Comments on: Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/ Breed Specific Care & Training Tips For Your Ragdoll Cat Sat, 17 May 2008 10:13:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Heidi http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-224 Heidi Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:41:59 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-224 We chose to get a male kitty over female even though I've had experience with male cats "spraying." I guess I'm just partial to male cats and feel a male would make a better, more laid back pet for our four kids. It is possible to have a male cat who doesn't spray, right? We chose to get a male kitty over female even though I’ve had experience with male cats “spraying.” I guess I’m just partial to male cats and feel a male would make a better, more laid back pet for our four kids. It is possible to have a male cat who doesn’t spray, right?

]]> By: Heidi http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-223 Heidi Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:25:07 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-223 We are getting a Ragdoll soon and can't wait, but reading about some of the behavior problems reminds me of how some cats can be and it's getting me a little nervous. I had a Persian cat who had many behavior and health problems........what am I getting myself into? I will only pray that our little one will be a blessed part of our family for years to come! We are getting a Ragdoll soon and can’t wait, but reading about some of the behavior problems reminds me of how some cats can be and it’s getting me a little nervous. I had a Persian cat who had many behavior and health problems……..what am I getting myself into? I will only pray that our little one will be a blessed part of our family for years to come!

]]> By: Niki http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-219 Niki Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:00:42 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-219 I had a somewhat similar problem, Jan. My ragdoll would 1) poop in the litter box and then pee outside and 2) he would also not cover his poop in the litter box. We noticed that this tended to happen when he had used the litter box more than once during the day without a cleaning in between. We added a second litter box and that pretty much solved problem 1. My mother (who also has a ragdoll) read in a book that they can be slightly finnicky about their litter. I got in touch with our breeder and she gave me the name of the litter she had used on the kittens. I switched him over and we have not seen problem 2 since. You might try this. I had a somewhat similar problem, Jan. My ragdoll would 1) poop in the litter box and then pee outside and 2) he would also not cover his poop in the litter box. We noticed that this tended to happen when he had used the litter box more than once during the day without a cleaning in between. We added a second litter box and that pretty much solved problem 1. My mother (who also has a ragdoll) read in a book that they can be slightly finnicky about their litter. I got in touch with our breeder and she gave me the name of the litter she had used on the kittens. I switched him over and we have not seen problem 2 since. You might try this.

]]> By: JAN http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-194 JAN Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:46:01 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-194 My 1 year old Ragdoll has decided to poop in the kitchen on my hard wood floors. This just started about a month ago. He had a stomach virus and pooped there to show me that he was sick but, now he is well and about every two days he decides to poop in the kitchen. What gives? Is he just being lazy about going to the litter box? Jan My 1 year old Ragdoll has decided to poop in the kitchen on my hard wood floors.
This just started about a month ago. He had a stomach virus and pooped there to show me that he was sick but, now he is well and about every two days he decides to poop in the kitchen. What gives? Is he just being lazy about going to the litter box?
Jan

]]> By: Dean Srygley http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-192 Dean Srygley Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:19:26 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-192 Lexus "Happy Pants" as he is our resident clown. He loves to run, play and invent ways to make us laugh. A trick my wife taught him when he was but 3 months old was to retrieve a drapery rope when thrown a long distance. Lexus learned that trick in minutes and even today almost nine years later, the rope is one of his favorite toys as he retrieves it and drops it at our feet. His brother, Ty is happy to watch and not participate. Love them both. Lexus “Happy Pants” as he is our resident clown. He loves to run, play and invent ways to make us laugh. A trick my wife taught him when he was but 3 months old was to retrieve a drapery rope when thrown a long distance. Lexus learned that trick in minutes and even today almost nine years later, the rope is one of his favorite toys as he retrieves it and drops it at our feet. His brother, Ty is happy to watch and not participate. Love them both.

]]> By: Mary http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-139 Mary Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:52:33 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-139 I am bringing my mother's 3 yrd old ragdoll across country to my home (my mother passed away) which is already ruled by two cats (an 18 yr old and a 16 yr old). I adopted my cats that had been declawed. My mother's cat has claws. I need guidance on how to introduce the her ragdoll to my cats (a very skiddish persian/mainecoon, and a alpha tabby). All cats are spade/neutered. I dont know my mother's cat very well, but since my mother's death, she has not recieved much attention as Dad is not a cat person. I already plan to separate them for a few days, and have built a door so that they will be able to see one another for as long as it take. Brini (the ragdoll) is driving my Dad nuts, as she is a talker, and particularly always wants to be fed. Any comments and ideas are welcome. Thanks. I am bringing my mother’s 3 yrd old ragdoll across country to my home (my mother passed away) which is already ruled by two cats (an 18 yr old and a 16 yr old). I adopted my cats that had been declawed. My mother’s cat has claws. I need guidance on how to introduce the her ragdoll to my cats (a very skiddish persian/mainecoon, and a alpha tabby). All cats are spade/neutered. I dont know my mother’s cat very well, but since my mother’s death, she has not recieved much attention as Dad is not a cat person. I already plan to separate them for a few days, and have built a door so that they will be able to see one another for as long as it take. Brini (the ragdoll) is driving my Dad nuts, as she is a talker, and particularly always wants to be fed. Any comments and ideas are welcome.
Thanks.

]]> By: Gabi [Visitor] http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-93 Gabi [Visitor] Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:22:28 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-93 These are some GREAT tips! I am getting a rag doll soon so I am up for any advice! These are some GREAT tips! I am getting a rag doll soon so I am up for any advice!

]]> By: Sherri [Visitor] http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-92 Sherri [Visitor] Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:33:59 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-92 I have two male Ragdoll kittens (8 months old). I love them to death but one of them has taken to peeing on my leather furniture. I have tried the squirt bottle, Feliway spray. I am at my wits end. Does anyone have this problem? Help in Southern California!! Thank you. I have two male Ragdoll kittens (8 months old). I love them to death but one of them has taken to peeing on my leather furniture. I have tried the squirt bottle, Feliway spray. I am at my wits end. Does anyone have this problem? Help in Southern California!! Thank you.

]]> By: Willie [Visitor] http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-91 Willie [Visitor] Wed, 31 Oct 2007 20:49:03 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-91 I have a 4 month ragdoll female who can become very aggressive and I need to know how to stop her from this behavior and become more loving and gentle. I have a 4 month ragdoll female who can become very aggressive and I need to know how to stop her from this behavior and become more loving and gentle.

]]> By: brogan [Visitor] http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-90 brogan [Visitor] Sun, 19 Aug 2007 16:21:58 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-90 great methods! although, i also belive that rewarding is a good suggestion! but great site! i have a ragdoll cat called bailey(male) and a maincoon kitten called finley(male) great methods! although, i also belive that rewarding is a good suggestion! but great site! i have a ragdoll cat called bailey(male) and a maincoon kitten called finley(male)

]]> By: dsdWEB [Visitor] http://www.ragdollcats.info/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-89 dsdWEB [Visitor] Sun, 15 Jul 2007 11:59:00 +0000 http://www.ragdollcats.dreamhosters.com/behavior-problems-and-your-ragdoll-cat/#comment-89 Hi,<br /> <br /> Some great tips there, however I think it is worth mentioning that Ragdoll's can be trained using a 'reward' method as well - for example lavishing attention on them when they use a scratching post.<br /> <br /> Nice website, by the way. I'm looking forward to having a good look around.<br /> <br /> dsdWEB Hi,

Some great tips there, however I think it is worth mentioning that Ragdoll’s can be trained using a ‘reward’ method as well - for example lavishing attention on them when they use a scratching post.

Nice website, by the way. I’m looking forward to having a good look around.

dsdWEB

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