Ragdoll — Junior Care
Care recommendations — Junior stage
As a Ragdoll moves into the junior stage, most individuals are finishing their growth and can transition to a quality adult-maintenance diet; this is also a common point to ask a vet about spay or neuter timing if it hasn't happened already. Provide a steady mix of interactive play sessions and quiet downtime suited to its moderate energy level, since cats at this age typically have energy to spare. Keep up the grooming habits introduced in kittenhood so they remain a normal, low-stress part of handling.
⚠️ Watch for
It's still uncommon at this age to see clear signs of the conditions Ragdoll cats are predisposed to, but it doesn't hurt to ask a vet whether early baseline screening makes sense. Keep an eye out for lethargy, rapid or labored breathing, reduced appetite, or fainting spells, or straining to urinate, frequent trips to the litter box, or blood in the urine, and mention anything unusual at routine visits.