It would seem that could be easier? But this problem is especially relevant for those who have thoroughbred kittens. How to distinguish a boy from a girl and not make a mistake? Indeed, for breeders this is very important, but often confusion occurs. Adult individuals can be distinguished not only by sex, but also by behavior and appearance, which greatly facilitates the examination. Kittens look almost the same. In this article you will learn the main signs and features of the gender of small pets. It is best to conduct an examination immediately after their birth or in the early days (photo 1). By following the tips and putting them into practice, you will definitely know who your kittens really are. How to distinguish a boy from a girl? It is not so difficult. You just need to remember ... punctuation marks.
The main sexual characteristics. What is the difference between small kittens?
Raise the tail of the domestic animal and carefully examine the space at the bottom of the tummy. You will immediately notice two holes. One of them, which is located at the base of the tail, is anal. The genitals will be nearby. It’s easier to do this while you have little kittens. All "series" in a row (the following repeated examinations) follow a simple rule that will help distinguish the kids by gender. In newborn male cats (see photo 2), the distance from one hole to another is at least one centimeter. Visually, it looks like a colon. In girls, the anal “hole” almost merges with the genitals, and the urethral canal looks like a gap (photo 3). Therefore, in the form of symbols, this is similar to a period and a dash.
Newborn kittens. How to distinguish a boy from a girl?
While the “babies” are still wet, doing this is quite simple. After all, the wool has not yet fluffed up and has not covered all the “charms”. The peculiarity of newborn kittens is that the genitals of young males and their sisters are very similar. After all, the scrotum is still empty, so the hidden "male dignity" is not so clearly defined. Pull the tail back a little. At the same time, in girls-cats, the genitals are elongated with a click, and in boys they will remain in the form of two holes.
Mature kittens. How to distinguish a boy from a girl?
At the age of two to four weeks, the growing kittens begin to grow thicker, which can prevent a thorough examination. In addition, the special sexual characteristics characteristic of boys (filled scrotum) are not yet fully formed, therefore they are difficult to determine. Conducting an inspection, you will see that the distance from one hole to another in seals will still be noticeably greater than in females.
Sexual differences in adult animals
Already at the age of six to seven months, kittens become quite old. Sexual characteristics of males are quite noticeable: the scrotum is filled with testicles, the genital area is rounded and somewhat "protruding" beyond a flat surface, its contours are densely covered with hair. In cats, the urethral canal looks like a skin gap. Its contours are smooth and without excessive hair growth. The character and habits of the animals are changing. Cats are slower, and cats are active by nature. But even if in early childhood you could not accurately determine the gender of your pet, this will not affect your attitude to him in the future. After all, a pet has become a "full member" of the family!