Monday, August 8, 2011

Ragdoll Kittens

Ragdoll kittens need special care, just like any other kittens. The first time you bring one home, you will need to take some things into consideration. Firstly, a kitten needs to be at least 12 weeks old before you bring him home, if he is only 6-8 weeks, and the breeder says it's alright, then find another breeder.

No reputable breeder should let you have a kitten too young, and less than 12 weeks is far too young. Before 12 weeks, the kitten might not be fully weaned, and suffer from diarrhea and sickness, causing dehydration, weakness and even death. Even if the result is not so serious, the kitten might suffer behavioral problems associated with leaving its mother too young. So, remember 12 weeks at least, no less.

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Most kittens will be skittish and nervous when you get them home, they are used to being around their mothers and brothers and sisters, not around you. So treat them carefully, it is important that you pick a local breeder, not one miles and miles away, because a 12 week old kitten will not do well traveling half way across the country in your car, keep the travel time to a minimum.

When you get your ragdoll kitten home, minimize the stress by keeping the kitten in one room, with you, make sure a litter tray is nearby and you show the kitten where it is. Give the kitten clean water and make sure you have some food - the one that the kitten has been weaned on.

Don't change the food for the first few weeks, the kitten will struggle to adapt to the change, it may suffer from diarrhea, sickness and lethargy. Instead, keep to the regimented food, feeding small amounts and often, and add any new food in small amounts to the old food, so the change is implemented slowly before proper bacterial environment in cats' stomach develops.

Remember, unlike many cats, ragdoll cats should never be allowed out by themselves, they are a trusting breed that lacks the street smarts of many other breeds, you should keep them in the house always, and work on leash training when they are old enough. Ragdolls are an intelligent breed, one capable of learning leash training in a matter of days, they respond well to both treats and affection, so use this in your training.

As ragdolls love attention so much, your new ragdoll kitten will likely follow you around all day. Ragdolls hate to be left alone, so ensure you spend as much time with your new kitten as possible, and they should never be left alone for more than 3 hours at a time regularly.

Ragdolls are a very adaptable breed; they will quickly get used to the new house, new routines, and to you. Make sure they have everything they need, all the comfort they require, and enough toys and games to keep them entertained.

If you don't offer them enough toys and playthings, they will likely use whatever they can find around the house as a toy or scratching post, whether it's the furniture or the books, clothes, shoes. Don't allow your ragdoll kitten to get bored, and they will offer you many years of companionship from their gentle, loving nature, curled up on your knee.

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David Jameson is a Ragdoll Cat lover, helping people to learn how to live with Ragdoll Cats.

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