cats sex determination

Question
My family was adopted by a young bobcat a little over a month ago.  We arent sure how old it is or if it is a boy or a girl.  My husband thinks it is female, but can you tell me how to be positive on this.  I also need to know the best diet for this cat, since I started feeding her cat food she is loosing weight.

Thankyou

Janette Bailey

Answer
Hi! Bobcats are wild animals and although you may be mezmorized by its beauty and cuteness, bobcats are not pets. I suggest you go to this site for information on why bobcats are not pets.

http://www.csun.edu/~vcpsy00h/students/bobcat.htm

She may be losing weight because cat food does not have adequate nutrients for a bobcat. Bobcats and house cats require different vitamins, nutrients, and minerals. Many bobcats that are kept as pets are not healthy and as a result they cannot walk and drag their feet and have many health problems, a may not live past a year or two. Please read more information about this on the link above.