Is my adopted Ragdoll cat's small size and head a medical issue?

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We just adopted a Ragdoll cat from a rescue earlier today. She’s fixed, affectionate right away, very well mannered; but she’s 6 lbs/8 years old in comparison to our 12lb/8 year old male; she’s half his size. Oh, and she has an extraordinary small head as well. Is this a sign of a medical issue that we need to prepare ourselves for in the future? Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Female | spayed | 7 years and 10 months old | 6 lbs

Dr. Melanie, BVSc MS · Accepted Answer

Merle is gorgeous! I have a male Ragdoll, they are my favorite breed of cats. It may be she isn't purebred Ragdoll, and that's why she is half your other cat's size. I'd have a health check done on her, but I would expect at 8 years of age, if she had a congenital problem causing her to be smaller, there would have been signs of a medical issue a while ago. I hope this helps!

Is my adopted Ragdoll cat's small size and head a medical issue?

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