Title: Identify the developmental stages of a cat’s life cycle.
Course: Small Animal Care I (18102-18) > Section: Caring for and Managing Cats

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?