More Care and Feeding of your Ragdoll cat
Oct 12th, 2005 by Rob
Ragdolls cats are extremely intelligent and fancy their owners. Training your Ragdoll cat will be much more successful if you do it by rewarding your cat for positive behavior. For instance, Ragdoll cats can be easily trained not to scratch your furniture and to use a scratching post by lavishing attention on them when they scratch the post. Be warned, like most breeds, Ragdoll cats tend to be their own boss when they choose to do so.
Ragdoll cats do not shed excessively; they require little care to maintain their coats in excellent condition. Ragdoll cats have soft rabbit like coats that do not mat. Their coat does require occasional brushing or combing; the long fur near their hindquarters should be brushed weekly. For the most part Ragdoll cats enjoy being groomed; this is not the case when it comes to trimming their nails. If you do not clip their nails regularly your Vet may be the only person able to accomplish this task.
Many Ragdoll cats do not have the instinct to defend when attacked; Ragdolls should therefore be kept as an indoor cat. You may be able to train your Ragdoll on a leash so they can go for walks outdoors. Feed your Ragdoll cat high quality food; give them fresh water, regular checkups at the Vet, proper vaccinations, and lots of love. Occasionally feeding of a bit of fresh raw beef helps to clean your Ragdoll’s teeth and provides an excellent source of nutrients; however, be very careful that the beef is clean and has been handled properly before feeding it to your Ragdoll cat.
Ragdoll Cats Owner Guide: Learn How to Easily Train, Feed, Care For & Groom Your Ragdoll Cats