Posted in Ragdoll Cats on Sep 29th, 2006
Ragdoll cats are the most intelligent breed of cat around; they are eager to please their owners and can be easily trained as a result. As with any animal, Ragdolls respond to training best when reinforced with rewards. This reward can be in the form of verbal praise or a treat. One example [...]
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Posted in Ragdoll Cats on Sep 28th, 2006
Ragdoll cats are a hearty breed that has very few health problems. A healthy Ragdoll with proper diet and exercise can live to be twenty years old. One common problem with Ragdoll cats is they tend to have sensitive stomachs. This can result in frequent vomiting when eating their food too fast or [...]
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Posted in Ragdoll Cats on Sep 27th, 2006
Unwanted behaviors such as scratching and climbing can be corrected with persistence. If your Ragdoll does not respond to a stern “No” you may need to reinforce this with a spray bottle, a whistle, or shaking a metal can filled with coins. When you do this it is important to understand the cat [...]
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Posted in Ragdoll Cats on Sep 25th, 2006
If you are a new Ragdoll cat owner, you probably have many questions about caring for your new furry critter. Here is a simple introduction to caring for your Ragdoll cat and building your relationship. Ragdolls are extremely affectionate cats; they have very few hang-ups and are very easy to care for.
The first [...]
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