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Do ragdolls sleep with you?

Do ragdolls sleep with you?

It’s true: some of the traits that we love about our dogs are the same ones that we love about our Ragdolls. Just don’t tell them we told you so. Ragdolls prefer to be with their people, whether that means following you from room to room, napping on your lap, or sleeping in your bed.

Are Ragdolls smart?

In addition to being so calm and affectionate, Ragdoll cats are also highly intelligent. With a bit of patience, it’s possible to teach them basic tricks like ‘fetch’ and ‘roll over’. Despite their easy-going nature, Ragdoll cats still have needs that must be met.

Do Ragdolls need baths?

Ragdoll cats are very clean pets on their own. Therefore, they don’t need to be bathed too often. Start bathing your cat, or rather rinsing it, when it is a kitten. It is very important that it gets used to lukewarm water and the bathroom environment.

What problems do ragdolls have?

The Ragdoll is a relatively healthy breed with just a few known health issues:

  • Obesity.
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a form of heart disease.
  • Urinary tract issues, such as bladder stones.
  • Hairballs, due to a long coat.

Do ragdolls shed a lot of hair?

Ragdolls are longhaired cats, so you have to expect a certain amount of shedding from this breed. But they don’t shed as much as you might think, given their thick coats. In the winter, your Ragdoll will develop a thicker coat, which they will have to shed come spring.

How many kittens can a ragdoll cat have?

Litter Size of Ragdoll Cat. Litter size in cats differ in different cat breeds and even the cats of the same breed.Ragdoll cats may have up to 7 kittens in a litter but that does not usually happen.Average litter size for Ragdoll cat is around 5 kittens.

Can a ragdoll cat have short hair?

The Ragdoll breed has a sturdy frame with soft, medium length fur in different shades of brown and gray. If you feel your cat has shorter hair than you expected, and he IS a purebred Ragdoll, discuss this with your vet.

How to find a declawed cat to adopt?

Attempt to feed a cat for several days and see if it is truly feral.

  • Contact the humane societies and shelters in your area to see if there are any programs to control feral cat populations in your area.
  • Look for a local “Trap,Neuter,Return” program.
  • Check with the TNR program to find out where you can borrow or rent traps.
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    Ruth Doyle