Ragdoll and RagaMuffin Breeders Club Middle-Earth, NCHK member

The adult age of a cat can be defined as the period between 1 and 7-10 years of age. The upper limit may vary, for example, according to the division of show classes and the veterinary definition of senior age in cats. If we want to convert human age to cat age, the 7 year rule does not apply as for dogs. For example, a 2-year-old cat corresponds to an approximately 25-year-old human, a 6-year-old to an approximately 40-year-old human, and an age of 7-10 years corresponds to approximately 55 human years. There are also differences within and between breeds. Although Ragdolls are said to have completed physical and mental development by the age of about 4 years, subpopulations can vary depending on the breed (some Ragdoll lines have an admixture of a foreign breed, more information can be found in the international PawPeds database, Home (pawpeds.com) under Ragdoll by entering the cat's name and clicking on the Foundation section). 
For an adult cat -and cats in general-, their self-esteem and contentment depend on adherence to the three R's - routine, ritual and rhythm.
So you need to help her set up a daily routine of play-physical exercise to encourage natural hunting behavior as well. Through exercise, the cat also discharges pent-up energy. Each cat is an individual, so it is necessary to find games that are "tailor-made" for her.
The daily routine also includes a balanced diet served according to a regular schedule. It is not right to allow your cat access to food throughout the day. The greatest emphasis on the quality and composition of the diet is naturally placed on the period of growth and adolescence, i.e. the kitten and teenage years. Even in adulthood, however, we should avoid mindless, excessive feeding of treats, as this slows down the metabolism.

Cats, as exclusive carnivores, have a shorter digestive tract and lack certain enzymes capable of breaking down plant foods. The food we feed the cat must match this. Dr. K. Becker states that the best choice is a home-prepared raw diet consisting of meat and natural supplements, followed closely by a home-prepared cooked meat diet with natural supplements, which is preferable for animals after digestive surgery or with pancreatitis. On the other hand, pellets that are extruded, devoid of moisture and contain carcinogens or substances that cause inflammation of the digestive tract are very unsuitable. The dangers associated with the feeding of pellets include the development of obesity, diabetes and kidney disease (usually around the age of 7) and the aforementioned cancers. In contrast, a meat ration contains a sufficient amount of moisture - up to 70% - which is roughly equivalent to the moisture content of prey that a cat would catch in the wild.

Already at the time of maturity, we must think about the senior age into which the cat will gradually pass and help it to enter it in good physical and mental condition.

Of course, the enrichment of the environment - catification, as J. Galaxy calls it. Basically, it is the modification of the environment where the cat lives so that it can use its natural abilities and natural behaviour. In addition to exercise and the aforementioned correct diet composition, games to promote hunting behaviour, this also includes sensory enrichment - the use of different smells to activate the cat (shanta, silvervine, cinnamon, prey smell, goat, Feliway) and tactile stimulation to solve food and other puzzles. A natural part of enrichment is training using operant conditioning, especially positive and, if necessary, negative reinforcement.
We should know our cats and their body language well, observe them and note the gradual signs of ageing - reluctance to jump up, stiff gait etc. Joint problems, arthrosis, dental problems etc. may occur as they get older. Vet and breeder training prepares the cat for more frequent vet visits as they get older and helps relieve stress. It is always a huge advantage to have a vet who knows our cat well. It is a good idea to discuss other treatment options with him, such as acupuncture, massage, etc.

The most valuable tool in caring for a cat is the relationship we have with our cat - we should pamper and nurture it every day :-).