Comments for Ragdoll Cats

Comment on Ragdoll Cat Breed Profile: Ragdoll Characteristics by Helen

Helen — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:05:19 +0000

I adopted a rescue ragdoll. I thought she must of been mistreated because she runs when anyone comes to the house and hides.She comes to us when we call her by her name. She loves sitting on our lap and loves sleeping by my head at night. I`m having problems with her hair. It is matting up and how do I get the clunks of hair to seperate. She crys when I brush her near there and that is why it matted. She loves to be brushed near her head and neck. We have a chocolate lab and they get along great. I was wondering if I need to get another cat to get her to be more friendly. What brand of cat food does everyone use for the best coat? I was giving her Chicken soup for cats but her crap was so stinky.

Comment on Tips for Correcting Bad Cat Behaviors by maureen

maureen — Tue, 06 May 2008 04:25:00 +0000

My female 2 year old ragdoll is constantly doing #2 outside of her litter box. It does not matter if the litter box if very clean or abit dirty she still goes wherever she wants to! It is frustrating my family so much we are thinking of finding a new home for her.

Comment on Homemade Toys For Your Ragdoll Cat by Cloe

Cloe — Sun, 04 May 2008 02:14:36 +0000

Get a cardboard box and put it upside down.. cut holes alng the sides oon on top (bottom). Some big enough for hi to put his head in and sme big enouh oly for his paw. Place dry food under the box = hours of fun! He will try to get the food out for a long time..

Comment on Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat by Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:41:59 +0000

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?

Comment on Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat by Heidi

Heidi — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:25:07 +0000

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!

Comment on Is Your Ragdoll Cat Aggressive? by Gemma Crowther

Gemma Crowther — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:34:33 +0000

I have a 6 month old male ragdoll and ever since he was a kitten he has bitten quite hard when plays. I’ve always been firm in telling him no and doing the ‘face push’ but he still wont give it up. However in the past fortnight his mouth has bled a little while doing it and then a few days ago one of his teeth chipped in half. Do you think the biting is due to pain or that he is just being naughty?

Comment on Tips for Correcting Bad Cat Behaviors by Sean

Sean — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 21:51:47 +0000

My Rag does not have litter box problem. I keep moving his litter box from one place to another but he always find it. Ragdolls are the best cats you cab possibly have.

Sean

Comment on Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat by Niki

Niki — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:00:42 +0000

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.

Comment on Ragdoll Cat Treats by farah butt

farah butt — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:56:07 +0000

hi there i have recently bought a rag doll it bites alot its only 8 weeks old what do rekon i should do

thank you

Comment on Grooming Your Ragdoll Cat by Leanna

Leanna — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:11:47 +0000

Thank you so much for you input - it has helped us immensely in our decisions regarding a pet!

Comment on Aftermath of the Pet Food Recall by Ali

Ali — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:16:49 +0000

I had the same problem with my cat- he puked every time he ate, because he was scarfing the kibble too fast. I took him to the holistic vet, who recommended a mix of canned WELLNESS and Raw meats. Within a week not only was the puking gone, but he had lost enough weight to be sleek and healthy again, and his coat was shining and smooth.

My other cat had Chronic CRF (kidney failure) and within 2 months on the wet food she is totally healed!! The old vet couldn’t believe it!
see http://www.catinfo.org for a vet’s advice on the subject.
It saved my cats life, and save me over $2500 in surgery they wanted to do!

Comment on Grooming Your Ragdoll Cat by Nightrose05

Nightrose05 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:59:13 +0000

Yep, I was fooled into believing that also, so imagine my surprise the first time I saw clumps of hair all over everything in the house. I read something last night that said they shed their winter coat in the spring, so I’m hoping this thing will improve in a few weeks. If not, I’m gonna have to have her clipped.

Comment on Grooming Your Ragdoll Cat by Leanna

Leanna — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:15:29 +0000

Thank you - its funny because most websites say they shed very little and grooming is only about once a week! this is good to know!

Comment on Ragdoll Cat Health: Is Your Ragdoll Cat Healthy? by Mary

Mary — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:30:18 +0000

My ragdoll is 10 yrs old, she was just at the vet and shows some weight loss, she weighs 8.8pds. Id like to talk to some cat owners of the older Ragdoll population. She had full blood workup,results tommorrow and her heart sounds good:) Is this about the age they start to get OLD:( ? I’m sad.
Best regards, Mary

Comment on Grooming Your Ragdoll Cat by Nightrose05

Nightrose05 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 02:41:22 +0000

I have just gotten my ragdoll cat & she is shedding excessively right now, so if you are looking for one that doesn’t shed….you definately don’t want to consider a ragdool!

Comment on Ragdoll Cat Breed Profile: Ragdoll Characteristics by hayley

hayley — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:12:05 +0000

Hi,
I bought a male ragdoll 2 years ago. He was very affectionate to me and my boyfriend but whenever anyone else would come over he would become very Nasty and would even go as far as to walk up and bit our unsuspecting guests. Also Trips to the vet were and interesting experience. He would swipe and hiss the whole time. The poor vet nurses were terrified of him. He sometimes would even swipe at me if he was intimidated by something.
He has settled down now and doesn’t attack the vet. Though sometimes he will still ‘crack it’ at visitors, but other times he instantly falls in love with them and purrs and rolls all over the ground.
I think that ragdolls need time to adjust and fit in. They don’t like change very much at all.
With the problem with the kitty litter…. I was always under the impression that Ragdoll kittens were toilet trained by their mothers. I heard that the breeders don’t need to train them because the mother teaches them…. My ragdoll Oliver was 8wks old and went straight to the kitty litter as soon as he came home….. it was very surprising!

Comment on Tips for Correcting Bad Cat Behaviors by Ann

Ann — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 03:53:19 +0000

Do Ragdoll cats commonly have litter box problems? ie. doing #2 outside litterbox.
What are the common health problems related to the breed?
Are they fairly quiet?

Comment on Feed Your Ragdoll Cat the Right Food by Nikki

Nikki — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 22:14:12 +0000

I personally don’t care for Royal Canin. I try to stay away from any food that uses Wheat and/or Corn Gluten. Royal Canin uses this. The breeder I purchased my kitten from used it. I’m in the process of switching her to Wellness - they have grain free formulas and it is Human-Grade Food.

Comment on Grooming Your Ragdoll Cat by Leanna

Leanna — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 23:17:59 +0000

Hello - I am looking for a cat that sheds little and is not high on the list around children with asthma and allergies - I will not get a hairless cat. I was wondering if the Ragdoll is good for people with allergies and asthma.

Comment on Ragdoll Cats – Breed Characteristics by Cynthia Blue

Cynthia Blue — Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:55:30 +0000

I would love to see a picture. I’m pretty sure we have a ragdoll mix cat.

Comment on Training an Older Ragdoll Cat by Nina

Nina — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 04:37:38 +0000

What should you do with a ragdoll cat that bites for no reason? He is one year old, declawed and will bite unprovoked. Is this behavior correctable?

Comment on Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat by JAN

JAN — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:46:01 +0000

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

Comment on Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat by Dean Srygley

Dean Srygley — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:19:26 +0000

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.

Comment on Balanced Nutrition For Your Cat by Dean Srygley

Dean Srygley — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:47:52 +0000

One of our 2 8+ yr old Ragdolls has developed a “mysterious” illness. First vet diagnosis; urinary blockage, followed by two catheters 3 days apart, blood & urine work with “normal” parameters. Now he, “Ty”, eats canned food, drinks water and uses the box. However he has occassional wobbles and throw up periods. I mistakenly changed can food brands which I will restore because since the change he began throwing up. Hopefully the switch back will help. Vet is unable to fully diagnose other than “mild anemia” which their vitamins will help. We don’t know what to do. The other Ragdoll, Lexus, is nicknamed “happy pants” as he is full of comedy and energy even at 21 lbs but now wants nothing to do with Ty. Help!

Comment on Ragdoll Cat Discussion Forums by Phyliss

Phyliss — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:59:12 +0000

It is very likely that your ragdoll is in heat. Any cat goes into heat at approx. 6 months of age. If you plan on breeding her, I would get some training and advice first- check with TICA breeders. You will need to get registered and understand the expense involved to make it a responsible investment for you. If you randomly breed her, you will not be able to sell the kittens as Ragdolls, since she is already mixed with Himilayan. Please keep her inside until you get her fixed or breed her, (inside either way). I personally feel she should get spayed (fixed) as soon as possible, or she may get out of the house is search of a mate and end up lost, hit by a car or stolen. Many people know the value of special breed cats and steal them to sell. Ragdolls do not have the ability to defend themselves (against other cats or other animals)and are very trusting, therefore they must be kept indoors to survive. Genetically, speaking, no one has any way of knowing if the Himilayan traits will protect her. I would not take the chance. If this is not her first heat she will go into heat soon, after the first, at the rate of 2-3 times a year. Her softer meowing may be one of two reasons; she is in the beginning of her heat, or the nature of her breed is non-agressive/not quite as loud. Has she had her immunizations? Either way, if you want to keep this kitty healthy take her to a Vet. As soon as possible, then make your decision. Hope this has helped.

Comment on Common Cat Ailments by kerry

kerry — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 19:46:33 +0000

hi there, my ragdoll had a similar problem, its worth taking them to a vet. in case of my kitten it was fip, which we are now treating. the vet said that unfortunately fip is more common in pedigree cats.

hope your cat is ok and the problems sorts itself

kerry

Comment on Early Ragdoll Cats and Their Colors by michelle

michelle — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:23:28 +0000

I read on some site that only 2 longhaired cats can produce longhaired kittens. And if one is long and one is short the kittens will be short haired. Is that true?

Comment on Homemade Toys For Your Ragdoll Cat by michelle

michelle — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:05:47 +0000

My cat loves a fake red mouse tied on a string she will jump really high and even do flips to get it, I have tried other colors and similar toys but the red mouse is by far her favorite.

Comment on Ragdoll Cat Discussion Forums by michelle

michelle — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 13:55:55 +0000

Hi I have an 8 month old ragdoll/ himilayan cross female cat. She has never been outside and recently she tries to get out every chance she can and once she is outside she starts mewing but doesn not mew in the house. Could it be she is in heat. She is not overly affectionate compared to usual but I find this very strange or is it just because it is spring? I have not seen her in heat yet unless this is it. If I take her to a stud will she go into heat? Also can this breed be a successful outside cat? There was a mouse in our house, we were not even aware of it and my husband saw her playing with what he thought was one of her toys and it was a real mouse she had caught.

Comment on Ragdoll Cat Health: Is Your Ragdoll Cat Healthy? by gina

gina — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:26:37 +0000

Hi,
my ragdoll always has what i call eye bugers. I have only had her 2 weeks the breeder i bought her from says it is normal. she is almost 4 years old. any info would be great!
Thanks,
Gina & Pheobe

Comment on Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat by Mary

Mary — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 01:52:33 +0000

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.

Comment on How Much Do Ragdoll Kittens Cost? by jacob

jacob — Sat, 09 Feb 2008 22:15:28 +0000

I love ragdolls and i think I have one it is dark brown tail.dark brown ears.well you will have to see her on jakedasnakeinnorcross she is the picture saying what?
she is pregnant and i want to know if she is a ragdoll and how much can i sell the kittend for.

Comment on Feed Your Ragdoll Cat the Right Food by Shannon [Visitor]

Shannon [Visitor] — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 21:29:27 +0000

I have been feeding my Ragdoll kitten (now 10 mos) Royal Canin and his coat is BEAUTIFUL. The veternarian and others have agreed that Royal Canin (while it is a bit more expensive than most) is a perfect brand name food.

Comment on Ragdoll Cat Scratching and Spraying by Annmarie [Visitor]

Annmarie [Visitor] — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 17:20:16 +0000

I have tried the tin foil trick and my ragdoll couldn’t care less, at first he wasn’t sure about it but after a few days he would rub against it and eventually started to chew it. This is my first ragdoll and I am in-love wtih him.

Comment on Pet Insurance for your Ragdoll Cat by Michael [Visitor]

Michael [Visitor] — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:33:07 +0000

I bought my wife a Ragdoll 4 years ago. Most of what is written here is true. However, don’t be mis-lead, Ragdoll cats absolutely DO SHED.

Our Ragdoll is a female, classic blue bi-color; 12 pounds. (Females are smaller than males.) She is extremely smart. We got her when she was 9 weeks old; she plays “fetch” like a dog! Sometimes, she will howl, with a paper wad in front of her on the floor, until it is tossed and she can run after it!

Our Ragdoll has a terrific personality. She is a great addition to the house. (We have no other pets.) But . . . if you decide to get a Ragdoll, keep a brush handy!!

Comment on Aftermath of the Pet Food Recall by Betty [Visitor]

Betty [Visitor] — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 02:50:40 +0000

My Ragdoll has recently developed a undesirable behavior of defecating on my dining room rug. I also took him to the vets and the only thing he found was coilitis and I am currently administering an antibiotic. Is this a behavior problem, outside of company at Christmas nothing has changed in the household. He has never had any behavior problems before and I certainly will try a change of diet.

I feed my 2 rags canned fancy feast and Nature’s Best by Science Diet but it sounds like I should look to something else–thank you for the input.

Comment on Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat by Gabi [Visitor]

Gabi [Visitor] — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 03:22:28 +0000

These are some GREAT tips! I am getting a rag doll soon so I am up for any advice!

Comment on Naming Your Ragdoll Kitten by Pam [Visitor]

Pam [Visitor] — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:25:20 +0000

I have a ragdoll kitten, sealmitts, male, and need a name for him, any suggestions?

Comment on Louie the Ragdoll Cat by Lauren [Visitor]

Lauren [Visitor] — Sun, 13 Jan 2008 02:39:14 +0000

I have two blue mink ragdoll kittens who are sisters. Both female. Violet resembles Louie quite a bit. She is mitted with a blaze between her eyes and a white spot under her nose. The other kitten, Ava is a lynx. They are 7 1/2 months old. Ava weights 7 lbs. and Violet weights 6.5 lbs. They seem a bit bulky in the stomach area. Should I be concerned about their weight? I’m afraid they will be huge when they are full grown! The breeder told me they would weigh 8 lbs. fully grown. What a fib!!! Do you want to see photos of the kittens?

Comment on Homemade Toys For Your Ragdoll Cat by danielle [Visitor]

danielle [Visitor] — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 01:24:55 +0000

milk rings are a very bad idea!! i gave my Ragdoll one and he ate more then half!! since then i havent given him one.

Comment on The Ragdoll Cat Breed by Jenny [Visitor]

Jenny [Visitor] — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:15:18 +0000

My ragdoll cat Kahlua ,
his coat(fur)is very dull.
Is there anything I can do for him ?
or is this normal
Jenny

Comment on Ragdoll Cat Breed Profile: Ragdoll Characteristics by Katherine [Visitor]

Katherine [Visitor] — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 04:11:55 +0000

Children are not evil. I wish you wouldn’t use that term regarding children. Yes, they might show a lack of judgment sometimes but children are not inherently evil.

Comment on Ragdoll Cats: How to Spot the Breed by Katherine [Visitor]

Katherine [Visitor] — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:11:16 +0000

This looks like as good a place to ask my question as anywhere else. I don’t even know for sure if the kitten I have is a Ragdoll or part Ragdoll or what. He’s a stray that was given to me by friends. From the descriptions I’ve read he could be. Do any owners of Ragdolls notice their cat drooling? Its not bad but when he totally relaxes he drools. Is this part of the relaxed part of the breed or what? Nothing is wrong with his mouth and he’s been doing this ever since I got him.

Comment on Ragdoll Cats: How Long Will My Ragdoll Live? by Katherine [Visitor]

Katherine [Visitor] — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:06:56 +0000

You would think the blood tests would show something but you never know. That is so sad. I hope you find something to help him.

Comment on Caring for Your Ragdoll Cat by Katherine [Visitor]

Katherine [Visitor] — Wed, 05 Dec 2007 04:03:12 +0000

Children are not usually evil. I’ve found through the years that its usually the adults who don’t like animals that fit that category. Children might do foolish things but no child is evil.

Comment on Naming Your Ragdoll Kitten by Peggy Bragg [Visitor]

Peggy Bragg [Visitor] — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 20:23:28 +0000

We were fortunate enough to have been adopted by a beautiful liliac point ragdoll last summer. He showed up at our back door nearly starved to death. We had been feeding another feral cat that looked pretty thin and ours just took over. We named our ragdoll Mau as he followed my husband and I around the yard mauing constantly. It is also Egyptian for cat. We caught him, took him to the vet for testing, neutering and shots. He didn’t weigh enough to register. Now he weighs in at about 12 pounds and just keeps growing. He in strictly an indoor cat now and has no desire to go outside. He rarely “maus” now. The only difficulty we have with him is his constant harrassment of my 10-year-old Tortise Shell Calico. She does not want to play with him and growls and hisses when he is near. He jumps at her and counts cou by just touching her.

Comment on Things Are Looking Up by Ashley [Visitor]

Ashley [Visitor] — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 18:11:04 +0000

Hey I got my little ragdoll kitten, Lola at only 7 weeks old, and I’ve had her about a week now. She is adorable and playful, although the first few days she was a handful. These cats can be aggressive, but mostly she is a sweetheart. she loves to be held and cuddled, she’ll purr and greet you at the door when you come home. Just know that not ALL ragdolls are going to be “docile” so make sure you know what you are getting into when you get one.

Comment on Homemade Toys For Your Ragdoll Cat by Abbysnail [Visitor]

Abbysnail [Visitor] — Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:26:21 +0000

Our Ragdoll loves to play with my big blush/powder face (Cosmetic)brush. He carries it everywhere and plays with it on hours. He’ll bring it to me sometimes to toss so he can attack it “on the prowl”

Comment on Is a Ragdoll Cat Right For You? by sheryl [Visitor]

sheryl [Visitor] — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 22:15:58 +0000

It says that ragdolls that won’t shed all over your clothes and furniture but my oscar leaves hairs everywhere and he never stops talking and if i say something to him he always talks back to me

Comment on Behavior Problems and Your Ragdoll Cat by Sherri [Visitor]

Sherri [Visitor] — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 21:33:59 +0000

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.