Gently lift the kitten’s tail
Look at the two openings under the tail
Male kittens usually have more space between the anus and the genital opening
Male kittens usually have a round genital opening
Female kittens usually have a very small gap between the anus and the genital opening
Female kittens usually have a vertical slit-shaped genital opening
Male kittens often look like a colon (:)
Female kittens often look like an exclamation mark (!)
Check when the kitten is calm and warm
Avoid squeezing or pulling the tail
If unsure, ask a veterinarian or experienced breeder