Ragdoll Cat Home

Table of Contents

Chapter 1

Origins and History of The Ragdoll Breed

• A. The First Ragdolls
• B. The Ragdoll Franchise
• C. The International Ragdoll Cat Association (IRCA)
• D. 'Ragamuffin' cats

Chapter 2

Characteristics

• A. Temperament
  • 1. Ragdolls are best indoors
  • 2. Ragdolls are smart
• B. Appearance
• C. Colors and Patterns
  • 1. Colors
  • 2. Patterns
• D. Development
• E. Elderly Ragdoll cats

Chapter 3

Feeding Ragdoll Cats

• A. Feeding Ragdoll Kittens
  • 1. Introductory food
  • 2. Switching to dry food
  • 3. Choosing and preparing kitten food
  • 4. Dry vs wet foods
  • 5. Kitten treats
• B. Feeding Ragdoll Adults
  • 1. Food Myths
  • 2. Other foods to avoid
• C. Feeding Pregnant Ragdolls
• D. Supplements to avoid
  • 1. Alfalfa powder and sprouts
  • 2. Raw vegetables
  • 3. Spices
  • 4. Yeast
  • 5. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)

Chapter 4:

Health and Fitness

• A. Common Ragdoll cat diseases
  • 1. Hip dysplasia
  • 2. Feline hypertrophic myopathy
  • 3. Constipation
  • 4. Dental problems
• B. First aid for Ragdoll cats
• C. Required inoculations and when to administer
  • 1. What do inoculations do?
  • 2. What inoculations does my Ragdoll need?
  • 3. When should inoculations be administered?
  • 4. Can pregnant Ragdolls be vaccinated?
  • 5. Are there any possible reactions?
• D. Treating external parasites
• 1. Fleas
• 2. Mites
• 3. Ticks
• E. Treating Internal Parasites
  • 1. How your cat can get worms
  • 2. Common types of worms

Chapter 5

Ragdoll Cat Social Needs

• A. Understanding cat behavior
  • 1. Biting and scratching
  • 2. Deliberate aggression
  • 3. Finicky eating
  • 4. Shyness
  • 5. Wool-sucking
• B. Cat body language
  • 1. Aggression and Relaxation
  • 2. Contentedness and happiness
  • 2. Playfulness and humor
  • 3. Disgust and repulsion
  • 4. Attention seeking
  • 5. Territorial mode
• C. Interacting and playing with your Ragdoll Cat
  • 1. Why playing with your cat is vital
  • 2. Using cat toys
  • 3. Reminders when playing with your Ragdoll

Chapter 6

Grooming and Caring for Ragdoll Cats

• A. Brushing
• B. Bathing
• C. Clipping your Ragdoll's nails
  • 1. How to determine if your cat has eye irritations
  • 2. Treating Ragdoll eye problems
• E. Cleaning your Ragdoll's ears
  • 1. How to check the ears
  • 2. How to clean the ears

Chapter 7

Obedience and Behavioral Training

• 1. Introducing your Ragdoll into your home
• 2. Litter box training
• 3. Correcting litter box problems
• 4. Teaching house manners
  • Further Reading: Complete Cat Training Book
• 5. Addressing behavioral problems

Chapter 8

Breeding, Neutering and Spaying

• A. Becoming a registered breeder, breeders code, criteria and ethics
  • 1. Qualifications
  • 2. Registering
  • 3. Breeding your first litter
  • 4. Selling your kittens
  • 5. The Breeder's Code of Ethics
• B. Breeding and Registration Policies
  • 1. Rules
  • 2. Registering your litter
  • 3. Fees and grading
• C. Using Stud Lists
  • 1. What are stud lists for?
  • 2. Where can I get stud lists?
  • 3. How can I add my stud?
• D. Feeding your queen
  • 1. Supplements and vaccines
  • 2. Delivery
• E. Caring for and special needs of kittens
  • 1. Kitten food
  • 2. Inoculations
  • 3. Bringing your Ragdoll home
• F. How to grade and list your kittens
  • 1. Listing
  • 2. Grading
  • 3. Levels of recognition
• G. Neutering and Spaying
  • 1. Benefits of spaying and neutering
  • 2. How it's done
  • 3. When to spay or neuter

Chapter 9

Showing Your Ragdoll Cat

• A. Spotting good Ragdoll characteristics for the purposes of showing.
• 1. Size and posture
• 2. Colors and patterns
• 3. Health
• 4. Quality

B. Preparing for Showing

• 1. Signing up
• 2. What you need
• 3. Preparing for shows
• 4. Breed standards
• 5. Judging

Chapter 10

Ragdoll: Pet Owner Laws

• A. The Animal Welfare Act (UK)
• B. Cat vaccinations
• C. Feral cats

Chapter 11

Going on Vacation/Leaving Your Ragdoll at Home

• A. Boarding kennels
  • 1. How to choose a pet kennel
  • 2. Questions to ask the boarding kennel before signing up your cat
• B. Pet sitters
  • 1. Advantages of hiring a pet sitter
  • 2. How to choose a pet sitter
  • 3. Where to find a good pet sitter
  • 4. Things to do before leaving your pet with a sitter
• C. Vet boarding

Chapter 12

Choosing a Ragdoll Veterinarian

• A. Searching for a veterinarian
• C. Inspecting the veterinarian's clinic
• Useful Websites

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