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Advice for new Ragdoll owner?
I pick up my new kitten tomorrow, she's 3 months old, a bluepoint ragdoll and gorgeous. I had intended to get a boy when she declared her ownership of me and I fell in love.
I have named her Darcy (gave her a choice of several names and that's the only one she responded to) and part of me wishes that tomorrow would hurry up so I can bring her home. Does anyone have any advice for a Ragdoll owner (I have had cats before, three) but this is my first time going non-moggie? Is there anything that the sites don't tell you about? |
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Can't offer any Ragdoll advice Raye but hope all goes well for you and Darcy tomorrow!
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Can't offer any Ragdoll advice Raye but hope all goes well for you and Darcy tomorrow!
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Thank you - tomorrow night in MKR forum I will likely be all "omg she just meowed and oh dear why did they decide to make that
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Is she going to be an indoor cat or an outdoor cat?
Where are you getting her from? My seal colour point http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...S01/photo4.jpg My red colourpoint http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/TWS01/008-1.jpg my blue tabby tortie bicolour http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m..._071636540.jpg 3 is a small number most people I know have more, current record holder is two of my friends who both have 10 each |
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Is she going to be an indoor cat or an outdoor cat?
Where are you getting her from? My seal colour point http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m...S01/photo4.jpg My red colourpoint http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/TWS01/008-1.jpg my blue tabby tortie bicolour http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m..._071636540.jpg 3 is a small number most people I know have more, current record holder is two of my friends who both have 10 each Your cats are gorgeous, I have been in love with the breed for a very long time, their nature appeals to me, as well as the fact that they are beautiful. Unfortunately, I am not allowed more than one pet (and it took a third of a year to get permission to even have that). Luckily (or unluckily) I was made redundant from my full-time job last month so I am at home full time to get her settled. |
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Ultimately she is a cat but as she is an indoor cat, scratch posts tall ones as raggies are bigger than standard moggies.
The main thing is grooming, they all have different coats all mine are different, but they need to be combed forwards and brushed backwards if that makes sense to prevent matts and tangles in their undercoat...get grooming from day one. Toys toys and toys indoor cats need to be kept entertained they are hard work. Don't wear black all the time like I do ![]() That's just from the one lol http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m.../imagejpg2.jpg |
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Ultimately she is a cat but as she is an indoor cat, scratch posts tall ones as raggies are bigger than standard moggies.
The main thing is grooming, they all have different coats all mine are different, but they need to be combed forwards and brushed backwards if that makes sense to prevent matts and tangles in their undercoat...get grooming from day one. Toys toys and toys indoor cats need to be kept entertained they are hard work. Don't wear black all the time like I do ![]() That's just from the one lol http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m.../imagejpg2.jpg I have purchased a fair few toys, a few ball things, a layered scratching post and some feather things, and as I am at home I will be able to amuse her (until I get a job - which I hope will be soon). |
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That's one heck of a lot of fur. I will admit that one of the first things I did after she decided she was mine was getting a double-sided grooming brush, that's interesting (the method) will definitely take note of that. I have to say that a main reason I was attracted to the breed (apart from the nature) was the fur, I used to love brushing my old moggie's coat (and his fur was very fine and short).
I have purchased a fair few toys, a few ball things, a layered scratching post and some feather things, and as I am at home I will be able to amuse her (until I get a job - which I hope will be soon). This is the best thing I ever bought for them...may be overkill for the one but they love standing tall to scratch out http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/s...h_posts/194645 |
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like I say it depends on their coat, my seal is finer and you can generally just comb forwards and probably get away with twice a week. The other two every other day would be the minimum. I tend to do it every day then give them a webbox stick afterwards to get back in their good graces..
This is the best thing I ever bought for them...may be overkill for the one but they love standing tall to scratch out http://www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/cats/s...h_posts/194645 I picked her up this morning and brought her home with me and she batted at the mice a bit but did a runner when one of them smacked her back in the face (was hilarious to watch). She's currently sleeping on the chair next to my feet having exhausted herself running around the flat like a mad thing for the last half-hour. https://www.instagram.com/allthedarcy/ |
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That looks amazing. For now I have a two layer thing with a hammock and loads of rope and hanging mice.
I picked her up this morning and brought her home with me and she batted at the mice a bit but did a runner when one of them smacked her back in the face (was hilarious to watch). She's currently sleeping on the chair next to my feet having exhausted herself running around the flat like a mad thing for the last half-hour. https://www.instagram.com/allthedarcy/ It looks like she's settled in already
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Gorgeous!
This is my seal point: http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF0168.jpg http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF0173.jpg She's gorgeous but not as laid back and floppy as she's meant to be! I would also say - don't wear black, and get Darcy used to being groomed. Groom every day if possible. Big (she has a pedigree name, but she's always been 'Big') has extremely dense fur and the under-layer gets very knotty! She has been known to have slugs, snails and twigs tangled in her coat (which obviously Darcy won't being an indoor cat!) We have her shaved every year due to the knots and because she gets FAR too hot in the summer - the vet says she has the densest coat he's ever seen.... Here are the before and after photos... ![]() http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...s/DSCF0003.jpg http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...otos/after.jpg |
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She's gorgeous!
It looks like she's settled in already ![]() |
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That looks amazing. For now I have a two layer thing with a hammock and loads of rope and hanging mice.
I picked her up this morning and brought her home with me and she batted at the mice a bit but did a runner when one of them smacked her back in the face (was hilarious to watch). She's currently sleeping on the chair next to my feet having exhausted herself running around the flat like a mad thing for the last half-hour. https://www.instagram.com/allthedarcy/ |
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oh she is beautiful!!
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Not quite, she's still finding hiding places and she hasn't made use of her litter tray yet (though I have shown her where it is several times). Right now she's enjoying eating my toes.
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Isn't she?!
Aw bless.. how is she doing now? I had to take the bus to the vet (it's not close and I don't drive) and she ended up with lots of fans, everyone who saw her said "she's so beautiful," and "she's gorgeous," think that she enjoyed the admiration a lot more than the journey itself
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She is adorable!
I have a Birman and have just bought a Furminator which has been great for keeping his coat groomed, much better than any other brush or comb I've tried. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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She is adorable!
I have a Birman and have just bought a Furminator which has been great for keeping his coat groomed, much better than any other brush or comb I've tried. https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 |
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