The ragdoll cat is a big breed of cat, greatest known because of its easygoing plus mellow nature. They possess long, thick fur jackets and markings that look like a siamese. Caring for your ragdoll cat should involve the regular feeding and tidying schedule, along with normal visits to the veterinarian for checkups and vaccines. If you take good care of your ragdoll kitty, will be healthy, happy, plus a much better active pet that you should enjoy.
Feeding
Fresh foods and water is definitely an absolute necessity for your ragdoll. It is recommended that you always have a bowl packed with dried-out out food made for your feline, as well as a bowl of clean water. Moist your meals are most likely not necessary on a daily schedule, but it is really up to you, and what your ragdoll prefers.
You may need to experiment with different brands and flavors of wet food. This may offer extra nutrients by means of adding variety to your ragdoll's diet. We recommend serving your ragdoll one of the premium brands of food, as the quality is usually better. Generally, kittens must have a special formula of food, so check with your vet or local pet store if you are not sure.
A person should try to clean water bowl daily, and the meals bowl as much as possible to prevent bacteria and germs from building upward.
Grooming
Ragdoll coats can vary in thickness and hair type. The normal ragdoll hair is fairly thick and very easy to the touch. The size of the fur can become medium to long.
They usually do a good job of grooming themselves and don't require excessive brushing. It is a good idea to brush them strenuously a couple of times a week to prevent matting of the fur. The other reason for brushing on a regular schedule is if you happen to find a knot forming, you can easily brush it out before it gets out of control.
Ragdolls tend to enjoy grooming and make it easy for you to brush away!
Bathing
Bathing is not really necessary if regular grooming is done. It may be beneficial to give your ragdoll a bath a couple of times a year, to clean the coat if really dirty or if they have gotten into something that can not be brushed out.
Make sure that you use a shampoo and conditioner that is formulated especially for cats, as regular human products may be harmful to your ragdoll.
Claws
Declawing a cat is a controversial subject and one that brings many different opinions. We generally don't recommend declawing a ragdoll unless it will help with the safety within a household, specifically with children. Clipping the claws can be done on a regular basis to avoid damage to your furniture or other items in the house, so if that is your only reason for declawing the cat, your decision should be weighed carefully because it is not reversible.
Keep in mind that if a ragdoll cat is declawed, it should be limited in it's exposure to the outside world. Without front claws, a ragdoll doesn't have much of a defense against other animals or threats that it might encounter.
Litterbox
The litterbox should be kept in a fairly secluded area to allow for privacy, but not so out of the way that it is difficult to access for cleaning. Typically, a laundry room or other spare room is a good location.
We all recommend scooping out typically the inside of the container at least once a new day and actually exchanging the litter weekly. For those who have more than one cat, then it may be necessary to clean the box twice daily, morning and night for example.
There are many different brands and types of litter out there, it is just a matter of preference. The most important thing is to find something that your cat will use, is not hard to keep clean and affordable for your budget.
Veterinarian
You need to take your ragdoll to a veterinarian on a regular basis according to the actual recommend. You will want to get vaccination shots and any other treatments that will keep your cat healthy and safe.
There may be special considerations if your ragdoll spends more time outside, such as pest control and a higher susceptibility to disease. Make sure you discuss this with your vet and work out a plan that makes sense.
