Things To Know Before Buying Ragdoll Kittens For Sale Alabama

By Frank Ross


Currently you are out looking for a new pet, or a replacement one, and that is why you are on this article page right now. You are more specifically looking for a new cat and have recently come across and advert which said ragdoll kittens for sale Alabama. This has kind of piqued your interest and you are rearing to go on down and make a purchase. Before you do so however, read on in this article for more information to guide you.

The popularity of the ragdoll cannot be understated. They have been growing in popularity since they first appeared in California in the 1960s when first bred by Ann Baker. As demand far outpaces supply, the prices have remained quite high for kittens. Expect industry averages to be around five hundred to up to one thousand dollars or more, especially for champion bloodlines and such.

Physically there is one unique trait that will set this breed apart from other cats. This is that they will all have blue eyes. Thus if someone is peddling a cat to you and says that it is a ragdoll but it has not the characteristic blue eyes, then it is not a ragdoll. They also come in a variety of colors, but when they are born they are all white. They will come in a range of colors of seal, blue, lilac and chocolate and a mixture of patterns with these colors also.

The unique physiology of the cat is that it will become a living ragdoll when picked up by anyone. When picked up or handled, this cat will become suddenly limp and boneless pretty much like its namesake. Since anyone can basically come and pick it up due to its very docile nature, it should be kept inside all the time in case someone will run off with it.

Another unique thing about this cat is that it is very doglike. This is because it will love to follow its owner around everywhere and try to be a part of any activity that is going on at the moment, It is also a cat that will paw at things it plays with and curious in, so there is not need to have it declawed for fear of scratching small children and such.

Although this cat is classified as one of the bigger domestic cats out there, it does not automatically mean that its size is a deterrent. This cat may look big, but it cannot fight at all to defend itself due to its gentle nature. Thus this is all the more reason to keep it inside so that it will not be involved with fatal skirmishes with other animals outside.

As regards health it will have problems with bladder stones and also some heart complications As for the former, this can be assuaged or minimized by letting it have lots of water and also to keep it away from salty foods. It is best to follow a diet from your vet. As for its heart complications, a regular visit to the vet is the best you can do to keep it at bay.

In sum this article has shown some considerations that you should mull over before committing specifically to this breed. It will always be to your benefit to get as much information on a prospective pet so that you can be a responsible owner and master.




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