How much does it cost to raise a Ragdoll cat?

Question

I would really like a Ragdoll cat. My mum agreed to pay for the expenses so long as it is affordable each month. I would like to know how much approx. is the cat litter and the cat food we have to pay for monthly.

Thank you all!

Answer 1

It is not expensive to raise any cat really. At least I don't think so. What you have to pay for is the food, litter, grooming and pet insurance/vet bills. Non of which are really expensive.

Answer 2

A purebred ragdoll is probably going to cost at least $500 to $800.

We have a mix, but she's mostly Ragdoll.

Doesn't cost more to raise a Ragdoll than any other kind of cat. You need a good litter (we use clumping) which is about $10 for a huge bag, and it lasts two months. Food - should be using mostly dry food, so that doesn't cost much. We usually use Whiskas, and a small bag lasts a long time - maybe a month? We only give wet canned food or pouch food a few times a week, just as a treat.

Other than that, the cost of a good covered litterbox is about $20-30; if someone is handy with tools that you know, they can make you a cheap scratching post (wood covered with old carpet).

In some cities you have to license cats, so check out the cost of that.

The biggest expense is the vet. Examinations, neutering/spaying, shots, treatments if needed.

Overall, cats are pretty cheap pets! And with our Ragdoll, she's cheap entertainment for us because she's such a goof!

Answer 3

I'm afraid I can't give you an exact figure - but I can tell you that my parent's ragdoll doesn't eat very much, so the food isn't extortionate, but she is quite fussy - no cheap food for her! Litter is usually changed every few days. She's such a fastidious cleaner after she's been, she usually makes it last quite a while. Of course it helps that she doesn't eat too much - not much to come out the other end!

Other thing that was a waste of time were any toys - she loves pens, pen tops, yogurt pots, rolled up paper and shoes (to put the pens in). She fetches anything thrown for her!

You will also need a scratching post as she won't be going outside.

If you don't get any numbers from anyone else in the next few days, email me and I'll ask my parents for a quote when I see them next week.

Answer 4

i am in australia. so may be of no help

litter i use a $2.24 bag that lasts about 1 1/2 weeks (i buy 2 bags every 3 week)

dry food for about $4 lasts about a month

and i feed her kangaroo mince (same as pet mince) thats about $3 a week.

but you also have to think about vaccinations, and desexing...

flea treatment (i use revolution.. $59 for 6 months) and worming tablets ($4 does about 6 months)

so i would say basic living (without the flea and worming) about $6 a week...

(by the way, ragdolls are adorable, and i don't regret mine one little bit)

Answer 5

Cat litter will depend on what you plan on using and how much at a time you buy.  I personally use Arm and Hammer Cat Litter, it does an amazing job of keeping the smell down.  The large bag I usually get is usually around $10 and lasts about a month to a month and a half.

Cat food can get expensive for the same reasons.  My cat is fed Wellness Core because it's grain-free and generally better for your cat than commercial brands.

Two things to make note of:

1) You should go try and search for a Ragdoll rescue in your area.  Rescuing a cat costs less than if you were to buy a new cat.

2) There's more than food and cat litter to worry about.  I adopted a kitten and paid all his fees, bought him all his toys, his food, his litter.  And then I had to start taking him to get his distemper boosters.  Shortly after his first visit, it turned out he had intestinal parasites and ringworm.  Vet bills can pop out of anywhere, whether it's from bacteria to a broken paw.  You guys need to take those into account as well.

Good luck with getting your new cat.

Answer 6

We are In Australia too so may not be of much help. We breed ragdolls and do all the pre sales stuff eg desexing and microchipping ours sell for the same price if not less than most back yard breeders so shop around.

Annual Vaccinations

Weekly food

Worming and flea treatment  bi monthly

Kitty litter are about it always put alittle aside just incase a emergency vet trip is needed, Your main expence is kitty litter, our guys love a bit of human food, left over tuna from lunches or some chicken.

l think you could easily do it on $20 a month Australian of course.