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How can I tell how old my kitten is by looking at its teeth?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Would you know how old these kittens are?

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Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

Veterinarian

Published on November 6th, 2017

Wow....you did a great job getting the second set of photos. I agree with the answer below....there are no adult teeth yet, but these kitties are pretty big. I would guess 12 weeks or 3 months. You should start to see some adult teeth coming in soon...the top two "front teeth" will come in first at 14 weeks or so.

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    Answered By Julie Settlage, DVM, DACVS-LA, CVA

    Veterinarian, Board-Certified Veterinary Surgeon (large animal), Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist

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    All of the incisors appear to still be baby teeth and kittens will lose the 2 central incisors first, around 14 weeks of age. So this kitten is LESS than that! You will know the kitten is around 14 weeks of age when they lose the central baby incisors and the adult ones come in.

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    Answered By Amy S. Eutsey, DVM

    Veterinarian

    Published on November 6th, 2017

    Without seeing their teeth, I cannot give you a correct age, but these appear to be somewhere between 3-6 months. If you could repost a photo of one of them allowing us to see their teeth, including the front teeth on top - I can give you a much more accurate guess. They are very cute !!

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