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My Stanley was a sweet Norwegian Forest Cat. Tried so hard to keep him indoors but he would always sneak out. About 3 years ago was hit by a car right infront of our home in Maine. He was only eight years old. I miss him so much. He had the temperament of a Ragdoll and honestly if it weren't for his looks, I would swear he was one. He was also a solid 15lbs.

I have even better pictures somewhere that I need to scan to my computer. Will post when I can! :)]]>





My Stanley was a sweet Norwegian Forest Cat. Tried so hard to keep him indoors but he would always sneak out. About 3 years ago was hit by a car right infront of our home in Maine. He was only eight years old. I miss him so much. He had the temperament of a Ragdoll and honestly if it weren't for his looks, I would swear he was one. He was also a solid 15lbs.

I have even better pictures somewhere that I need to scan to my computer. Will post when I can! :)]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3206 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:40:03 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3206 2. Cats should be bathed regularly with a cat shampoo – use baby shampoo if you need to wash the cat’s head. In addition to bathing, cats should be brushed one or two times per week.
3. Cats should have their teeth brushed at least twice a week.]]> 2. Cats should be bathed regularly with a cat shampoo – use baby shampoo if you need to wash the cat’s head. In addition to bathing, cats should be brushed one or two times per week.
3. Cats should have their teeth brushed at least twice a week.]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3205 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:21:28 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3205
Teddy doesn't have a little brother or little sister yet. It hasn't worked out for that and since he is six months old now I've decided to not get another kitten. I don't want Teddy to be offend and think he isn't the top kitty so we will be getting another dog. I'm thinking a Shih Tzu and will be talking to a lady that breeds them in my town. She will be having a litter next year around Teddy's birthday I think which is May. SO I will be playing the waiting game again.

Here are some pictures of Teddy. I am amazed at how beautiful he is and that he is mine. I'm a blessed mom for sure.







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Teddy doesn't have a little brother or little sister yet. It hasn't worked out for that and since he is six months old now I've decided to not get another kitten. I don't want Teddy to be offend and think he isn't the top kitty so we will be getting another dog. I'm thinking a Shih Tzu and will be talking to a lady that breeds them in my town. She will be having a litter next year around Teddy's birthday I think which is May. SO I will be playing the waiting game again.

Here are some pictures of Teddy. I am amazed at how beautiful he is and that he is mine. I'm a blessed mom for sure.







]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3204 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:23:53 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3204 While he and Gussie get along great, he bites her too hard, and she prefers me as her #1. I feel sorry for him at times that he doesn't have another male to romp with, which is probably an excuse to adopt kitten #3 at some point.
We gave him his own laundry basket as a present, and he is over the moon with it.
Happy Birthday Blue. What a difference from 3 months to a year!!


]]> While he and Gussie get along great, he bites her too hard, and she prefers me as her #1. I feel sorry for him at times that he doesn't have another male to romp with, which is probably an excuse to adopt kitten #3 at some point.
We gave him his own laundry basket as a present, and he is over the moon with it.
Happy Birthday Blue. What a difference from 3 months to a year!!


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I took him to the vet today, where he ran a full blood test and urinalysis, and I have the test results back from the vet. His urine is very concentrated, with high protein and blood levels, so essentially he has an inflamed bladder. Teddy has had cystitis in the past, but this time he wasn't in and out of the litter box constantly or peeing outside the box. The vet gave him an antibiotic shot. The bladder inflammation explains the low amount of pee and his crouching like “an old man” as the vet put it.

His blood work also shows he likely has the start of irritable bowel disease (I can't remember the specifics of the connection, but I do remember his BUN levels are higher than normal). Regarding the IBD, he likely developed an intolerance to the wet food he was eating, hence the throwing up. Unfortunately, there aren't any other wet foods that he's fond of! Thankfully though, the other blood results were normal.

That said, Teddy has a compromised immune system and likely the only way it will improve is through a special diet. The vet gave me a bunch of different foods to try (and I do mean try – I’m not optimistic with Mr. Picky Pants over here). One of the foods is the Medi-Cal gastro. I’ll see how things go with the food, but I’m not feeling overly optimistic right now given how fussy he is.

His tartar build up is also bad again on his back molars (this is from the calici), so he’ll need a dental again in the near future.

At least I know what's going on and hopefully can get this poor lad on the road to recovery. I trust my vet - he specializes in cats and is well respected in the city.

I did buy Teddy a new fountain today - the Drinkwell Platinum. So far, he's playing in the water and watching it, but I'm not sure how much he's actually drank. :rolleyes:

Thanks everyone for asking about Teddy. I really appreciate it.

Coral]]>
I took him to the vet today, where he ran a full blood test and urinalysis, and I have the test results back from the vet. His urine is very concentrated, with high protein and blood levels, so essentially he has an inflamed bladder. Teddy has had cystitis in the past, but this time he wasn't in and out of the litter box constantly or peeing outside the box. The vet gave him an antibiotic shot. The bladder inflammation explains the low amount of pee and his crouching like “an old man” as the vet put it.

His blood work also shows he likely has the start of irritable bowel disease (I can't remember the specifics of the connection, but I do remember his BUN levels are higher than normal). Regarding the IBD, he likely developed an intolerance to the wet food he was eating, hence the throwing up. Unfortunately, there aren't any other wet foods that he's fond of! Thankfully though, the other blood results were normal.

That said, Teddy has a compromised immune system and likely the only way it will improve is through a special diet. The vet gave me a bunch of different foods to try (and I do mean try – I’m not optimistic with Mr. Picky Pants over here). One of the foods is the Medi-Cal gastro. I’ll see how things go with the food, but I’m not feeling overly optimistic right now given how fussy he is.

His tartar build up is also bad again on his back molars (this is from the calici), so he’ll need a dental again in the near future.

At least I know what's going on and hopefully can get this poor lad on the road to recovery. I trust my vet - he specializes in cats and is well respected in the city.

I did buy Teddy a new fountain today - the Drinkwell Platinum. So far, he's playing in the water and watching it, but I'm not sure how much he's actually drank. :rolleyes:

Thanks everyone for asking about Teddy. I really appreciate it.

Coral]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3202 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:59:07 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3202
Just a quick question.

I know that it takes roughly 4 years for a Ragdoll to reach maturity.

What I would like to know is at what age do they tend to reach their 'real weight and size'? Give or take a bit more growing in the last few years?]]>
Just a quick question.

I know that it takes roughly 4 years for a Ragdoll to reach maturity.

What I would like to know is at what age do they tend to reach their 'real weight and size'? Give or take a bit more growing in the last few years?]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3201 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:41:07 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3201 I am very worried about Coco at the moment she is not well at all.
I have just come back from the vets and I have to go back next week. If her temperature is still high, she will be having some blood tests.
Has any one had any experience of FIP? How can she possibly have got it? Shes indoor only and my only cat.
I am feeling very worried, I would be grateful if any body could help me understand how she can catch it and what the symptoms are and is the prognosis always bad?]]> I am very worried about Coco at the moment she is not well at all.
I have just come back from the vets and I have to go back next week. If her temperature is still high, she will be having some blood tests.
Has any one had any experience of FIP? How can she possibly have got it? Shes indoor only and my only cat.
I am feeling very worried, I would be grateful if any body could help me understand how she can catch it and what the symptoms are and is the prognosis always bad?]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3200 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:55:22 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3200 How will the weather be in that period? I mean will it be cool?]]> How will the weather be in that period? I mean will it be cool?]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3199 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 03:37:48 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3199 What kind of food do you give to your cats? Wet or dry?
I want to make it clear first that I buy only high quality food (may I write the name here?) and Lucy is 10 years old persian and Charlie is 5 months old, Alice will arrive on 18th december and she will be 3 months old.
Usually I give to my cats wet food 2 times a day and dry food is always at their disposal. Is it ok?]]> What kind of food do you give to your cats? Wet or dry?
I want to make it clear first that I buy only high quality food (may I write the name here?) and Lucy is 10 years old persian and Charlie is 5 months old, Alice will arrive on 18th december and she will be 3 months old.
Usually I give to my cats wet food 2 times a day and dry food is always at their disposal. Is it ok?]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3198 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 23:23:37 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3198 Hope you are having a fantastic day.




Love Cloe and the furboys, Jake & Jasper.]]> Hope you are having a fantastic day.




Love Cloe and the furboys, Jake & Jasper.]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3197 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:38:30 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3197 I send from afar
You cant drive here by car.
A gift to you
I hope you say "ooh!"
So my friend, I'll bid you farewell
But from here, I'd have to yell.
Merry Christmas to you
I bid you adieu

-Secret Santa]]> I send from afar
You cant drive here by car.
A gift to you
I hope you say "ooh!"
So my friend, I'll bid you farewell
But from here, I'd have to yell.
Merry Christmas to you
I bid you adieu

-Secret Santa]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3196 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:13:06 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3196 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3195 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:59:30 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3195
I noticed one of our new members with a kitty named CoCo Dior, does not have a signature, so I made her one!




If you want one and have an idea in mind, let me know!! I can probably make 1 a week :)]]>
I noticed one of our new members with a kitty named CoCo Dior, does not have a signature, so I made her one!




If you want one and have an idea in mind, let me know!! I can probably make 1 a week :)]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3194 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:16:02 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3194 And I have a clue
Especially for you
HO HO HO!!!!!
1 pet 2 pets 3 pets more
HO HO HO!!!!!
Bet you can't
guess who
HO HO HO!!!!!]]> And I have a clue
Especially for you
HO HO HO!!!!!
1 pet 2 pets 3 pets more
HO HO HO!!!!!
Bet you can't
guess who
HO HO HO!!!!!]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3193 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 17:09:48 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3193




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]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3192 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:01:32 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3192 If you have a tortie could you show me pictures of them as kittens and then all grown up. I would love to see them:P]]> If you have a tortie could you show me pictures of them as kittens and then all grown up. I would love to see them:P]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3191 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:10:39 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3191 I Live in Dunstable, Bedforshire. UK

Also do any American Breeders export kittens to the UK. If so how is it done?
American Ragdolls seem to be alot chunkier is that true?]]> I Live in Dunstable, Bedforshire. UK

Also do any American Breeders export kittens to the UK. If so how is it done?
American Ragdolls seem to be alot chunkier is that true?]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3190 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:56:16 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3190 Also, should I bath her? Have I left it too late to start (5 months old). How often should she be bathed?]]> Also, should I bath her? Have I left it too late to start (5 months old). How often should she be bathed?]]> http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3189 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:22:51 -0600 http://www.ragdollcatguide.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3189
the problem is titan no longer wants to even know either of us. he doesnt respond to us trying to pat him, cuddle him or even play with him.

and anybody that tries to tell me it is because i didnt introduce them slwoly i dont want to hear it so keep that certain opinion to yourself thank you i just want titan back. im starting to feel getting another cat was a major mistake]]>
the problem is titan no longer wants to even know either of us. he doesnt respond to us trying to pat him, cuddle him or even play with him.

and anybody that tries to tell me it is because i didnt introduce them slwoly i dont want to hear it so keep that certain opinion to yourself thank you i just want titan back. im starting to feel getting another cat was a major mistake]]>