Ragdoll cats are exclusivley indoor pets.  Like all cats, they face many more dangers in the outside world but Ragdolls don’t have the same knowledge and smarts like many others do.  When it comes to cat health, it’s always a good idea to learn all that you can so you know what to look for and when to take your cat in if something isn’t right.  Letting your cat outside can make them more susceptible to these few diseases which can potentially be deadly: Distemper, Feline Leukimia and different kinds of respritory infections. 

The Ragdoll is a fairly big breed.  They require a bit more grooming than other breeds for this reason and they have a long silky coat that needs to be brushed often.  Ragdoll cats can weigh anywhere from 20 to 30lbs.  Even though these cats are an indoor breed, it doesn’t mean they can’t get fleas.  You can track them into the house yourself!  There are many different preventitive treatments out there, just ask your vet which one is the best for your cat. 

Make sure that you keep their litter box clean at all times and fill it with a healthy litter that’s not scented (cats usually don’t like scented litter) and doesn’t have chemicals in it that can cause a UTI ( urinary tract infection).  Taking your cat in for regular check-ups can also prevent them from having any other health problems.

There are hundreds of cat breeds out there in the world today.  If you are looking for a cat and don’t know what kind you want, do some research.  There are cats that become the size of small dogs when full grown like the Chausie, Norwegian Forest Cat or Maine Coon and there is a cat breed called the Munchkin which are really small and low to the ground.  Then there is everything in between. 

Domestic cat breeds are very popluar but that is still a very wide range of characteristics, temperament and physical apperance.  Then you’ve got the Exotic Breed, Bobtails, Ragdolls, Siamese, Bombays, Bengals and the list goes on and on.

Cats are beautiful and graceful creatures that make wonderful companions and no matter what breed, we are lucky to have them.

Kittens are so easy to take care of when they’re small like these little cats above. But when cats get older, cat care becomes more complex as your pet might take on worms, flees, an abrasion, stomach problems or even cat cancer.