Things You'll Need:
- High-quality cat food
- Steel comb
- Toys
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Step 1
Feed your Ragdoll cat a high-quality dry cat food such as Science Diet or Wysong. Wet food is not necessary for a well-balanced diet but can be a nice addition if you choose a healthy brand. Leave a bowl of food available at all times for your cat unless he tends to overeat. Always have clean water available.
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Step 2
Groom your Ragdoll cat twice a week with a steel comb to prevent mats in her thick fur and to remove loose fur. Bathing is generally unnecessary unless your cat has gotten particularly dirty.
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Step 3
Clean the litter box at least once a day and replace all litter once a week. Place your litter box in a secluded but accessible spot. Veterinarian Dena M. Gallupo of the Ragdoll Connection Network recommends purchasing a large litter box since Ragdoll cats can grow to be quite large.
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Step 4
Take your Ragdoll to the veterinarian for routine checkups as well as vaccinations. Your veterinarian can advise you on appropriate flea treatments as well as a heartworm preventative schedule.
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Step 5
Spend plenty of time cuddling and playing with your Ragdoll cat. They are so people-oriented that they need a lot of attention in order to thrive. Ragdolls enjoy a fun game of fetch as well as other ground-oriented toys such as jingly balls and catnip mice.
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Step 6
Keep your Ragdoll cat indoors. Their laid-back disposition makes them excellent family pets, but it does not prepare them for the harsh realities of the outdoors.
