Cat Proof Your Home

September 10, 2011

You’ve heard of child-proofing your home, but did you know that any of the hundreds of common household items that could be harmful to your Ragdoll cat? These harmful items include everything from laundry soap, dishwashing powder, bleach, household cleaners, medication, fertilizer, and pesticides to onions and coffee grounds. The old saying “Curiosity Killed the [...]

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Aggressive Behaviors and Your Ragdoll Cat

September 3, 2011

Aggressive behavior is a problem for many cat owners. There are different types of aggressive behaviors your Ragdoll cat can exhibit; getting to the bottom of this behavior means determining which type of aggression you are dealing with. You want to determine what triggers the aggression and who it is directed to. Is your Ragdoll [...]

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Catnip’s Effects and Your Ragdoll Cat

August 27, 2011

You’ve heard stories from cat owners adamantly opposed to catnip: it’s a drug; your cat will go wild strung up on the stuff. Some cats could simply care less. Why is it then that some cats climb the rafters on catnip and others are totally unaffected? No one really knows the answer for sure; all [...]

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Ragdoll Cats: Dealing with Hairball Problems

August 20, 2011

Hairballs are a problem for many cat owners. Ragdolls do not suffer fewer or more hairballs than any other breed; however, one hairball on your hardwood floors or Berber carpet is one hairball too many. Hairballs are as much a problem for your Ragdoll cat as they are for your floor. If your cat develops [...]

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Ragdoll Cat First Aid: Treating Bites and Cuts

August 13, 2011

Cats tend not to bleed profusely when injured. The exception to this is when a large blood vessel or artery is severed. Manipulation of the injury can cause further damage to the surrounding tissue; keep your Ragdoll cat still and calm. If your Ragdoll is injured and bleeding it is best to get him or [...]

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