Nutrition: take care for a balanced diet<\/strong><\/h2>\nA well-balanced diet is very important for this breed, especially because they are not very active. They are big cats and therefore need enough food, but they shouldn’t get fat. First of all, it is important that you tune your cat’s diet to his age, gender and activity. To ensure that your cat gets enough nutrients it is important to buy a fully balanced diet. This can be done via ready-made meals. The labels of these types of meals state exactly what is in them.<\/p>\n
You can also opt for dry or wet food. Dry food is more concentrated than wet food, which means your cat doesn’t have to eat as much to get enough nutrients. Wet food also ensures that your cat gets moisture immediately and stays well hydrated. Cats sometimes want to forget to drink. All in all, it’s important that your cat always has something to eat and drink. Furthermore, simply pay attention to your cat’s needs. However, it is important to know that this breed does not consume fatty meat, fat, raw fish, flour and pasta. This is bad for the health of this breed and can cause a lot of problems.<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Diseases that are common in this breed<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Ragamuffin is known for its strong genes. It is a healthy cat with few problems. This breed has no genetically determined health problems. Despite the fact that they have no hereditary diseases, they are very susceptible to kidney and heart diseases. In general, these conditions are not very serious. Nevertheless, they need to be treated in good time. If you notice that your Ragamuffin behaves differently, it is wise to visit your vet. It is always better to have an extra check-up instead of being there too late.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, you don’t have to take much account of illnesses. The breed is very strong and has a good immune system. When his nutrition is in order and he gets enough attention, he generally stays healthy and happy all his life.<\/p>\n
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How old can the Ragamuffin get?<\/strong><\/h2>\nOn average, a Ragamuffin becomes between 12 and 18 years old. This<\/strong> is quite an old age for a cat. How old your cat gets, of course, has to do with the way you groom and treat him.<\/p>\nIf you don’t give the Ragamuffin the right nutrition and too little attention, its life expectancy will quickly deteriorate. That is why it is essential to have these two things in order. The mental condition of this breed also has an influence on its life expectancy. If he doesn’t feel well in his skin, he generally becomes a few years less old. Petting and cuddling is therefore really very important. Even if it seems as if this has no effect on his health, it does.<\/p>\n
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What you need to know before you bring this cat into the house<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you are planning to buy this breed, then there are a few things you need to know. First of all, this breed is quite rare. So, it can be very difficult to buy a healthy Ragamuffin. It is best to ask registered breed clubs if there are any known breeders who breed this breed. Sometimes it is possible to get this breed through acquaintances, but this is not recommended. Only buy this breed from a registered breeder.<\/p>\n
If you go to a breeder to pick out a kitten, there are a few things to look out for. First of all, it is important that the kitten stays with its mother for the first 8 weeks. If the breeder is willing to give you the kitten home earlier, this is a bad sign. You can also pay attention to a kitten’s surroundings when you visit him. Check if the food is clean, but also the water bowls and the litter box. If it is not clean this can be a sign that the kittens are not well taken care of either. Finally, you can look at how healthy the kittens look and how playful and curious they are. In terms of health, it is important that the eyes are clear, the ears and nose clean and the coat shiny. Always ask if the kittens are dewormed and if they have received vaccinations.<\/p>\n
You can also choose to buy this breed in America. Here they are bred a lot and are much more common than for example in the Netherlands. To do this in the right way it is also wise to contact a breed association. They often have the right contacts and can help you with this.<\/p>\n
Sufficient toys are very important for this breed. He enjoys attention so if nobody is at home for a while, this breed should have something to do to enjoy itself. That is why it is wise to buy a number of toys before you bring this cat into the house. A good scratching post is also essential.<\/p>\n
In addition, it is important to keep this cat mainly indoors. They are not very good at defending themselves. If they are attacked, it can have nasty consequences. So just keep him inside. This is much nicer anyway!<\/p>\n
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How much does a Ragamuffin cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\nOn average, a Ragamuffin costs around $1200.<\/strong> Prices always differ per breeder but count on the fact that you won’t find a healthy Ragamuffin for a price much lower than this. If you do come across one that is a lot cheaper, you have to ask yourself if you are not dealing with a bread breeder. Pay attention to the environment, the health of the mother and kittens and always ask a lot of questions!<\/p>\nIn addition to the purchase costs, you also have the costs for the maintenance of the cat. These costs can amount to an average of $<\/strong>500 per year. Think of a litter tray, a scratching post, food, veterinary costs, care products and food. Because this breed doesn’t need special food it doesn’t cost that much on a yearly basis. However, the toys can be expensive. This depends a bit on how much attention you can pay to this cat. Can you pay a lot of attention to the cat yourself? Then you will probably need fewer toys and you can save some on this.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n
Are you interested in this cat?<\/strong><\/h2>\nAre you interested in this breed and would you like to know more about it? Or maybe you already have a Ragamuffin in your house and things stand out about his behaviour? Let us know in the reactions under this article. We and other readers are very curious about your experiences with this breed!<\/p>\n
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