Saturday, May 5, 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.

The ragdoll is named after its uncanny ability to go suddenly limp. When it is picked up, it will suddenly relax and behave as if almost boneless and basically just like ragdoll. As they are quite docile, anyone can just pick them up and run away with them. They should be kept inside at all times to prevent kidnapping and also from other animals fighting it.

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.

Coming in a variety of colors, the cats do have two distinguishing features. One is that they will always have blue eyes, never any other color. Another feature is that they will be mitted most of the time, meaning they have white markings on their paws that make them look like they are wearing mitts or socks. As such these cats are also considered one of the biggest domestic cats, weighing as much as twenty pounds, so it will require that you use both hands when carrying them.

These cats are also doglike in the things that they do. They love to follow you around and wait outside the door for you should you enter the room. They also are fond of small stuff animals and toys and will carry these around when playing with them. Remarkably, they can also be taught the game of fetch just like a dog.

Ragdolls through their lifetime are generally healthy but they will generally get conditions that are unique to their breed. These conditions are gall bladder stones and also heart conditions. They are fairly long lived however reaching up to fifteen years in lifespan. It is important therefore as they get on age that they be given proper nutrition and regular visits to the veterinarian.

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.

This article has thus shown you some important things to know about this breed before you buy one. You can of course do more in depth research on this breed as the need arises, just be sure to get all the information you do need to make an informed decision in the end and make that commitment.




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