🐈Ragdoll: gear and buying guides

The Ragdoll is a large, placid cat of 4 to 9 kg, known for going limp when picked up. Deeply attached to its humans, calm and strictly indoor, it needs large-format equipment but few high perches. Its docile temperament makes it easy to handle and transport.

Profile : Large cat (4 to 9 kg), silky semi-long coat, low to moderate energy.

Species profile

Lifespan

12 to 17 years

Adult weight

4 to 9 kg

Temperament

A relaxed, highly tolerant cat that goes limp when carried and follows its human from room to room.

Health watch

hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) · urinary stones

🩺 Our hygiene and health advice stays general: it never substitutes for an examination by a veterinarian, the only person qualified to advise on your animal.

Ragdoll gear, family by family

• 🍖 Food

  A large, calm cat, the Ragdoll tends to put on weight: favour measured, weighed meals rather than free feeding. A slow-feeder bowl can help if yours eats fast.

• 🧴 Care & grooming

  Its silky semi-long coat, with little undercoat, mats less than a Persian coat: brushing twice a week is usually enough. Its docile nature makes brushing, nail trims and care very easy.

• 🎾 Toys & enrichment

  Playful but not athletic, it prefers floor games: feather wands, soft balls and quiet puzzle toys. Short, gentle play sessions suit it better than acrobatic courses.

• 🏠 Bedding & habitat

  Not much of a climber, it does not need a very tall cat tree, but platforms must be wide and stable for its size. It loves big soft cushions and happily sleeps near its humans; as an indoor cat, secure balconies and windows.

• 🧳 Travel & safety

  Its size calls for a large 55 to 60 cm carrier, but its calm nature makes trips easy. Docile and trusting, it should never go outside without a well-fitted harness, as it is not wary of danger.

• 🧰 Accessories

  Plan a large litter box suited to its size and a water fountain to encourage drinking. Regular brushing limits hair on fabrics, though a lint roller remains useful.

Guides to read

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• Lost cat: the right moves to find it quicklyTravel & safety

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• Pregnant cat: setting up a cosy nest for birth and the kittensBedding & habitat

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• Kitten or Adult Cat: What Gear You Actually Need by AgeAccessories

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• Professional Grooming or At-Home Grooming for a Cat: What's the Real Budget?Care & grooming

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