The ragdoll cat is a new breed resulting from a series of crosses between different breeds of cats. The result is a strong cat that can weigh up to 9 kg, with semi-long hair, silent, extremely tame and affectionate with its owners, patient with children, clean and with a peculiar peculiarity that explains its nickname ragdoll (doll of rag).
This feature is that when he is picked up he instantly loosens his muscles. It is a very adorable cat and appreciated by many people.
On our site we will tell you the best way to bathe your ragdoll cat. Keep reading!
Get used to contact with water
The ragdoll cat is a very clean pet on its own, therefore it will not be necessary to bathe it too often.
We will start bathing him, or rather wetting him, when he is a puppy It is very important that he gets used to warm water, the environment of the bathroom and the experience is pleasant. At first we will only wet it with warm/hot water for a couple of minutes without applying any shampoo.
Getting the cat used to the drying process
Let's have the towel and hairdryer handy before starting the bath. When we dry the cat, two things are very important: Do not burn it with an excessive temperature of the air and do not scare it with noise, or directing the air flow to sensitive areas: Eyes, snout, and inside of ears.
Quiet pet dryers are available in stores.
Cat Grooming
The ragdoll cat's brushing process is the most important for the he alth and well-being of your pet. By brushing, which should be done a couple of times a week at least, you will remove the cat's dead hair and prevent it from being ingested by licking itself when grooming.
In this simple way you will avoid annoying trichobezoars (hairballs in the digestive system), which cause so much fatigue and discomfort in cats.
The Ragdoll Cat's Adult Bath
Once the cat is an adult and has gradually become accustomed to the bathing process and all its liturgy, it will be time to apply a special shampoo for felines.
There are various brands and prices in pet stores. Avoid those that contain parabens, as they are usually the worst quality and most chemical. Try not to lather his eyes or the inside of his ears. After rinsing it, dry the cat very well.
The summer bath
During the summer slightly increase the frequency of bathing, as well as brushing, as your cat will lose more hair than usual to bear the heat. Brushing can be very short, from 2 to 5 minutes, but it will be optimal to practice it daily. In this way you will control if your ragdoll cat has parasites.
It is unusual for ragdoll cats to get fleas as they are not adventurous. But sunbathing next to a pot, or if you also have a dog, it may be the case.
For this reason, when you bathe them, use shampoos with integrated insect repellents, or use the pipettes with these products. In this way you will protect your ragdoll cat from fleas, ticks and dangerous mosquito bites.
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