Health
One study utilizing Swedish insurance data showed that of the common cat breeds, the Ragdoll and Siamese have the lowest survival rate, with 63% living to 10 years or more for the Ragdoll and 68% for the Siamese, although the same study concluded that the overall age standardized total mortality rate for the Siamese and Persian groups was higher than for other breed groups. This study indicates the Ragdoll may have a significantly higher number of cats that die of urinary problems, mainly from kidney/ureter issues and partly from lower urinary issues. Whether this is an issue outside of Finland, Sweden or Denmark, or whether this is due to the use of Persian stock by some breeders (with the possible introduction of Polycystic Kidney Disease into the breed), remains unclear at this time. Some breeders are beginning to test Ragdolls for this condition to see if it's an issue.
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