Saturday, October 8, 2016

Before Buying Ragdoll Kittens For Sale In Tennessee

By Edward Carter


Most likely you are in the market now in looking for a pet cat. A little earlier you may have seen a ragdoll kittens for sale in Tennessee sign and are intrigued into making a purchase of this popular cat. Before you do dig into your pockets and make a commitment, do read on for more extra bits of information which may strengthen or change your decision.

This cat has the rather unique ability of going fully limp and seemingly boneless once it is handled or picked up, hence the name ragdoll. In terms of fur colors, it comes in the range of hues in the blue and red spectrum. A true ragdoll will always have blue eyes, the only color of eyes for this breed. When the males reach adulthood, it can get as heavy as twenty pounds, while the females can reach fifteen pounds.

If you are looking for great loving traits in a pet, then you cannot go wrong with this cat. Remember though that they are also friendly with anybody, even strangers, so it is very easy for them to be stolen by about anybody. They also do not fare well in any fight, especially against strays and outdoor animals. Always do your best in to keep them indoors as much as possible to avoid any untoward incidents.

The ragdoll is also a breed that loves to be near or around water, and sometimes even in it. Given this attribute, it goes without saying that bathing or cleaning this cat will pose no problem with potential owners. Its fur is prone to tangling and matting however, and needs to be brushed at least twice a week. Expect shedding to get worse around springtime as the cat gets rid of its winter coat.

Apart from preventing matting and tangling, the regular brushing ritual will assist in overall coat maintenance. Its skin regularly secrete essential oils for fur maintenance, and brushing will help distribute these oils evenly throughout. Likewise the ritual of regular brushing will also increase the bonding between you and your ragdoll.

This breed also has the trait of following you around wherever you go, very much like a dog. Other cats will just sit and lounge around while you pass by, but this one will not. It also only paws things it is curious in rather than claw it, so they are safe to be left around children. They therefore really do not to be declawed at all which many cat owners are wont to do.

They will reach around fifteen to twenty years in age. Given additional care and nutrition they can extend this life span. It is also very important they be kept inside all the time to also avoid any infectious diseases that they may acquire from other animals and the like.

Thus this article has shown some good information you need to know about this breed prior to your purchase. Always remember to get a lot of information on whatever pet you choose as it takes a lot of commitment to look after one.




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