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News is just now becoming available that Federal investigators with the FBI have foiled a plot to kill Americans on Election day.  According to media reports and the Justice Department, an Afghan Muslim citizen in Oklahoma has been charged with the plot, and unsealed court documents are bringing the details to light. WLT Report  (h/t […]

The post How to Tell Cat Gender By Face? 3 Vet-Approved Ways by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com. Male and female cats can have physical and behavioral differences. Additionally, each faces its own unique health challenges, which can make it essential to know what sex you’re adopting. The only 100% reliable way of knowing a cat’s sex is by looking at their genitals, some subtle differences in their facial structure may be able to provide insight. Read on to learn more. Note: While the words “sex” and “gender” are often used interchangeably, there is a distinction between the two terms with “sex” referring to the biological, chromosomal and physiological characteristics and “gender” being more complex to define and primarily a human concept and social construct. In this article we are referring to a cat’s biological sex. The 3 Ways to Tell a Cat’s Gender By Their Face 1. Head Shape Males, especially unneutered ones, have large, rounded heads with angular facial structures. Their broader faces are due to hormones, namely testosterone. Testosterone is a major factor in muscle development and stimulates the release of growth hormones, which contribute to bone density and growth. Females will generally have a softer facial shape and more delicate features. Image Credit: elifilm, Shutterstock 2. Jowls & Snout Intact males, in particular, have very prominent jowls (also sometimes adoringly referred to as “tomcat cheeks”) due to the presence of testosterone. A tomcat’s chubby cheeks are more than just a cute facial feature; they can also protect their face and neck during fights. Their snouts can also be longer and broader than females. Image Credit: Vershinin89_Shutterstock 3. Whiskers Cats use their whiskers to learn more about their world. Brushing whiskers against objects provides information about the object’s size and texture. A cat’s whiskers come in handy when they’re trying to gauge whether they can fit into tight spaces. So, it makes sense that a male’s whiskers would be longer simply because they’re larger than females. Intact adult male cats often have larger whisker pads than their female counterparts, adding volume to their face and giving a softer appearance. Image Credit: Nneirda, Shutterstock Using Genitals to Determine a Cat’s Sex The only surefire way to tell a cat’s sex is by examining its genitals. This can be more difficult before a kitten is 6 weeks old as their genitalia is still underdeveloped and not easily visible. When you have a litter of kittens it can be helpful to compare littermates. Once they’ve hit 6-8 weeks of age, determining gender is usually pretty simple. You’ll need to focus on two things: The distance between the genital open and the anus The shape of the genital opening To figure out what sex your kitten is, follow these simple steps: Choose a time when your kitten is relatively calm. This will most likely be right after a meal before they settle down for a nap. Sit down on the sofa or a chair and lightly hold the kitten in your lap. Gently lift their tail and look at their back end. The distance between the anus and the opening to the penis in males is more significant when compared to the distance between the anus and the vulva opening in females. The penile opening is circular, while the vulvar opening is more like a straight line. A male kitten’s testicles won’t usually be visible until 6 to 10 weeks of age but you might be able to see excess fur and tissue between the anus and penis where they will be. Image Credit: Impact Photography, Shutterstock Final Thoughts Male cats are larger in height and weight than their female counterparts, and the same rule applies to their faces. Males, especially intact ones, will have chubbier “cheeks” and large, rounded heads. Their snouts and whiskers are generally longer. Females have softer facial shapes and more delicate features. While you can use your cat’s face to guess its sex, this isn’t a foolproof method. If you want to know your kitten’s sex with 100% certainty, you’ll need to examine their genitals. If you’re still not sure, your veterinarian can help. Sources https://cats.com/what-are-tomcat-jowls-cheeks-in-male-cats https://www.aspcapro.org/sites/default/files/aspcakittensexingfinal_0.pdf   Featured Image Credit: Next is nicer-K-R7, Shutterstock The post How to Tell Cat Gender By Face? 3 Vet-Approved Ways by Chantelle Fowler appeared first on Catster. Copying over entire articles infringes on copyright laws. You may not be aware of it, but all of these articles were assigned, contracted and paid for, so they aren't considered public domain. However, we appreciate that you like the article and would love it if you continued sharing just the first paragraph of an article, then linking out to the rest of the piece on Catster.com.

Certain big movies feel inseparable from their directors, seeming to extend directly from the unique stylistic, thematic, and dramatic places that make those directors who they are on screen. But film productions are more fluid than many of us realize, with frequently more than one filmmaker coming and going before the picture actually gets made. […] The post 10 Huge Movies Almost Made by Other Directors appeared first on Listverse.