Ragdoll
GatoGrandePeso 4.5–9 kgEsperanza 12–17 años
The docile, people-glued giant longhair — the top concern is HCM (including the HCM1 mutation); urinary problems also occur. Ask for parental HCM screening when buying.
Temperamento: Extremely gentle and clingy — goes limp like a ragdoll when held
🩺 Enfermedades frecuentes y riesgos
Alto
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)
High carrier rate of MYBPC3 — a must-screen before breeding
Frecuente
Urinary tract disease (FLUTD)
Water intake management is key
Frecuente
Obesity
Neutering + indoor living both contribute
Frecuente
Hairballs
Long coat means high fur intake
📋 Cribados recomendados y frecuencia
- #1HCM DNA test (before buying)
- #2Heart echo (once, repeat mid-life)
- #3Count sleeping breaths weekly
🍚 Nutrición
Wet food first for water; measured meals against obesity.
🛁 Cuidados diarios
Brush the semi-long coat every 2-3 days; watch breathing rate changes; hairball paste in shedding season.
🔗 Páginas de síntomas relacionadas
Constant litter-box visitsBlood in urine / pink urineRapid breathing (over 40/min at rest)Lethargy / sleeping all day
Las etiquetas llevan a los síntomas más característicos de cada enfermedad
¿No se encuentra bien? Valora la urgencia en 5 pasos rápidos
Iniciar chequeo de síntomas →