When do silver gradient female cats develop chubby cheeks?

Usually, silver gradient cats start developing chubby cheeks around 8 months old. The development of silver gradient male cats can last for a long time, and they begin to develop slightly chubby cheeks around 5 to 8 months. At this point, the cat's face will be somewhat round, but there is still a gap from fully developing chubby cheeks. It takes 3 to 5 years for gradient cats to fully develop. If the silver gradient cat is always undernourished and thin, chubby cheeks will not be obvious. Also, female cats may not develop chubby cheeks, so owners need to pay attention to distinguish them.

**What does "developing chubby cheeks" mean?

Developing chubby cheeks refers to the process of making a cat's face appear more round and cute. This is achieved by developing the fatty tissues under the cat's chin and neck, making the cat's face look round and adorable. Common cat breeds that are prone to developing chubby cheeks are Persians and British Shorthairs. However, not all cats can develop chubby cheeks, such as cats with a sharp face like Siamese cats.

**How do female cats develop chubby cheeks?

Female cats are not easy to develop chubby cheeks, but they can take the following measures to help the cat grow rounder: feeding high-protein, high-quality cat food can make the cat fat; spaying the cat can reduce the secretion of female hormones, resulting in less protein synthesis and making the cat fatter; feeding small amounts multiple times, keeping the cat in a cage, and reducing its exercise can also make the cat gain weight.

**What to eat to develop chubby cheeks?

It is best to feed cats a variety of nutrient-rich meat foods, such as beef, chicken breast, and salmon flesh. Do not feed the cat a single type of food to meet its body's nutritional needs and make it easier to develop chubby cheeks. Feed the cat a comprehensive nutritional paste, as although food can also supplement the cat's nutrition, some nutrients will be lost during the preparation process. Nutrient pastes contain more comprehensive nutrients. At the same time, you can also feed the cat some vegetables and fruits to supplement the vitamins and other nutrients lacking in its body, helping the cat develop chubby cheeks.