| A ragdoll cat is a specific breed of cat, a rather large, | | | | As kittens are so small and cute, they can't eat a lot at |
| actually very large, breed of cat. Caring for the ragdoll | | | | once, but they do need a lot of food, with all that |
| isn't too difficult; ragdoll cat care is much the same as | | | | growing to do. So feed them little and often - at least |
| caring for a non ragdoll cat. | | | | 4 times a day at first, you can add some nice fish, a |
| If you are buying a little kitten from a breeder, then you | | | | little beef or tuna to add variety. |
| will probably find the kitten will be nervous and uneasy | | | | Now, I know you probably think cats like milk, well, they |
| for the first few days. It might even cry a little - you | | | | do, but it will likely give them that dreaded diarrhea as |
| know the sound, that little meowing sound kitten's | | | | well, so no cow's milk I'm afraid. |
| make that breaks our hearts. | | | | Now, a ragdoll cat has some benefits to a normal cat - |
| Some people choose to allow the kitten to sleep in | | | | their coat being one of them. They shed less than |
| their beds to make it feel better, and I'm sure your | | | | normal cats, and it doesn't tend to get matted too |
| ragdoll will be happy to snuggle down under the | | | | easily. What does this mean? Well, it means you don't |
| covers. But ideally, your kitten should be kept in a | | | | have to have them professionally groomed often, and |
| smallish room, just for the first few days, because a | | | | you don't need to brush them daily. |
| large room might confuse and scare the kitty. | | | | Once or twice a week will suffice. But it is important to |
| Make sure the ragdoll kitten has access to a litter box | | | | groom weekly, to keep knots at bay and plus your |
| and clean water. Give them a nice big snuggly toy to | | | | new ragdoll kitten will love the attention. |
| cuddle up to; it will make them feel warm and safe. | | | | You will be VERY glad to hear that you don't need to |
| Once you have bought your kitten home, you will be | | | | bath your ragdoll very often, once or twice a year is |
| given a list of the food your ragdoll kitten has been | | | | fine, and that saves on running around after a soapy |
| weaned on. Whatever you do, don't change the diet | | | | cat and trying to stop it escaping. |
| for the first couple of weeks, not unless you want a | | | | As your ragdoll is an indoor cat, not an outdoor cat |
| kitten with diarrhea - all over your house. | | | | (due to their over trusting nature) it you should only |
| I'm sure you would rather not be cleaning up that mess, | | | | need to worm them about 3 times a year maximum, |
| plus it could result in dehydration - for the kitten, not | | | | compared to an average of every three months for |
| you. | | | | an outdoor cat, also check for fleas. |
| So use the same food, and after a couple of weeks, if | | | | If you do want to take you cat outside, treat it as you |
| you want to change the diet without causing rampant | | | | would a dog, ensure your garden is secure, and sit |
| diarrhea, then add a small amount of the new food to | | | | outside with them while they play, remember cat's can |
| the old food, and slowly increase the mixture each | | | | get in some pretty small holes, so they do need |
| week. | | | | watching. |