Thursday, November 6, 2014

Give Your Children The Perfect Playmates With Ragdoll Kittens For Sale

By Etta Bowen


One of the greatest gifts you can give your child is to teach him or her values such as responsibility and compassion. An easy way to do this is with the help of a pet. If your child is still young, a large dog may be too much but a cat is a good choice since it's so low maintenance. There is a good selection of ragdoll kittens for sale and these balls of fluff are the perfect companion for any child.

The ragdoll is one of the more recent cat breeds. It's a large and sturdy cat with long, fluffy hair. However, it isn't prone to shedding. It's available in several colors and it normally has blue eyes.

Because it's so big and fluffy, your child will want to cuddle the ragdoll. What's great about this breed is that it will not only allow this but will even love being picked up. Some cats may even go limp in your child's arms. It's an affectionate and gentle, docile cat that makes a great playmate and night-time companion.

Before you bring your kitten home, you need to create a safe environment for it. Prepare a separate room so the kitten won't be overwhelmed by suddenly being in a large, unfamiliar environment. It's a good idea to get two kittens so they have one another to play with as well, especially if you already have older pets that might not like being bothered by playful young ones. Remove anything that might be a hazard, such as cords that they can get tangled up in, as well as anything you don't want them to knock over.

Just like a small child, a kitten needs extra nutrients to encourage healthy growth. Most pet food manufacturers have products especially for kittens to fulfill their dietary needs. Any cat will also enjoy fresh fish, chicken or meat as a treat. Be sure to provide sufficient clean and fresh water too. Don't give your kitten cow's milk, since this will upset its stomach.

Your kitten will also need a litter box. Letting it do its bathroom business outside isn't always a good idea, because dogs and traffic can be hazards and your kitten can also wander off and get lost. Find a litter box with low sides so that it's easy for a tiny cat to get into it. The litter itself should be fine and preferably unscented.

If you don't want to breed your cats, let the vet spay or neuter them as soon as possible. Remember that cats can start reproducing when they're about six months old. Male cats that haven't been neutered can become a problem because they will spray in your house and will want to wander off for days on end.

Unless you want to use your cat for show purposes, it's not essential that it should be purebred. Therefore, consider getting a kitten or even a full-grown cat from your local animal shelter instead. Some rescue organizations focus on specific breeds such as ragdolls if you really have our heart set on getting one of these fluffy giants.




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