One of the basic questions that people have when they get a kitten
(if they didn't purchase it at a pet store or shelter and were told what
the sex was) is whether or not it is a boy or a girl! So how do you tell
the sex of a kitten?
The easiest thing to do is to try to look for testicles. If you see
testicles it is a boy! However if your kitten is a young kitten they may
not be noticeable yet. Thus the best way to determine the sex is by
measuring the distance between the two holes (anus/vagina or
anus/penis).
A female's vagina will be more of a vertical slit and will be fairly
close to the anus. A male's penis will be a rounder looking hole and
will be farther away from the anus. Thus a male's parts will look like a
':' or colon and be fairly far apart and a female's parts will look more
like a ';' or a semicolon.
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information only. It is not a substitute for a veterinary appointment or
an actual diagnosis for your pet. If you feel your pet has a health or
behavior problem please consult your veterinarian immediately for
specific advice tailored to your individual pet.
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