What We Screen For
Testing covers 40+ genetic health conditions, including HCM and PKD, plus Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV), Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV), blood type, traits, and genetic diversity.
Health & Care
Our Commitment to Their Wellbeing
Healthy Kittens, Happy Homes
Wellness From the Very Beginning
At Misty Meadow Ragdoll Cattery, health is not an afterthought — it is the foundation of everything we do. Our breeding cats are health-tested, and every kitten is raised in our home with veterinary oversight, nutrition, daily socialization, and the care that helps them grow into confident, affectionate companions.
We believe families deserve transparency. Below is exactly what we test for, what each kitten goes home with, and how we continue to support you after adoption day.
Health-Tested Ragdolls
What We Test — And What Goes Home With You
Our breeding cats are screened before they produce litters. Each kitten then leaves with preventative care, identification, and a written genetic health guarantee.
Our Ragdoll breeding cats are tested for:
- 40+ genetic health conditions (including HCM & PKD)
- Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
- Blood type
- Traits
- Genetic diversity
Each of our Ragdoll kittens comes with:
- 1-year genetic health guarantee
- Spay / neuter
- Age-appropriate FVRCP vaccines + dewormings
- Microchip
- Full physical examination by a licensed veterinarian
- And more — records, care guidance, and continued support
Our Standards
What Every Misty Meadow Kitten Receives
From the first weeks of life through go-home day, each kitten is prepared with health, comfort, and lifelong wellbeing in mind.
Veterinary Care & Health Checks
Regular exams with trusted veterinarians help ensure each kitten is thriving and ready for placement.
Vaccinations & Deworming
Age-appropriate vaccinations and parasite prevention are completed on schedule before your kitten leaves our care.
Genetic Testing
Breeding cats are tested for 40+ genetic conditions (including HCM and PKD), plus FeLV, FIV, blood type, traits, and genetic diversity.
Proper Nutrition
Quality nutrition supports steady growth, coat condition, digestion, and long-term vitality.
Health Records & Guarantee
Kittens go home with records, a microchip, and a 1-year genetic health guarantee governed by the signed adoption agreement.
Lifetime Guidance
Questions about diet, litter, behavior, or care? We remain available for the life of your Ragdoll.
Professional Oversight
Veterinary Care & Health Checks
Our kittens are monitored closely as they grow. Two licensed veterinarians evaluate overall condition, growth, and readiness for placement — one focused on wellness and preventative care, the other on exams, aftercare, and go-home clearance.
Before a kitten leaves Misty Meadow, age-appropriate health checks help confirm they are prepared for the transition into their forever home. If a concern arises at any stage, we pause and address it — because no placement is more important than a kitten’s wellbeing.
Families receive veterinary health records so your own veterinarian has a clear starting point for ongoing care.
Preventative Care
Vaccinations & Deworming
Age-appropriate vaccinations and deworming are an essential part of preparing each kitten for life outside our home. We follow a schedule suited to the kitten’s age and stage of development, and we document what has been completed before go-home day.
- Age-appropriate vaccinations, as applicable for the kitten’s stage of development
- Deworming and preventative parasite care on schedule
- Clear records so you and your veterinarian know what has already been done
- Guidance on recommended follow-up care after your kitten settles in
Specific treatments and timing are based on each kitten’s age and veterinary recommendations, and are reflected in the health records provided at adoption.
Responsible Breeding
Genetic Health Testing
Responsible breeding begins with informed choices. Our breeding cats are tested before they produce litters so we can reduce known hereditary risk and send kittens home with a clear medical start.
What Families Can Expect
We are happy to walk through these results during the adoption process so you feel confident about the companion joining your home. Details are also reflected in the records that go home with your kitten.
Growing Strong
Nutrition That Supports Healthy Development
Proper nutrition is essential for growing Ragdolls. Our kittens receive quality food chosen to support steady growth, healthy digestion, coat condition, and energy for play and socialization.
When your kitten goes home, we provide feeding guidance and information about the diet they are currently eating. Keeping their food consistent during the first transition days helps reduce digestive stress and makes settling in smoother.
If you wish to change foods later, we recommend doing so gradually and are happy to offer guidance based on what has worked well for our cats.
Go-Home Day
What Leaves With Your Kitten
We want your first days together to feel supported and clear. Depending on the kitten and documentation completed at placement, your adoption typically includes:
- A healthy, well-socialized Ragdoll kitten raised in a loving environment
- 1-year genetic health guarantee (terms in the signed adoption agreement)
- Spay / neuter
- Age-appropriate FVRCP vaccines and dewormings
- Microchip
- Full physical examination by a licensed veterinarian
- Veterinary health records
- Feeding, litter-training, and new-kitten transition guidance
- Written adoption agreement and applicable registration / pedigree documentation
- Continued support from Misty Meadow as you welcome your kitten home
Specific inclusions and veterinary care details are documented in your adoption agreement and health paperwork.
Our 1-Year Genetic Health Guarantee
Each kitten leaves with veterinary documentation, a microchip, preventative care already started, and a 1-year genetic health guarantee.
Guarantee terms are governed by the signed Misty Meadow Ragdoll Cattery Adoption Agreement. Please review those terms carefully and establish care with a trusted veterinarian soon after bringing your kitten home.
Ongoing Support
Care After Adoption
Our relationship with your family does not end on go-home day. We remain available to help with questions as your Ragdoll grows.
- Feeding transitions & nutrition questions
- Litter box setup & habits
- Grooming a Ragdoll coat
- Introducing children & other pets
- Settling-in behavior tips
- Finding a local veterinarian
- Safe indoor living guidance
- Long-term companionship support
A lifetime begins at Misty Meadow — beautiful Ragdolls, loving beginnings, forever companions.
Questions About Health & Care?
We are happy to walk you through our protocols, paperwork, and how we prepare each kitten for a lifelong home.
Raised With Love
Socialization & Temperament
A healthy Ragdoll is more than a clean bill of health — they also need a calm, confident start in life. Our kittens are raised in a home environment with daily handling, gentle play, and exposure to everyday household sights and sounds.
This early foundation helps kittens settle more comfortably into forever homes and become the loving companions Ragdolls are known for.