The Ragdoll cat is often referred to as the “little maintenance required cat.” This is somewhat true as Ragdoll cats are fairly self-sufficient; however, they still need to be cared for like any other cat. Ragdoll cats have a medium to long-hair coat. Caring for a big fluffy cat may seem like a lot of work at first; their coats are in fact fairly easy to care for.
Ragdolls are not like Persian cats that need to be groomed every day. Ragdoll cats have a relatively mat-proof coat that requires little care. Your Ragdoll cat will handle much of the grooming on their own. It is good idea to brush or comb your cat once a week to remove loose hair. This will reduce the amount of hair on your clothes and furniture as well as prevent hairballs.
Your Ragdoll cat should have regular veterinary checkups; they may require periodic teeth cleaning performed by your vet. There is some controversy on the subject of vaccinating Ragdoll cats. Some breeders recommend that Ragdoll cats should not be given vaccines. For the most part, Ragdoll cats are a very hearty breed of cat. You should talk to your vet and make an informed decision about vaccinations. Ragdoll cats, like any other breed of cat are susceptible to feline distemper and other diseases; vaccinations could save your cat. When shopping for a Ragdoll cat make sure you choose a quality breeder that offers a health guarantee.
Due to their trusting natures, you should be very careful when letting your Ragdoll cat outside. Indoor cats typically live healthier lives than outdoor cats. Your Ragdoll could be hit by a car, attacked by a dog, or even be stolen. Ragdoll cats adapt easily to their environments so keeping one in a small arparment should not be a problem. Ragdoll cats can even be trained to walk on a leash! One thing to keep in mind as your Ragdoll cat matures is that they are the largest breed of domestic cat. Remember this when purchasing accessories such as carriers and litterboxes as your Ragdoll cat could quickly outgrow them.
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I’m not a cat breeder just a plain ol’ cat lover. Our family cat, Gabe has produced 2 litters of kittens since we’ve had him and both sets have produced kittens that looked very similar in color and build. That is to say that, the kittens have had darkness in the face, dark ears, dark tails and extremely soft fur. The only one of the 2 litters that we could get our hands on is male with the darkness in his face, his ears, tail, legs and he is a dirty white color. The first time I put my hands on Ghost, I fell so deep in love and felt as though I had something that I’d never had before. Ghost has beautiful deep blue eyes, which are crossed. Yes a cross eyed cat. He barely has a voice. You can only here him meow when something is hurting him, or he’s under some kind of distress or something not good. His hair is medium long and softer than cotton. His sister Jamie Fox is more a short haired dark striped kitten. Jamie fits Ghost, a lot. And, she has made sores in his skin and pulls his hair out. I’ve tried to keep her off him but she sneeks her licks in and Ghost loves his sister so much. His defensive move is to lay partly on his back with one paw up and waving it at her, not trying to hurt her at all. We don’t have much money so a vet visit hasn’t happened, yet. Can you tell me how to clean up his sores and if all the hair that comes out because of the sores will grow back? Is there a good book on how to care for Ragdoll Cats and Kittens that you can recommend to me. Thank you for the info that I’ve gotten from your website. It has helped me to know better, the find that I really have in Ghost.