At what age do they......

[moosmom]

Age 3 is what I've been told.

[catlover4ever]

To me the difference is her face is in her shading. It looks like her younger photo her markings seem to me to be darker and her older photo her markings seem to have lightened at bit.....call me crazy.

With mine I still notice changes in their looks. Abner is 4 years old and he has changed from last year....it's almost like his fur length and overall size is getting larger. Mystic is 5 and has gotten a little longer....and of course a little rounder as well

I personally think all cats are different and the vets can only give us an average of what they have seen, studies, or read.

[Felix]

Good thread I was wodering the same thing.

[catfamily]

As they get older I notice many face changes.Width mostly.I believe they keep growing a tiny bit for a few years
And I notice the difference in her pictures.

[lv4dogs]

I have heard that it varies by breed, some grow slower than others. But in general I have heard 2-3 years of age.

Tiki is about 10 months or so & still growing.

[RedHedd]

I have heard that it varies by breed, some grow slower than others. But in general I have heard 2-3 years of age.

That's what I've heard, with Maine Coons taking the longest to reach their full growth. I swear, Mishi has grown since I adopted him; now he finally seems to have reached his full physical size; as for his mental maturity I love my giant kitten!

[Laura's Babies]

PHEW! I am feeling better all the time! Wished I'd realized this before I went to the vets yesterday, acting like a crying, babbleing idiot! I thought her looking longer was just my eyes but the differance in her face even Rie noticed so two+two! I am slow to connect the dots.. I have not connected the sudden empty bowls to the way Amy looked. To me she was always a "compact" kitty, short bodied and rock soild, now she looks more like Giz, long and sleek.

This could absolutely explaine her noticable difficulty in getting around, bigger body, more weight on weak legs...... (am I grasping at straws that are not there?) soooooo.... next question.. Should I give her the Prednisone or not? 1 daily for 5 days, then 1 every other day until gone (5 more pills)...

[kimlovescats]

I suppose I would do whatever your vet suggests with the Pred, it IS known to increase the appetite too. It is so hard knowing what is best for our babies, if only they could have a little input themselves!

HUGS!
Kim

[catmandu]

I think that they get thier lenght,by the time that they are 2 Years old,and like we,thier Guardians,they start to fill out after that.