Ragdoll Cat Dental Care: Caring for Your Cat’s Teeth

September 6, 2006

Many Ragdoll owners do not brush their cat’s teeth. If this is you and you do not regularly care for your Ragdoll’s teeth, you should know that bacteria is building up that will result in tooth loss. A side effect of the bacteria can result in soft tissue and organ damage. If [...]

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Is Your Ragdoll Safe from Heartworm?

September 5, 2006

Ragdoll cats need to be kept indoors almost exclusively due to their non-aggressive natures. If your Ragdoll cat never ventures outdoors, do you need to concern yourself with heartworm?
Cats are not immune to heartworm, regardless of how much of their time is spent indoors. If your cat lives in an area [...]

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Ragdoll Cats and Feline Arthritis

August 31, 2006

Arthritis is not a common aliment for cats. Arthritis usually develops in cats that have been in an accident and had injury to their joints or bones. Arthritis is inflammation of your cat’s joints; there are several types of arthritis that cats are susceptible to.
Feline arthritis typically comes in two different [...]

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Elderly Ragdoll Cats and the Litter Box

August 30, 2006

As your Ragdoll cats age they become prone to the occasional litter box accidents. When cats age, their vision fades and they become prone to senior moments of disorientation. When this happens you may find litter box accidents on your carpets and floors. Here are several tips to help your senior Ragdoll cat [...]

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How to Find a Good Veterinarian for Your Ragdoll Cat

August 29, 2006

Caring for your Ragdoll cat’s health means trips to the veterinarian for regularly scheduled checkups and veterinary care as needed. Here are several tips to help you find the best veterinarian for your Ragdoll cat.

Word-of-mouth recommendations are an excellent way to find a veterinarian. If you’re new to the area check with the [...]

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How to Minimize Stress for Your Elderly Ragdoll Cat

August 28, 2006

As your Ragdoll cat ages their needs change. The care you provide your elderly Ragdoll cat will help prevent some of the problems faced by elderly cats. Here are several tips to help you care for your elderly Ragdoll cat.
Elderly cats (and people) do not like change. Your Ragdoll cat has a [...]

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