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How long do indoor Ragdolls live?

How long do indoor Ragdolls live?

Just as there’s a broad range of articles about the average lifespan of the domestic house cat, the same goes for the average Ragdoll cat lifespan. The lifespan range you may expect from a Ragdoll cat ranges anywhere from about 12 years up to 23 years of age. Cats living between 20-25 years of age is not unheard of.

Why does my Ragdoll want to go outside?

All too often, cat owners wanting to treat their Ragdoll to an adventure get more than what they bargained for. Your Ragdoll might be completely calm and confident inside, but something as small as a lawnmower could cause him to take off. Once he’s in “flight mode”, it may be next to impossible to get him back.

How old is a 14 year old ragdoll cat?

When my childhood Ragdoll cat, Rags, was around 14 years old, I remember Googling what the average lifespan of a Ragdoll cat was. I found out that the average lifespan of a Ragdoll is 9-15 years. Of course, with Rags being 14, I wasn’t crazy about reading that!

Is it dangerous to have a ragdoll cat?

Even more so than most cat breeds, Ragdolls are overly trusting of people that could pose a threat to them. Sadly, humane organizations worldwide have seen harm done by strangers, from cats being lit on fire to being shot with BB guns.

What should I do if my ragdoll cat gets lonely?

Just like almost all cats, Ragdolls can get lonely. You can prevent this by getting them a companion cat or dog, or leaving on TVs, radio, etc. There are also pet sitters that can stop by and visit for reasonable fees. Should Ragdoll cats be kept inside? Ragdoll cats should always be kept indoors.

When my childhood Ragdoll cat, Rags, was around 14 years old, I remember Googling what the average lifespan of a Ragdoll cat was. I found out that the average lifespan of a Ragdoll is 9-15 years. Of course, with Rags being 14, I wasn’t crazy about reading that!

What do Ragdoll babies do in their first year?

They practise hunting for prey, waylaying for their siblings, arching their backs, but never run too far away from their mother. The box or carton they were born in, is already too small for their various activities. The breeder either provides them a bigger box or separates a part of a room for them.

How long does it take Ragdoll kittens to show colour?

The Colourpoint kitten will have coloured paw pads after about one week, also ears and tails show colour after few days.Only the Cream- and Redpoint kittens are different. To see some colour on the ears, the breeder has to wait for at least 4 weeks. Determination of sex seems to be an easy thing.

When do Ragdoll kittens get their first shots?

In their fifth weeks kittens have already been dewormed; now they are dewormed again, as their first vaccination is due. First vaccination is due in their ninth week (or late eighth week). The antibodies they received with the colostral milk have protected them during their first weeks. Now they have to build up their own immuno-protective system.