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Ragdoll Cats

Ragdoll Cat Care and Training

September 29, 2006

Ragdoll cats are the most intelligent breed of cat around; they are eager to please their owners and can be easily trained as a result. As with any animal, Ragdolls respond to training best when reinforced with rewards. This reward can be in the form of verbal praise or a treat. One example of positive [...]

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Ragdoll Cat Health

September 28, 2006

Ragdoll cats are a hearty breed that has very few health problems. A healthy Ragdoll with proper diet and exercise can live to be twenty years old. One common problem with Ragdoll cats is they tend to have sensitive stomachs. This can result in frequent vomiting when eating their food too fast or dealing with [...]

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How to Change Your Ragdoll Cat’s Behavior

September 27, 2006

Unwanted behaviors such as scratching and climbing can be corrected with persistence. If your Ragdoll does not respond to a stern “No” you may need to reinforce this with a spray bottle, a whistle, or shaking a metal can filled with coins. When you do this it is important to understand the cat needs to [...]

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Caring For Your New Ragdoll Cat

September 25, 2006

If you are a new Ragdoll cat owner, you probably have many questions about caring for your new furry critter. Here is a simple introduction to caring for your Ragdoll cat and building your relationship. Ragdolls are extremely affectionate cats; they have very few hang-ups and are very easy to care for. The first thing [...]

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Caring for Your Ragdoll Cat

September 20, 2006

The Ragdoll cat breed is often referred to as the low maintenance cat breed. Ragdolls need to be cared for like any other cat; however, they do not suffer problems other purebred cats frequently encounter. Ragdoll cats have a thick coat that you might think caring for a Ragdoll would be a lot of work; [...]

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Your Ragdoll Cat and Ringworm

September 19, 2006

Ringworm is a common skin disorder for cats. Despite being called “ringworm” there is no worm involved, ringworm is caused by a fungus. The infection is caused by Dermatophytes that live on dead tissue on the surface of your cat’s skin. These Dermatophytes form the circular pattern on the skin that gives Ringworm its name. [...]

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