Sunday, May 6, 2018

Before You Buy Those North Carolina Ragdoll Kittens

By Charles Stone


Right now you are probably reading this article since you are in the market for some kind of pet. You might have set your sights on a cat, and since you saw a North Carolina ragdoll kittens for sale sign your interest is piqued. Do read on in this article before you plunk down your money for one of these kittens.

As such the cat is named after a toy popular before the turn of the century called ragdoll. The doll is basically just cloth patched up together with no structure and very soft and limp. This cat will act limp and boneless once it is picked up, hence the name. Since they are very tame, it helps to keep them inside the house all the time for it is quite easy to steal them. Keeping them inside also keeps them safe from strays.

As such they are great animals to have around children in the home. They are safe and there is no need for them to be declawed as they will paw at things rather than claw or scratch at them. One should therefore not worry about this cat accidentally clawing anything.

Although they will come in a number of colors, the cat has two very distinguishing marks to set it apart from other cats. Their eyes will always be blue, no matter what. A ragdoll will have eyes of no other color. They are also mitted most of the time, this means that they will have patterns on their feet that look like they are wearing white mitts or socks. They are also quite big for domestic cats, reaching up to twenty pound. Thus at times you will need to use two hands to carry them.

Of all the cats, this breed will be almost doglike in their actions. They love to follow their masters around and be part of any activity that may be ensuing. They can also be taught to play fetch and will always wait for you patiently at the door should you enter another room. They also like to play with stuffed animals and carry it around with them just like dogs also.

The breed is generally healthy throughout its lifetime, which can last for up to fifteen years on average. They will be prone to hear complications and heart problems as age progresses, so it is good to watch their diet as they get older and let them have regular visits to the vet when able.

As for grooming, there re no issues with the ragdoll. You will need to groom and brush it at least twice a week to prevent tangles and matting on its coat. Regular nail trimming and hair cleaning is needed as well, at least twice a month to prevent infections and such. This cat does enjoy grooming and getting brushed and is an opportunity for boning also.

In sum these are general considerations you should think over before buying this breed. Other considerations also exist which you can research on your own, but suffice to say, the items in this article are a good baseline to work from. Always make sure you have all the information before taking the commitment of being a pet owner.




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