How to Minimize Stress for Your Elderly Ragdoll Cat

As your Ragdoll cat ages their needs change. The care you provide your elderly Ragdoll cat will help prevent some of the problems faced by elderly cats. Here are several tips to help you care for your elderly Ragdoll cat.

Elderly cats (and people) do not like change. Your Ragdoll cat has a daily routine and places to hangout; if you make sudden changes to your cat’s environment you will create stress for your Ragdoll. One form of change with disastrous consequences is moving the litter box. Elderly cats are often prone to litter box mishaps because they become disorientated; moving the litter box can compound this problem.

Make sure your cat is comfortable. Place the cat bed in a clean and dry area that does not have a draft. Elderly cats are sensitive to temperature variations so try and keep the temperature in your home constant: warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Groom your elderly Ragdoll cat on a regular basis, daily if possible. Regular grooming helps remove loose hair and prevents the formation of hairballs. The time you spend with your cat is an important part of your relationship and allows you the opportunity to exam your cat for any conditions that require the attention of your veterinarian.

Exercise is important for your cat regardless of age. This exercise is most easily accomplished by playing with your cat. Spending time grooming and playing with your Ragdoll is an important aspect of ownership at any age.

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