Correcting Litter Box Problems

October 2, 2009

Your Ragdoll kitten learned how to use the litter box from his or her mother. Most cats pick up litter box behaviors quickly and easily. Occasionally, problems with the litter box arise and need to be corrected. There are a number of reasons your cat may have problems with the litter box. Your first stop [...]

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How to Train Your Cat

October 2, 2009

Can your cat really be trained? Cats are independent creatures and interact with pet owners on their own terms. Many people think cats cannot be trained because of this independence. In spite of this it is fairly easy to teach cats some tasks. To do this you’ll need to understand a little cat psychology. A [...]

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Ragdoll Cat Basics

September 29, 2009

Ragdoll cats are large, fluffy easy-going cats with large blue eyes. Most have light colored coats with darker markings on their faces, ears, legs, and tails. Ragdolls are large cats; the males may weigh 20 pounds or more. Ragdoll cats are slow to mature; they will develop colors until age 2 and reach their full [...]

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How to Spot a Ragdoll Cat

September 26, 2009

Ragdoll cats are often confused with other breeds that share similar color points and long coats. These breeds look similar in many respects; however Ragdolls are easily identified on closer inspection. There are also some mixed breed cats out there that look like Ragdoll cats. Persians share similar markings with Ragdoll cats of the color [...]

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Understanding Cat Allergies

September 23, 2009

Having pet allergies does not mean you cannot have a cat or that you must get rid of the cat you have. This problem can be resolved by changing some factors of your environment. Your pet allergies are triggered by allergens; these are things like pollen and Ragdoll dander that evoke an allergic reaction when [...]

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Trimming Your Cat’s Nails

September 20, 2009

If you have ever returned home to find your favorite sofa clawed to shreds you might say your Ragdoll cat is misbehaving; while your favorite sofa may be ruined, this is perfectly normal behavior for your cat. Your Ragdoll scratches to remove the dead husk from their nails so that new nail can grow. This [...]

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