If you are a Ragdoll cat owner experiencing behavior problems or you just want up-to-date care, feeding, training, and grooming information specific to the Ragdoll cat breed, you're going to want to read every word of this article. I'm going to give you my best Ragdoll cat tips that I've learned from other veterinarians, breeders, and pet owners just like you.

My name is Ben Harper, I'm a retired veterinarian and have owned Ragdoll cats for fifteen years. Like you, I adore my pets...and there's so much to learn about these cats.

I've spoken with Ragdoll breeders, other veterinarians, groomers, and most importantly Ragdoll cat owners about the best ways to keep my pets well behaved and happy. I took vigorous notes and compiled months of my own research.

Well, the good news is that you can have a healthy, happy, well behaved Ragdoll cat even if you're having behavioral problems now. With the right tools and a little patience, you can work through behavioral problems like shredding your furniture or missing the litter box.

After a few months of implementing the strategies and advice from Ragdoll cat experts, Louie is now the best behaved (and I think the happiest) cat in the neighborhood.

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While Reading "Ragdoll Cat Secrets" You'll Discover:

Ragdoll Cat Breed Origins & Bizarre History

4 Things to Remember When Shopping for a Ragdoll Kitten

Which is Better for You: A Male or Female Cat, Adult or Kitten?

9 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying From a Ragdoll Breeder

What You Must Have Before Bringing Your New Kitten Home

How to Easily Train Your Ragdoll Cat (Without Being Harsh or Unkind)

How to Teach Your Ragdoll Cat to Perform Tricks Like "Shake a Paw"

8 Ways to "Cat-Proof" Your Home The Right Way

An Extensive Health Checklist to Make Sure Your Ragdoll Cat is Healthy

The Best Food That Your Ragdoll Cat Will Love to Eat

How to Stop Messy Hairballs

How to Solve Problems With the Litter Box

I've Also Included in "Ragdoll Cat Secrets":

Things the Pet Shops Never Tell You, Such As...

Two Places That You Should Never Buy a Cat

How to Prepare a Safe Room for Your New Kitten

The Best Toys That Your Ragdoll Cat Will LOVE

The Stages of Development for Your Ragdoll Cat

How to Read Cat Food Labels (This is Very Important)

A Simple Way to Get Your Ragdoll Cat to Take Medicine

Common Ragdoll Cat Health Problems

An Easy Guide to Bathing Your Ragdoll Cat

What to Do if Your Ragdoll Cat is Lost

And lots more!

How To Take Care Of Your Ragdoll Cat:

Ragdoll Care

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In this article, I present five great tips for caring for your Ragdoll Cat. I hope you enjoy reading it and learn something new at the same time.

1. Always make time for your Ragdoll

Ragdoll Cats are notoriously sociable creatures and require a lot more attention than other breeds. It is important to make you spend time with your Ragdoll preferably every day. Without your interaction, they could quickly develop behavioural problems. You can give your cat the attention it needs by simply playing with them or grooming them.

2. Groom your Ragdoll at least once a week

Although Ragdoll Cat's require less grooming than other long-haired cats, it is important to groom them at least once a week. Not only will your cat have a beautifully groomed coat but it will also prevent the chances of them getting hairballs.

3. Don't let your Ragdoll outdoors alone

These cats should be either be kept indoors or be closely monitored if they are outdoors. Their gentle demeanour means that they will not defend themselves if attacked and they are at risk of contracting parasites.

4. Prevent scratching by covering the affected area with tin foil

Many cat breeders and owners have problems with their cats clawing furniture and other objects around the home. An easy way to stop this is by wrapping tin foil around the object. Cats do not like the texture of the foil and cease scratching it.

5. Make sure your Ragdoll has plenty of toys to play with

One of the most rewarding aspects of owning a Cat is watching it play (and even joining in!). Playing is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle for your Ragdoll. Not only does it provide fantastic exercise but allows cat and owner to bond, so it is important that your Ragdoll has plenty of toys to play with. Toys can either be bought from a pet store or found around the house. Something as mundane as a cardboard box or a large bottle top can provide hours of entertainment.

Daniel Dutton is the founder of Ragdoll Cat Info, an informational website dedicated to owners and breeders of Ragdoll Cats.

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In this article, I will give a brief overview of the Ragdoll Cat & Kitten for the benefit of animal-lovers considering buying and/or breeding this remarkable animal.

History

The original Ragdoll Cat Breeder was Anne Barker who created the breed in the 1960's and they were brought worldwide attention by Denny and Laura Dayton. Anne bred Ragdolls from predominately Persian and Burmese breeds that had desirable traits such as a large size, a placid demeanor and a fondness of being around humans.

Physical Description

Although they are large compared to other breeds (males are between 12-20lbs and females are between 10-15lb, on average), they are very gentle beings and are generally happy to be picked up by people. They have a muscular body with short legs, however because they are docile, they should not be left outside for prolonged periods - or at all - as they will not defend themselves if attacked. For this reason, Ragdoll Cat breeders will tell you it is very much an "indoor" cat. Ragdoll's have large blue eyes and rounded ears that tilt forward slightly.

Coat

The Ragdoll Cat is a medium-long haired cat that are categorized into one of the following colors:

Seal - Fawn and dark brown

Chocolate - Ivory and chocolate brown

Blue - Pale gray and dark gray

Lilac - Frosty white and pinkish gray

They also have different patterns on their fur that Ragdoll cat breeders split into the following categories:

Color point - Dark colored feet, ears, tail and face with a lighter body color and no white markings. Mitted - Similar to a color point but with white paws, chin, stomach and ruff. Bi-color - Dark points on the ears and tail and light between the eyes. Dark points also on the back with a pink nose and paw pads.

Although it has a soft medium-long coat, a Ragdoll Cat will not require to be groomed constantly and it's fur will not matt or shed to excess.

Personality

As previously mentioned, Ragdoll Cats are sociable creatures so you must be able to give them attention and not leave them alone for long periods. They are also quiet and not particularly active. They make a loving companion that is easy to train and will got along with other cats.

Summary

I hope you now understand a little more about Ragdoll Cats and if you decide that the Ragdoll is right for you, you will discover it can be a highly rewarding experience.

Daniel Dutton is the founder of Ragdoll Cat Info, an informational website dedicated to owners and breeders of Ragdoll Cats.

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