How to Tell the Difference Between Male and Female Cats?

Look at the distance between the anus and the genital opening

Male kittens usually have a larger gap between the openings

Female kittens usually have a smaller gap between the openings

Male kittens often have a round genital opening

Female kittens often have a vertical slit-shaped genital opening

Male cats may have visible testicles after a few weeks of age

Female cats do not have testicles

Male cats often have a more rounded, broader head

Male cats are often larger and more muscular

Female cats are often smaller and more slender

Check with a veterinarian if you are unsure

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