RAGDOLL CATS HEALTH
The life expectancy of the ragdoll cat is around 10 years. It is a relatively healthy breed, although, due to its semi-long hair, digestive problems such as trichobezoars (hairballs in the stomach) may appear.
The most common diseases that affect ragdoll cats are:
- Urinary problems
- Polycystic kidney disease
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
In addition, the ragdoll is a cat with a tendency to obesity, so it is essential to control its diet.
It is essential to attend regular veterinary visits and follow the vaccination and deworming schedule established by the veterinarian.
Due to the characteristics of its coat, it is advisable to brush the ragdoll cat once a day or at least twice a week to prevent knots and hair ingestion.
As we said, despite being a cat with a calm temperament, she loves to play and spend time with his companions. In fact, ragdolls are familiar cats, so it is common for many of them not to tolerate solitude well.