Ragdoll Cats

Nutrition and the Elderly Ragdoll Cat

February 12, 2010

As your Ragdoll cat ages, their metabolism slows. Elderly cats require fewer calories than their younger relatives. As a cat owner you need to take their changing dietary requirements into consideration as they age. Your senior cat gets less physical exercise. As a result their muscle mass decreases and their percentage of body fat increases. [...]

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Why Your Ragdoll Cat Should Not Go Outside

February 9, 2010

Outdoor cats face many dangers around your home; these dangers are not worth the enjoyment your Ragdoll might receive from chasing a bug or sitting on your lawn. Ragdoll cats are exclusively indoor cats; they don’t have the backyard smarts to defend against another animal or get away from a speeding automobile. Ragdolls are by [...]

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Trimming Cat Claws

February 6, 2010

Your Ragdoll cat needs to have its nails trimmed about once a month. If you can hear your cat’s nails going across the kitchen floor it’s time for a trimming. Never use a pair of scissors when trimming your Ragdoll cat’s nails. Use cat nail trimmers or even a pair of nail clippers for humans. [...]

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Nutrition for the Adult Ragdoll Cat

February 3, 2010

Adult cats with healthy lifestyles require cat food formulated for their individual stage of life. Quality, premium cat foods come in different varieties for each stage of your cat’s life. You should monitor your cat’s food intake and pay attention to body shape and weight. Your adult cat should have a body that is proportioned; [...]

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Cat Proof Your House

January 31, 2010

Just because your Ragdoll cat is an exclusively indoor cat does not mean there aren’t hazards in your home. There are steps you can take to ensure your home is cat friendly. 1. Make sure the plants you have in your home are completely out of reach or are of a non-poisonous variety. If you [...]

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