Diet Ragdoll
THE RAGDOLL
Although very recent, the origins of the
ragdoll are fuzzy because surrounded by enough contradictory stories. The breed
originated in California, it is recognized in 1965. The first ragdolls imported
in Europe will arrive in England in 1969 and will arrive in France in 1986. The
first French staff dated 1988.
But why "Ragdoll"? This cat
can relax completely when he is in the arms of his master, that in fact its
particularity. He relaxes such a 'rag doll' which it takes its name.
Big cat imposing (up to 9 kg for males) whose
growth lasts for 2-3 years.
The body is massive, wide chest. The legs are
average but not short. The head is rather triangular and rounded edges. The
front is flat and ears of average size but wide at the base. The eyes are blue,
quite large and oval. The tail is long and in panache.
The coat is semi-long hair and skimpy but
without much Undercoat. The dress is soft and the knots are rather rare. The
appearance is silky.
Dresses come in three patterns:
· Two-tone
· colourpoint
(regular score)
· Mitted
(pointed at the body but not the legs that have the white ends).
The colors are multiple: seal, blue,
chocolate, lilac, cream, Fawn, silver, smoke...
Diet Ragdoll
When you collect your new kitten the breeder should
provide you with a diet sheet, detailing the foods that
your Ragdoll has been weaned on. It is advisable to continue to feed
this diet for the first two weeks, at the very least, as changes made
too quickly, combined with the stress associated with joining a new family, can
result in a kitten with an upset tummy. A kitten with diarrhoea can become
dehydrated and deteriorate very quickly, so if your Ragdoll has loose
stools for more than 24 hours you should always consult your vet.
If you decide you want to change
your Ragdoll’s diet, then do this gradually, by mixing a little of your
chosen food with your kitten’s usual food. If there is no adverse reaction,
then gradually increase the amount of new food that is mixed with your kitten’s
usual diet, until the switch is complete.
Kittens have very small
stomachs, so need feeding little and often. When your Ragdoll joins
your family at atleast 13 weeks old, they will need to be fed at least four
times daily. This can be reduced to three meals a day once your kitten is about
18 weeks old and by the time they are six months old, most kittens will only
need two meals a day. It is important to feed an excellent quality ‘kitten’
food, until your Ragdoll is a year old, as these are specially formulated
to meet the nutritional needs of a growing kitten. Once your Ragdoll reaches a
year old, you can change to an ‘adult’ diet.
· Fresh
drinking water should be available at all times.
· Do
not feed your kitten cow’s milk, as it is likely to cause diarrhoea.
· Feeding
a premium quality, well balanced diet will help keep
your Ragdoll healthy.
