I have read that certain breeds of cats and dogs are prone to breed specific health issues (deafness, hip dysplasia). Do Ragdolls have any of these breed specific health issues?
Because the Ragdoll is a relatively new breed and has a large gene pool it is at this time a robust and healthy breed. Please be sure the cattery you ultimately purchase from has a genetic health guarantee and is certified FIV/FELV free. One issue that occurs in Ragdolls as well as other cat and dog breeds is HCM, a fatal genetic heart condition. It is important to note that there have been no studies done that prove Ragdolls have more or less HCM than any other breed. However, Ragdoll breeders as a whole have been very pro-active in the fight against HCM. The best way to fight HCM in Ragdolls, at this time, is a donation to help fund a DNA test for HCM in Ragdolls. This is important so that carriers of this disease can be identified and be taken out of the breeding population. Right now there are three ways to know if a breeding line is affected by HCM. One is scanning of the heart every year after age 1. The drawback with scanning is that There is NO GUARANTEE that a cat that scans n
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