Breed Specific Care & Training Tips For Your Ragdoll Cat
Posted in Ragdoll Cats on May 31st, 2006
There are a number of health problems that cats suffer. Some of these conditions can be prevented; however, some are inherited from your cat’s parents and passed down from one generation to the next.
Hairballs
Hairballs are the most common cat health problem. Your Ragdoll cat grooms itself by licking its fur. By grooming [...]
Posted in Ragdoll Cats on May 30th, 2006
It is important to have your Ragdoll cat checked out by your veterinarian once every year. Even if your cat is not scheduled for a booster shots that year it is a good idea to have your veterinarian examine your cat and check a stool sample.
When you go in for the examination [...]
Posted in Ragdoll Cats on May 25th, 2006
Ringworm is a common skin ailment for cats. Despite being called ringworm, this is actually a fungus, not a worm. Ringworm gets its name from the ring like pattern the infection forms. The fungus responsible are called Dermatophytes and feed off dead, keratinized tissue at the surface of the skin.
Ringworm in cats [...]
Posted in Ragdoll Cats on May 23rd, 2006
As a responsible pet owner you want to be prepared in case your Ragdoll cat is injured. There are several items you will want to have on hand in case of emergency. The first thing you want to do is have the emergency numbers for your veterinarian and a 24hour emergency animal clinic [...]