Ragdolls are loved by people for their loved ones, docile personalities, and beautiful blue eyes. However, raising a healthy, lively Ragdoll is not an easy task, especially for novice cat parents, how to properly feed a Ragdoll is a big problem. Today, we are going to share a complete feeding strategy for Ragdolls, from diet, exercise to care, so that your Ragdoll cats can grow up healthy and happy.
First of all, Ragdolls at different stages have different feeding methods. For example, there is a difference in the amount of nutrients needed by a newborn kitten and an adult Ragdoll. Let's talk about it in detail!
1.How much should a Ragdoll cat be fed per day?
This is a question that every cat parent asks. In general, a 1-month-old Ragdoll needs 40-50g of food per day, and the portion size of food will gradually increase as you get older. By 12 months or more, the daily food portion can reach about 250g. It is important to note here that when we say food portions, we mean canned staple food, and if it is dry food with a lower nutrient content, the portion size can be larger. In addition, male cats eat more than female cats and can give male cats relatively more portions when feeding. Three meals a day, each meal is the amount of food for the day1 3.
2.What cat food should be fed at different stages?
The feeding of Ragdoll cats is also divided into three stages: infancy, juvenile, and adulthood. Ragdoll cats in infancy (just birth to 2 and a half months old) can be fed together with warm goat's milk to soak the kitten food until soft. Ragdolls in their infancy (3 months to 6 months) should be fed kitten food for cats. Although the juvenile (6 to 12 months) Ragdoll cats are still in the stage of rapid growth, it is not recommended to switch to cat food at this time, as this may affect the growth and development of the cat. At this stage, it is more appropriate to choose cat food that is high in protein, high in nutrition, and has a certain amount of fat. Adult (more than 12 months) Ragdoll cats can be fed cat food with relatively larger particles and moderate nutrient density, so it is not recommended to continue to feed kitten food, because high-nutrition, high-protein and high-fat kitten food can easily cause cats to become overweight.
3.It is recommended to supplement more protein-rich meats and various nutritional pastes.
In order for your Ragdoll to develop smoothly, you need to provide it with enough protein in addition to its staple food. You can feed it some protein-rich meats like chicken, fish, etc. In addition, various types of nutritional pastes are also a good choice, as they can provide your cat with essential vitamins and minerals.
4.Provide plenty of water every day.
In addition to food, water is also essential in a cat's life. You need to make sure that your cat has enough clean drinking water every day. You can place a water bowl in your cat's activity area or use an automatic drinking fountain.
5.Pay attention to the changes in your cat's weight.
Last, but not least, you need to watch your cat's weight changes regularly. If you notice that your cat is underweight or heavy, you need to adjust your food structure in time. If your cat is underweight, you may need to increase the amount of food;If you're overweight, you may need to reduce the portion size of your food. In the meantime, you can also refer to the weight chart we provided earlier to make sure your cat is in a healthy weight range.
Overall, it's not hard to get a Ragdoll cat, as long as you know how to feed it properly. Hopefully, this Ragdoll feeding guide can help you and make your Ragdoll grow up healthy and happy.