Cat Health

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.