Ragdoll
- Orientative weight
- 4.5–9 kg
- Life expectancy
- 12–17 years
- Energy
- Low
Temperament and daily life
Docile, gentle and affectionate. Ragdolls tend to be relaxed and often follow their people from room to room.
Health to keep an eye on
Commonly associated with heart disease (hypertrophic cardiomyopathy) in some lines and weight gain. Ask about screening.
Coat and grooming
Semi-long silky coat that tangles less than some; brush a few times a week.
Best suited to
Calm homes and families who want a gentle indoor cat.
General tendencies only: every animal is an individual. Health notes are not a diagnosis; ask your vet about your own pet.
Care notes
Large and gentle. Care with high jumps when young.
Daily numbers for a typical adult
Dry food
70–120
g / day
Water
210–340
mL / day
Exercise
25–45
min / day
PatiTools estimates for a healthy adult in ideal condition at the breed's typical weight range, normal activity and neutered, using about 3.6 kcal per gram of dry food. Your pet may need more or less: ask your vet.
General guidance, not a clinical standard: we found no veterinary guideline that sets exact minutes. Adjust to your pet's fitness, age and health, and follow your vet's advice.
Age in human years
- 1 years ≈ 15 human years
- 2 years ≈ 24 human years
- 5 years ≈ 36 human years
- 8 years ≈ 48 human years
- 10 years ≈ 56 human years
- 12 years ≈ 64 human years
Approximate and general. For dogs, the table depends on size; individuals and breeds vary.
Dangerous for this pet
Emergency-level foods and substances to keep out of reach.
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Written by the PatiTools Editorial Team for general information. It is not veterinary advice and does not replace a vet.