About the Ragdoll
Docile, floppy, affectionate large cats that go limp when held. A typical adult Ragdoll weighs around 4.5–9 kg (Large).
How many calories does a Ragdoll need?
Calorie needs use the veterinary formula 70 × weight(kg)0.75 (the Resting Energy Requirement), multiplied by a lifestyle factor of ×1.236 for a typical cat at the life stage shown. Enter your own animal's details in the calculator for an exact figure. The Ragdoll carries a breed metabolic adjustment of ×1.03, already applied below.
| Body weight | Daily calories | Dry kibble ~3,600 kcal/kg | Wet ~1,100 kcal/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 kg | 267 kcal | 74 g | 243 g |
| 5.143 kg | 295 kcal | 82 g | 269 g |
| 5.786 kg | 323 kcal | 90 g | 293 g |
| 6.429 kg | 349 kcal | 97 g | 318 g |
| 7.071 kg | 375 kcal | 104 g | 341 g |
| 7.714 kg | 400 kcal | 111 g | 364 g |
| 8.357 kg | 425 kcal | 118 g | 387 g |
| 9 kg | 450 kcal | 125 g | 409 g |
Feeding a Ragdoll for a healthy weight
Ragdolls are large and laid-back, maturing slowly over years. Their calm temperament plus size means measured feeding to a lean condition prevents the obesity their relaxed lifestyle invites.
What to feed a Ragdoll
Cats are true obligate carnivores: they require animal-derived protein, taurine, arachidonic acid and preformed vitamin A. Wet food is strongly recommended as a significant part of the diet because cats have a naturally low thirst drive and are prone to urinary and kidney problems on dry-only diets.
Two to four small meals a day mirrors a cat's natural grazing pattern better than one large meal. Puzzle feeders and timed feeders help indoor cats stay active and prevent begging.
Frequently asked questions
How much should I feed a Ragdoll?
A 6.5 kg Ragdoll needs roughly 260-300 kcal a day as a neutered adult. They're big but mellow, so keep them from tipping into obesity by weighing food and feeling for a waist.
How much should I feed my cat per day?
A typical 4 kg neutered indoor cat needs about 200-240 kcal a day — roughly 55-65 g of dry food or around 200-230 g of wet pâté. Kittens and active cats need more; use the calculator for a weight-specific figure.
How much wet food should a cat eat daily?
If feeding wet only, a 4 kg cat needs roughly 200-230 g (about 2.5 standard 85 g pouches) of typical pâté per day. Mixed feeders should calculate total calories first, then split between wet and dry.