A printable planner: track your kitten's weight from birth to 12 months, and walk into every vet visit with the right questions and paperwork already sorted.
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Kittens grow fast and predictably for the first several months, which makes weight one of the simplest ways to check that things are on track. A handy rule of thumb: a kitten's weight in pounds roughly matches its age in months, up until about 4-5 months old. Weigh your kitten weekly for the first two months, then every 2-4 weeks after that, and jot the number in the log below.
| Age | Typical Weight | What's Happening |
|---|---|---|
| Birth | 3-4 oz (85-113 g) | Eyes closed, fully dependent on mom |
| 1 week | 6-8 oz (170-230 g) | Birth weight roughly doubles |
| 2 weeks | 7-10 oz (200-280 g) | Eyes open, starting to hear |
| 4 weeks (1 mo) | ~1 lb (450 g) | Walking steadily, weaning begins |
| 8 weeks (2 mo) | ~2 lb (900 g) | Fully weaned, first vet visit range |
| 12 weeks (3 mo) | ~3-3.5 lb (1.4-1.6 kg) | Vaccine series in progress |
| 4 months | ~4 lb (1.8 kg) | Adult teeth coming in |
| 6 months | ~5.5-6.5 lb (2.5-3 kg) | ~75% of adult size; spay/neuter window |
| 8 months | ~7-8 lb (3.2-3.6 kg) | Growth rate slowing |
| 10-12 months | 7.5-10 lb females / 8-12 lb males | Near or at adult weight |
Weights vary by breed. Large breeds like Maine Coons grow more slowly and can keep filling out until 18-24 months, while smaller breeds mature faster. Use this chart as a general guide, not a diagnosis.
| Date | Age | Weight | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Most kittens need a first exam around 6-8 weeks old, then follow-up visits every 3-4 weeks until roughly 16 weeks to finish the core vaccine series. Print this list and check items off before each appointment.
Timing follows the 2020 AAHA/AAFP Feline Vaccination Guidelines. Your vet may adjust this based on your kitten's health, lifestyle, and local disease risk.
| Age | Typical Care |
|---|---|
| 6-8 weeks | First exam, FVRCP #1, deworming, fecal parasite check |
| 9-11 weeks | FVRCP #2, FeLV #1, deworming |
| 12-14 weeks | FVRCP #3, FeLV #2 |
| 16 weeks | FVRCP #4 (final core dose), rabies |
| 4-6 months | Spay or neuter (AVMA Fix by Five recommends by 5 months) |
| 12 months | Adult wellness exam; transition to adult food and adult vaccine schedule |
FVRCP protects against feline herpesvirus, calicivirus, and panleukopenia. FeLV (feline leukemia) is treated as core for kittens under 1 year by most practices, indoor or outdoor. Rabies requirements vary by state, check your local laws.
Pair this planner with a personalized feeding schedule based on your kitten's current weight and age.
🐾 Use the Kitten Feeding CalculatorAs a rough rule of thumb, a kitten's weight in pounds roughly matches its age in months up to about 4-5 months old. Growth slows after 4-6 months, and most kittens reach adult weight by 10-12 months.
Typically a first visit at 6-8 weeks, then boosters every 3-4 weeks until about 16 weeks, followed by a spay/neuter visit around 4-6 months and an adult wellness exam at 12 months.
The AVMA-endorsed Feline Fix by Five initiative recommends spaying or neutering by 5 months of age, since kittens can become pregnant as early as 4 months old.
This planner is educational and not a substitute for veterinary advice. Always confirm vaccine timing, weight targets, and spay/neuter scheduling with your veterinarian, especially for rescue, orphaned, or unwell kittens.