Your cat hits similar developmental milestones to a human baby in its lifespan.
However, unlike a human child, there is no definitive age where you’ll know for sure that your cat has stopped growing and maturing.
Unsure, how long do cats grow? When will you know your cat has stopped growing? This guide is filled with the answers to help you figure it out.
Most experts agree that cats reach adulthood at 12 months old, which generally means that this is the age where the cats’ personality has matured.
Another factor that contributes to your cats’ growth is their breed. The breed of your cat can affect its rate of growth.
The average domestic feline weighs around 10 pounds. The males of the largest domestic cat breed, the Maine Coon, weigh around 20 pounds.
One main factor that may stunt the growth of a cat is a poor diet. From birth, cats need to consume a massive amount of daily calories during their first stages of life to reach their proper size.
If cats aren’t fed properly their growth can be stunted, which is why many previously homeless and abandoned shelter kittens are smaller in size and stature than their re-homed counterparts.