Identify the developmental stages of a cat’s life cycle.

Identification should include the characteristics and care requirements of a cat as a

  • newborn
  • kitten
  • adolescent
  • adult
  • senior.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • How does a cat's age influence the type of nutrition it needs? Why?
  • What are the primary differences between a newborn cat and a young kitten?
  • Why should one not adopt a kitten younger than 6 to 8 weeks old?
  • What are the signs that a cat is passing from its adult to its aging phase? At this point, what changes should be initiated by the caregiver?
  • To what extent does the breed of cat affect its growth stages?
  • When is euthanasia appropriate?