Comments on: Correcting Cat Behavior Problems

By: Fiona

Fiona — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:10:29 +0000

My mums ragdoll cat has suddenly had a mood change he wants more food, drinks alot more water and is alwats crying for attention, we arnt always home through the day so therefore can not give him more then he gets. We have resently introduced a new kitten to the house but she has been here about 5months now, at first i thought maybe he was jealouse, then soon relised it has only been about 2months he has changed. It kindaa worrys me because he hasnt always wanted our attention this much.

By: Dana

Dana — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 18:48:14 +0000

Litter box problems- We had this same situation (using our sofa as a litter box) with our persian many years ago. He was stressed. Our vet prescribed a kitty “prozac” and we got through it. Ask your vet about any anxiety reducing medication that might make the transition easier for your pet. He was only on the meds a matter of months and started using the litter box regularly within days. We just had to get him through a difficult time.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:21:19 +0000

I bought a six month old female ragdoll from another family who said they were never at home due to one of the childrens medical conditions. I have now had her 2and a half month and she poos anywhere but in the litter tray. I have tried various types of litter and located it in different places. I work from home so there is always company for her. I also have a 10 mth old Tonkinese cat and thet get along very well. However I am at the end of my tether as I have tried everything ,even sectioning her into a smaller room but still she poos everywhere. I really am almost at the point of trying to rehome her but the 3 children love her. Any suggestions please.

By: Elaine Vande Voorde

Elaine Vande Voorde — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:56:06 +0000

I have just in the last week found a stray ragdoll on my farm, I started to make friends with it, by feeding it as it was starving, finally got to pick it up and take it into the house. I put it into a small spare bathroom with mats, food, water and litter box with pine and paper pellets. It peed on the mat and poohed. Then I went outside and got some earth from where I had spotted the cat doing its business. I am hoping this will work, as I won’t let it thru my house. I have another female ragdoll, she is my best friend. I hope to either find the owner, or I have made up my mind to keep and look after this wonderful cat. Went to the vets this morning to see if it had a micro chip or ear tatoo, but it didn’t have. So I will contact the local Spca, pound, etc in my area, then in about two weeks I will claim it. I had the vet test its blood, and a few other things to make sure it is healthy and had it dewormed. It is not spayed yet. The vet said it is about 7 months old. My neighbours said the cat has been running around for 7 weeks or more so I will do my best for the cat. My farm has coyotes, racoons, deer, fox etc, I don’t know how this cat has survived in our winter conditions and the other wild animals. To all who want to know – the ragdoll cats are just super, they love you and family and friends. Hope someone can help me with the litter box thing. Elaine

By: wende

wende — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 17:55:38 +0000

i have a 13 month old female xciteddoll that liks to lay ruff! she will get over excited and bite! when i give her a strong no!!! she gets more agressive. how can i stop this behavior?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 20 Feb 2009 01:02:55 +0000

i have a 12 month old rag doll cat i had him desexed (male) to try and stop this behaviour he has wee and poo on our brand new couch, any suggestions