Your Ragdoll cat cannot easily communicate how it is feeling; your cat relies on you to take care and monitor his or her health on a daily basis. You can do this by keeping aware of what normal behavior is for your cat. Deviations from the day-to-day behaviors of your cat could indicate there is a problem.
If you observe any of the following conditions in your Ragdoll cat’s behavior contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.
1. Your Ragdoll cat stops eating for more than 2 days
2. Lethargy to the point of lameness
3. Blood in the litter box
4. Visible mucus in the excrement
5. Persistent vomiting for more than one day
6. Rapid weight loss or a sudden “pot-belly”
7. Detachment, no desire to play
8. Constantly hiding in a dark area
9. Frequent coughing or persistent eye or nose goop
10. Persistent crying or yowling
11. Excessive or Painful use of the litter box
12. Sudden and sustained disuse of the litter box
13. Excessive grooming or chewing of body parts
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