How to Exercise a Ragdoll Cat

With their placid personality, Ragdolls may not seem like obvious candidate for vigorous exercise. However, they are a very social breed that thrives on the companionship of people and other cats and will often spend hours each day engaged in fast-paced play.

Instructions

1. Know the breed. Take the time to research the Ragdoll personality and body type. For example, all Ragdolls possess a fatty deposit on their abdomen. This is part of the breed standard and should not be misunderstood for obesity. Websites can provide you with additional information about the breed's traits.

2. Go to the pet store. Ragdolls are large cats, weighing up to 25 pounds when they reach maturity at age four. Therefore, most cat toys are too small for a Ragdoll to play with safely. Owners should take care to select toys that their cats won't be able to easily destroy

3. Purchase a large" kitty condo." Ragdolls are climbers and enjoy inciting a game of chase with other cats in the home and will often use their condo as the object of the game.

4. Leash train your Ragdoll. Ragdolls exhibit many dog-like traits which endear them to their owners. Ragdolls take easily to a leash and harness if trained as kittens. A leash trained Ragdoll will enjoy a brief evening walk with you.

5. Play with your Ragdoll every day. Ragdolls have a high play drive and are one of the few cat breeds that enjoy games like fetch and similar dog-like pursuits. Even 20 minutes a day of moderate play will keep your Rag healthy and happy.