http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/ Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:14:31 -0500 MyBB http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6154 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:04:35 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6154

Max and Beau with Max's tonka truck.

Max checking the pipes under his truck

We have some unusual toys here - Kind of thinking "out of the box".

Sue]]>

Max and Beau with Max's tonka truck.

Max checking the pipes under his truck

We have some unusual toys here - Kind of thinking "out of the box".

Sue]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6153 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:30:08 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6153 Yesterday, early in the morning my family got a call from eldercare, where my dear Grandfather now lives. He hasn't been doing too well and overnight things got worse. So we called our extended family, some of whom made their way down here today. It's been so painful, I have no words to describe it. I grew up living with my Mother, and my Grandparents. They gave me so much love and support, they still do. And now I'm losing the closest man to a Father that I've ever had. It all seems so horribly sudden, there is no way to prepare.
I have my husband to support me, when he isn't at work. When he is I have my beautiful little Sophie by my side. It's like she knows we're in pain, on edge, waiting to see what happens next. At night she sleeps curled up by my head, her fur is so soft and warm against my face. Constant comfort. No words, just love.
I don't know when my Grandad will pass away, but it seems it will be soon. I know my raggie will always be there to comfort me, when others are too grief stricken themselves.
It is amazing to find an animal so intune, caring, and when I'm in a bad place and need help, she is selfless.
It's funny, but this is the only place online that I want to be. It is filled with love and good intentions.
Thank you for this place.]]> Yesterday, early in the morning my family got a call from eldercare, where my dear Grandfather now lives. He hasn't been doing too well and overnight things got worse. So we called our extended family, some of whom made their way down here today. It's been so painful, I have no words to describe it. I grew up living with my Mother, and my Grandparents. They gave me so much love and support, they still do. And now I'm losing the closest man to a Father that I've ever had. It all seems so horribly sudden, there is no way to prepare.
I have my husband to support me, when he isn't at work. When he is I have my beautiful little Sophie by my side. It's like she knows we're in pain, on edge, waiting to see what happens next. At night she sleeps curled up by my head, her fur is so soft and warm against my face. Constant comfort. No words, just love.
I don't know when my Grandad will pass away, but it seems it will be soon. I know my raggie will always be there to comfort me, when others are too grief stricken themselves.
It is amazing to find an animal so intune, caring, and when I'm in a bad place and need help, she is selfless.
It's funny, but this is the only place online that I want to be. It is filled with love and good intentions.
Thank you for this place.]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6152 Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:24:45 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6152 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6151 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:28:40 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6151 Dex - is 4 months and 8 days old and weighs just over 7 lbs.
Katie - is 7.5 months and weighs 5lbs. 12oz's.

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Katie - is 7.5 months and weighs 5lbs. 12oz's.

]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6150 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:14:16 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6150 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6149 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:10:15 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6149
When he first came home with me at 3 months old he was 1.5 pounds, which was VERY light still. He got sick with Panleukopenia 2 weeks after he came home and at one point dropped down to 1 pound! Since he came home with me on 8/14 from hospitalization he has been drinking and eating a lot and pretty much completely recovered. However, 4 months old less than 2 pounds?

The vet said that it is probably because he spent a lot of time being sick and thus missed important time periods of growth. What do you guys think? Will he regain his weight or is he going to grow up to be some kind of migid Ragdoll? I read that Ragdoll males are supposed to weigh around 15-20 lb, is he going to be around the 15 lb mark or is he going to be even less than that?

I want him to grow up healthy... how can I do that? He is on Royal Canin's Kitten Instinct 36 dry food right now, can he be eating anything more nutritious?

I have been just leaving his food out for him to eat as much as he wants because I can't match his age and weight to the chart on the back of the cat food to decide how much to feed him everyday...]]>
When he first came home with me at 3 months old he was 1.5 pounds, which was VERY light still. He got sick with Panleukopenia 2 weeks after he came home and at one point dropped down to 1 pound! Since he came home with me on 8/14 from hospitalization he has been drinking and eating a lot and pretty much completely recovered. However, 4 months old less than 2 pounds?

The vet said that it is probably because he spent a lot of time being sick and thus missed important time periods of growth. What do you guys think? Will he regain his weight or is he going to grow up to be some kind of migid Ragdoll? I read that Ragdoll males are supposed to weigh around 15-20 lb, is he going to be around the 15 lb mark or is he going to be even less than that?

I want him to grow up healthy... how can I do that? He is on Royal Canin's Kitten Instinct 36 dry food right now, can he be eating anything more nutritious?

I have been just leaving his food out for him to eat as much as he wants because I can't match his age and weight to the chart on the back of the cat food to decide how much to feed him everyday...]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6148 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:05:47 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6148
It sounds like his surgery was a bit more involved than a regular neuter but less than a spay. I wasn't expecting him to come home with a cone.

She told me they always do it and even though he's bound to hate it (which will make me fell so bad for him) - it's better he hate it than lick it and cause problems with healing.

Apparently, they say he should wear it for a week to 10 days! Does that seem wrong?]]>
It sounds like his surgery was a bit more involved than a regular neuter but less than a spay. I wasn't expecting him to come home with a cone.

She told me they always do it and even though he's bound to hate it (which will make me fell so bad for him) - it's better he hate it than lick it and cause problems with healing.

Apparently, they say he should wear it for a week to 10 days! Does that seem wrong?]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6147 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:06:46 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6147
I bet the next two weeks will draaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag on pretty slowly for us, like two kids waiting for Christmas morning to dawn.

Just wanted to share with folks who will understand,

Cheers!

- Rod]]>
I bet the next two weeks will draaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag on pretty slowly for us, like two kids waiting for Christmas morning to dawn.

Just wanted to share with folks who will understand,

Cheers!

- Rod]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6146 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:53:44 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6146
My husband and I haven't really had a long vacation in about two years, so I really want to look forward to it, but it's hard when I look into her eyes and think 6 days is way too long to be away!

What's everyone else think about this?

thanks
Carol C]]>
My husband and I haven't really had a long vacation in about two years, so I really want to look forward to it, but it's hard when I look into her eyes and think 6 days is way too long to be away!

What's everyone else think about this?

thanks
Carol C]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6145 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:45:05 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6145 ]]> ]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6144 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:25:23 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6144
Thanks for anyone who helped me find the sisal rope, I found it at Home Depot, that's what we wrapped around the post.

I think we're gonna add a tunnel on the one side w/ the extra piece of tubing.

The cats love it & it was sure better than spending the crazy prices the petstore charges!



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Thanks for anyone who helped me find the sisal rope, I found it at Home Depot, that's what we wrapped around the post.

I think we're gonna add a tunnel on the one side w/ the extra piece of tubing.

The cats love it & it was sure better than spending the crazy prices the petstore charges!



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Leaping for a string and holding on...


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Leaping for a string and holding on...


]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6140 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:20:42 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6140
http://lovemeow.com/2010/08/august-catki...h-results/

They have a contest for September -- come on, someone enter and we can all pool together to vote for your kitty!!
http://lovemeow.com/photo-submission/]]>
http://lovemeow.com/2010/08/august-catki...h-results/

They have a contest for September -- come on, someone enter and we can all pool together to vote for your kitty!!
http://lovemeow.com/photo-submission/]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6139 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:31:29 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6139 ]]> ]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6138 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:49:31 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6138
Looking forward to making new friends here and getting to know you and your furbabies.]]>
Looking forward to making new friends here and getting to know you and your furbabies.]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6137 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:38:36 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6137
What is THAT?!!?!?


I don't like this AT ALL!!


Is it going to get me?!


Wait, it just got quieter...


NOPE!!! Power wash cycle just kicked in!!
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What is THAT?!!?!?


I don't like this AT ALL!!


Is it going to get me?!


Wait, it just got quieter...


NOPE!!! Power wash cycle just kicked in!!
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And here he is on his favorite spot on my work desk the other night waiting for me to sit down and get started...

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And here he is on his favorite spot on my work desk the other night waiting for me to sit down and get started...

]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6135 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 10:17:34 -0500 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6135

What have been your experiences with going back to work after getting a new Ragdoll? I'm trying to arrange to have four days at home in a row when we pick up our three beautiful Raggies, but I am wondering what to expect when life gets back to a normal schedule the following Monday. I live far enough away from work that popping back in during lunch hour is not feasible, but I don't want to stress out our cats as they get used to their new digs.

Should I take a half day or try to leave work early the first few days, or just forge ahead knowing that they will be fine without me and will get used to the schedule?

I wish I wasn't such a worry wort...

Cheers!

- Rod]]>

What have been your experiences with going back to work after getting a new Ragdoll? I'm trying to arrange to have four days at home in a row when we pick up our three beautiful Raggies, but I am wondering what to expect when life gets back to a normal schedule the following Monday. I live far enough away from work that popping back in during lunch hour is not feasible, but I don't want to stress out our cats as they get used to their new digs.

Should I take a half day or try to leave work early the first few days, or just forge ahead knowing that they will be fine without me and will get used to the schedule?

I wish I wasn't such a worry wort...

Cheers!

- Rod]]>