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Every period of our cats\u2019 lives brings with it different positive and negative aspects. For instance, we all love when they are sweet little kittens<\/a> who are exploring the world and look at us with their curious little eyes. But, often we can\u2019t wait for them to grow up and become loafing older cats that mostly want to cuddle with us or take naps. This usually happens when we are tired of their constant games where they are simply acting like teenagers. In these times, it\u2019s not rare that we ask ourselves when do cats stop growing<\/strong><\/a>? When do they reach adulthood? And how long do cats grow<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering at what age do cats stop growing<\/strong>, the simple answer to this question is that the growth of every cat is different. However, there are certain cat growth<\/strong> stages. Often due to the different characteristics that each cat breed holds, you can\u2019t determine the age of the cat. Maine Coon cats, for instance, are big cats, and compared to Munchkin cats they may seem older even if both are at the same age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cats\u2019 Stages of Life \/ Cat Growth Chart<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In general, there are five stages of life on the cat growth chart<\/strong>. Before we take a closer look at them, it\u2019s important to point out that cats don\u2019t grow in the same consistency in each stage. In other words, when they are younger they grow faster, and as time goes by they grow slower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the main stages of their life cycle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Kittens (newborn \u2013 6 months old).<\/strong> This is the stage where cats grow the fastest. Kittens spend their time with their mother learning how to walk, eat, play, and by the age of six months they already have adult teeth. In the period between 3 and 6 months, their facial features become more prominent and they are very active and playful.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>
  2. Junior cats (6 months to 2 years).<\/strong> After they reach six months, kittens\u2019 growth is slower and by 12 months, the kitten is considered to be fully grown. Still, there is some difference between cat breeds. Some of them reach adulthood in 1 year, but for others, it takes longer, up to 2 years. In this period, cats are adolescents and may be rebellious and they reach their sexual maturity. Usually, this is the period when they should be spayed or neutered.<\/a><\/li>
  3. Young adults (2 years to 6 years).<\/strong> The third stage of a cat\u2019s life is the prime of their life. Usually, cats stop growing at this stage or grow very slowly. They are adults now and will enjoy sleeping, hunting their prey and eating treats, and grooming themselves.<\/li>
  4. Mature adults (6 years to 10 years).<\/strong> This is the time when cats stop being very active and enjoy their naps more than they used to. They are fully matured and more laid back. In this period, they may start experiencing health issues<\/a> and gain weight.<\/li>
  5. Senior cats<\/strong><\/a> (10 years to 14 years).<\/strong> The last stage of the cat\u2019s life is after their 10th year of life when they start to have more serious health problems. It is also known as the geriatric stage when cats lose weight, hair, or get other diseases as a result of their age.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Factors That Influence Cat Growth<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Besides these general stages of life in cats, there are some other factors that need to be considered that influence a cat\u2019s growth<\/strong>. So, if you are wondering how big your cat will become or when will it stop growing have these factors in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n