Ragdolls are very beautiful cats, they have blue eyes, long hair, and a docile personality, and they are known as the little fairies among cats. A lot of people love Ragdolls and want to keep them at home, but you know what? Raising a Ragdoll is not an easy task, they have a lot of special needs and problems, and if you can't meet them, they may be unhappy or even sick. Below, let's take a look at why it is not recommended to get a Ragdoll and what you need to look out for if you really want to get one.
1.**Expensive.
Ragdolls are purebred cats, and they have a good pedigree and good looks, so their ** is also very high. A pet-grade Ragdoll cat in a regular cattery may cost you thousands or even tens of thousands of dollars, and you also have to consider other costs such as shipping, vaccinations, and neutering. If your financial situation is not very good, or you don't want to spend too much money on cats, then getting a Ragdoll may not be a wise choice.
2.It is difficult to raise.
Ragdolls are long-haired cats, their hair is very easy to knot, and they need to be combed every day, bathed regularly, and also take care to prevent parasites such as fleas and ear mites. Ragdoll cats are also fragile and prone to constipation, diarrhea, hairballs and other problems, you need to choose the right cat food for them, regularly give them probiotics, yeast, kelp powder and other health products, but also be careful not to give them some indigestible or harmful food, such as milk, chocolate, onions, etc. Ragdoll cats are also more sensitive and prone to urinary diseases, respiratory diseases, hereditary diseases, etc., and need to take them to the veterinarian regularly to do a good job of prevention and **.
3.Personality problems.
Although the Ragdoll has a docile personality, it also has some shortcomings. For example, they are very clingy and need a lot of company from their owners, and if you are often away from home, or do not have the time and energy to take care of them, they may feel lonely, bored, depressed, and even have some behavioral problems, such as screaming, biting, urinating, etc. In addition, Ragdolls are also more timid and do not like strangers and environments, and if you have frequent guests visiting, or if you are moving, they may feel uneasy or scared, which may affect their daily life and behavior.
To sum up, the main reasons why Ragdolls are not recommended are because of high maintenance costs, easy to get sick, timid and easily frightened, need a lot of companionship, and poor adaptability, etc. Of course, if you can provide enough love and attention, and have enough time and energy to take care of it, then having a Ragdoll cat is also a very happy thing. However, before choosing to have a cat, you must consider your own conditions and abilities clearly, and don't bring unnecessary trouble to yourself and your cat because of impulse.