The Ragdoll is famous for its calm: it loves cuddles, lets itself be picked up, and happily rests beside people. This temperament, however, hides a barely visible risk: excess weight. A cat that moves little and eats willingly puts on weight slowly, often without anyone noticing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
– less movement<\/strong>: a docile indoor cat spends less energy;
– food always available<\/strong>: a bowl that is always full encourages continuous eating beyond what is needed;
– treats and titbits<\/strong>: added up over the day they become a significant part of the diet;
– neutering<\/strong>: it changes energy requirements, and portions must be adapted with the vet;
– thick coat<\/strong>: in the Ragdoll the semi-long coat hides the body shape, making changes hard to notice.<\/p>\n\n\n