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Ragdoll

CatLargeWeight 4.5–9 kgLifespan 12–17 yrs

The docile, people-glued giant longhair β€” the top concern is HCM (including the HCM1 mutation); urinary problems also occur. Ask for parental HCM screening when buying.

Temperament: Extremely gentle and clingy β€” goes limp like a ragdoll when held

🩺 Common diseases & risks

High

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)

High carrier rate of MYBPC3 β€” a must-screen before breeding

Common

Urinary tract disease (FLUTD)

Water intake management is key

Common

Obesity

Neutering + indoor living both contribute

Common

Hairballs

Long coat means high fur intake

πŸ“‹ Recommended screening & frequency

  • #1HCM DNA test (before buying)
  • #2Heart echo (once, repeat mid-life)
  • #3Count sleeping breaths weekly

🍚 Nutrition

Wet food first for water; measured meals against obesity.

πŸ› Daily care

Brush the semi-long coat every 2-3 days; watch breathing rate changes; hairball paste in shedding season.

πŸ”— Related symptom pages

Constant litter-box visitsBlood in urine / pink urineRapid breathing (over 40/min at rest)Lethargy / sleeping all day

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