Generally, adult female Ragdoll cats typically weigh between 8 to 15 pounds (3.6 to 6.8 kg), while adult male Ragdoll cats can weigh between 12 to 20 pounds (5.4 to 9.1 kg).
How long do Ragdoll cats grow for?
While most cats reach adulthood between the ages of 12 and 18 months, ragdolls take longer to grow to their full size.
Your Ragdoll should continue to grow until it turns four years old.
The majority of the growth will consist of weight gain from increased muscle mass rather than changing your Ragdoll’s height or body length.
Your job is to make sure:
- Muscle, not fat, is being added
- Your cat doesn’t continue expanding after the age of 4
The following weight ranges should be anticipated from your Ragdoll between the ages of 12 months and 4 years:
|
Age |
Average weight male |
Average weight female |
|
1 year |
3.6 kg |
2.7 kg |
|
2 years |
6.8 kg |
5.1 kg |
|
3 years |
8.2 kg |
6.1 kg |
|
4 years |
9.1 kg |
6.8 kg |
These eyes need to be taken care of because they can effectively beg for anything!
How much should a Ragdoll kitten weigh?
The secret to making sure your Ragdoll grows into a healthy adult without any mobility problems is to ensure steady growth during kittenhood.
Large-breed cats may from time to time experience health problems like arthritis, hip dysplasia, or skeletal abnormalities. Maintaining careful growth control as a kitten can help prevent future mobility issues.
The weight milestones Ragdoll kittens should reach are as follows:
|
Age |
Average weight |
|
1 month |
0.3 kg |
|
2 months |
0.7 kg |
|
3 months |
1.4 kg |
|
4 months |
1.8 kg |
|
5 months |
2.3 kg |
|
6 months |
2.7 kg |
|
8 months |
3.2 kg |
|
12 months |
3.6 kg |
Since every kitten is unique and ragdolls are known for growing in spurts, your kitten might not reach these benchmarks precisely.
In light of this, you should make sure your kitten is growing steadily and isn’t showing any symptoms of:
3. Create A Living Space Designed For Their Size
Because ragdoll cats are larger than average cats, not all beds, litter boxes, and climby toys will fit them.
Invest in the largest litter box you can find, keep in mind that a covered one is probably out of the question, get a larger bed, and be ready to accept the possibility that you will have to select climby toys without cubby holes. Or go for a custom made climber.
Make sure the special cat nap spots you’ve set up around the house or in front of windows are sturdy enough to hold the cat. Any cat-napper might not do.
FAQ
What is a healthy weight for a Ragdoll cat?
How do I know if my Ragdoll is overweight?
How much should a 2 year old Ragdoll weigh?
|
Age
|
Average weight male
|
Average weight female
|
|
1 year
|
3.6 kg
|
2.7 kg
|
|
2 years
|
6.8 kg
|
5.1 kg
|
|
3 years
|
8.2 kg
|
6.1 kg
|
|
4 years
|
9.1 kg
|
6.8 kg
|
At what age are Ragdoll cats fully grown?