Posted in Ragdoll Cats on Apr 17th, 2006
Animals experience boredom and depression in many of the ways humans do. Change can bring on depression in pets just like it does for their owners. These changes include death of a family member, divorce, a new baby, even moving to a new home. Any change or activity that disrupts your [...]
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Posted in Ragdoll Cats on Apr 14th, 2006
Catnip is a herbal stimulant that can send your Ragdoll into a fit of kitten like playfulness. Nepata Cataria by its proper name is part of the mint family of herb. It is perennial and can reach a height of three feet. Catnip has heart shaped leaves that secret aromatic oil; the [...]
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Posted in Ragdoll Cats on Apr 13th, 2006
Cat owners should not have houseplants; your Ragdoll cat thinks they are an all-you-can-eat buffet. If you do have houseplants hang them where your cat cannot reach them. There are certain houseplants that are toxic to cats and you should not have them anywhere in your home. If your cat eats any [...]
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Posted in Ragdoll Cats on Apr 12th, 2006
Second-hand smoke affects pets just like humans. If you smoke, do not smoke around your Ragdoll cat. Extensive studies have not been held to determine exactly how second-hand smoke affects pets; however, the effects in humans are clearly documented.
One study by a school of Veterinary medicine did note a correlation between second-hand smoke [...]
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