Ragdoll Cat Guide

Cats do love to have a place of their own, and sometimes are very picky as to what they want. But at the bottom of it is to have a cat bed where they can reign supreme!

Hepper's Pod Bed is the purrfect place for curling up, snoozing, sleeping, relaxing, lounging and most of all - reigning supreme!!

This cat bed embraces an interior pad of sherpa fleece or lamb's skin. In addition to pad's softness is the microfiber lining that is reversible and washable for convenience.

The pod itself is made with a soft-touch construction of flexible molded foam that is fabric laminated on both sides. The pod stands in a durable steel frame that can carry cats of 10-12 pounds.

You can purchase Hepper Pod Bed in Grey for $99.

What can you say about Hepper's Pod Bed compared to other similar items? What other cat products have you purchased for your feline? Share your answers with fellow cat owners in our forum or you may leave us a comment below.

Check out our Ragdoll Cat Guide to know more about cat care and other products.

FACT ABOUT CATS: cats sleep for approximately 16 hours per day - the very reason why they seek the coziest and warmest place to have their cat naps.

There are a lot of beds for cats to choose from and as a cat parent, you should know and feel which one fits your cat best.

Hepper's Satellite Lounge is a cat bed designed in a cup style that offers for a curled up sleeping position.

The bed itself is made from blue poly microfiber liner (which reverses into grey with blue trim style and is washable) that has poly fill inside for softness.

The frame of the bed is made of polished powder coated stainless steel which can be adjusted to various angles for a better view. Such feature also helps to keep the cats warm or cool depending on the present weather when used.

Buy the Hepper Satellite Lounge in Blue for $139.

What other items do you prefer buying your cat? Contribute your opinions in our forum or you may leave us a comment below.

Check out our Ragdoll Cat Guide to learn more about cat care and other products.

Hepper's NomNom Dish is a cat food dish that has two bowls in it. It can hold any kind of cat food, whatever your bicolor Ragdoll prefers - be it a dry or wet one.

The dishes are made from food safe stainless steel while the tray is made from Polypropylene plastic and is recyclable.

Both the dishes and the tray are dishwasher safe (top rack only). Be sure to wash all parts with warm soapy water before cat's use. The wide lip of the tray was intentionally designed to catch food crumbs and water drips or spills.

You can get the  Hepper NomNom Dish in Grey for $39.

What other cat food bowls does your cat have? Do you prefer buying metal or ceramic bowls over the plastic ones?

We would love to know your opinions and share them with other cat owners in our Ragdoll cat forum or you may leave us a comment below. Check out our Ragdoll Cat Guide and know more on cat care.

Large Relax a Cat is a cardboard cat scratcher from Imperial Cat. It is made from 100% post consumer recycled paper and is 100% recyclable.

It is not carpeted; instead it has a honeycomb texture that mimics that of a natural bark tree feeling. This feature allows ragdoll cats to instantly dig in their claws and start satisfying themselves by scratching from it. This will keep their claws honed and healthy all the time!

This cat product will not get your cat confused as to what he should and should not scratch and can keep your home furnishings safe from scratch marks.

A bag of Certified Organic Catnip is included in this Imperial Cat cat scratcher. Product dimensions: 9.75" H x 9" W x 40" D.

You can purchase Large Relax a Cat Cardboard Scratcher for $46.99.

What can you say about Imperial Cat's Relax a Cat scratcher among other cat scratchers? Contribute your thoughts with fellow cat owners in our forum or you may leave a comment below.

Check out our Ragdoll Cat Guide for more info on cat care and recommended scratchers.

Sedona Labs iFlora Probiotic is a health supplement especially made for the benefit of pets. This multi health formula promotes optimal nutrient absorption and supports the health of a cat by providing a balanced digestion.

iFlora Probiotic features:

• 5 pet health probiotic strains to promote easy and balanced digestion
• 15 vegetarian digestive enzymes that targets the stomach
• 3 enteric-coated vegetarian enzymes that aims for the small intestines for better nutrient absorption

iFlora Probiotics can help prevent any digestive distress/ailment so that your bicolor ragdoll can always have his happy time. No worries for both of you!

Buy Sedona Labs iFlora Probiotic Healthy Pets at Amazon.com for $16.47.

Has your cat already tried taking iFlora Probiotics? What can you say about its benefits? Share your stories with fellow cat parents in our Ragdoll Cat forum or you may leave us a comment below.

Nutrition is key for cat owners who want to maintain a healthy and happy well being for their pets.

Sedona Labs iFlora Probiotic Healthy Pets is a health formula and nutrition designated for cats and dogs. This formula features 15 vegetarian digestive enzymes that targets the stomach, 3 vegetarian digestive enzymes that aims for the small intestines for nutrient absorption, and 5 health probiotic strains for balanced digestion.

iFlora Probiotic embraces a lot of health benefits that will support the health of your bicolor ragdoll, for an instance. This premium pet health formula can:

• help promote a healthy and strong immune system which can lead to fewer infections and illnesses
• reduce the risk of food allergies / intolerances
• reduce the risk of diarrhea or any digestive distress
• aid in replenishing the flora in a cat's digestive tract
• support and maintain a healthy functioning bladder and colon, etc.

Get your cat this 2.1oz Sedona Labs iFlora Probiotic Healthy Pets for $16.47.

What other cat products do you prefer buying? Share some thoughts in our Ragdoll Cat forum. 

Check out our Ragdoll Cat Guide for more info on cat care and diet.

I originally saw Fizzion featured on Jackson Galaxy's My Cat from Hell on Animal Planet.  I was unsure of the brand name, though.  So when Ingrid King of the Conscious Cat featured it on her site, I was so excited.

I reached out to Fizzion and they agreed to send us samples to product review! Yay!

More than likely we will be trying this out at my mom and dad's house, to work on not only cat urine stains, but also dog and cat vomit stains!

My mom has long been on the hunt for the best pet odor remover and rumor has it that this might just be the one.

Here's a video that shows everything we rec'd:



Don't want to wait for our review?  You can buy the Fizzion Pet Stain & Odor Remover, 32-Ounce Bottle w/ 2-Pack Refill online for $8.50. 

Check out Fizzion on Facebook to see what other cat owners are saying about it.

Of course, if it hits the mark, then it will be added to our Ragdoll cat guide. 

For over 25 years, Imperial Cat has been well known for producing unique cat products - particularly cardboard cat scratchers.

We all know that cats really love scratching. Ever wondered by cats scratch?  They scratch to remove old sheaths from their claws and also to stretch themselves as they tone their body muscles. Scratching also reduces cat stress and boredom.  They also are marking their territory because there are oil glands in thier claws that release their scent where they scratch.

Imperial Cat's Relax-a-Cat Cardboard Cat Scratcher is made from 100% recycled materials making it 100% recyclable and environmentally friendly.

Relax-a-Cat embodies a great natural texture that is far better than any other scratching pad making it easier for cats to search. Such natural, distinct texture also trains your cats NOT to scratch your home furnishings.

You can purchase Imperial Cat Relax-a-Cat Cardboard Cat Scratcher for $37.57.

What do you think of Imperial Cat's cat scratcher? Share some of your thoughts and opinions with fellow cat parents in our forum.

Are you bringing home a Ragdoll kitten? Is it a Bicolor or a Seal Mitted one? Check out our Ragdoll Cat Guide and know wonderful tips on how to spend your first days with your kitten!

Imperial Cat has been known for providing unique cardboard cat scratchers for decades. They've been satisfying both cat parents and their cats for many, many years. And Valentine's Day is coming, so why not show some love to your Blue Lynx Mitted Ragdoll cat, on this special day?

All Imperial Cat's Scratch 'n Shapes are uniquely designed to complement every household theme. Scratch 'n Shapes are available in a wide variety of great and creative designs to choose from. One of their best scratchers in line is the Valentine's Cardboard Cat Scratcher.

Imperial Cat's Valentine's Cardboard Cat Scratcher is composed of 100% recycled materials making it 100% recyclable as well. Such feature makes the cat scratcher environmentally friendly at the same time ensures both the cat and cat parent that such cat product is safe for use.

As cat parents, we all know that cats do love toning their muscles and do stretch from time to time. This cardboard cat scratcher does not only provide scratch time but also functions as a play or nap area to your cat.

Visit Sears.com to get Imperial Cat's Valentine's Cardboard Cat Scratcher for $39.99.

Is it your first time to parent a Ragdoll kitten? Visit Floppy Cats regularly and we'll be very happy to be your Ragdoll Cat guide.

Guest Post by Isabella Woods

You have probably come to this site to find out a bit about the Ragdoll Cat breed, and what to expect if you chose to have one. Since the site is so comprehensive in its coverage, you may like to have a just a summary to read before jumping right in, so here is a quick guide to Ragdoll cats and what to expect from one.

Brains
Firstly, there is a myth that needs to be dispelled before you read any further. The Ragdoll cat is not a dull, unintelligent lap cat who barely moves around. It is not inbred, or lacking in character. These myths began when the breed first appeared, clearly fed by those who had never come across such placid affectionate cats before! It is true that Ragdoll cats are highly relaxed, placid creatures, and love nothing more to be stroked and loved. But they are as intelligent as any other cat. In fact, of all the cats I have owned my Ragdoll cat is the cleverest.

Beauty
As with many perfect packages, brains and beauty come together. Many owners are attracted to the breed because of the gentleness of its nature. But Ragdolls are very beautiful animals that would be sought after even if this were not the case. They are large cats, with fairly long coats. They don’t have an ‘undercoat’ of fur like other cats, which means that often those with allergies to this kind of cat fur are more tolerant of them as pets.

They are not low maintenance animals. You will need to groom and maintain your Ragdoll’s coat, as you would with any other longhaired breed. The Ragdoll has beautiful soft fur, with a silky feel and often have thick handsome ruffs around the neck, which frame their faces beautifully. The fur around their hind legs and tummies is particularly attractive, giving them an adorable furry trousered look. Neutered cats have the longest coats. All Ragdoll cats, however, have one feature that sets them apart in terms of beauty. Their eyes. Ragdoll cats always have the most stunning eyes, which are offset by their fur colours extremely well. Have a look at the photos on this site for an illustration of this.

Colours
Ragdoll cats come in a range of colours including Blue, Chocolate, Cream, Lilac, Seal and Red, in Solid Points, Tortie Points, Tabby Points and Tortie Tabby Points. Quite a choice! These colours can be mixed together in a Colourpointed, Mitted, and Bicolour pattern. Lilac and Chocolate Ragdoll cats are less common than other colours.

Health Complaints
The Ragdoll breed is no different from any other cat in its health care needs, and needs no special consideration health wise. So other than the normal requirement to compare pet insurance and find the best one out there, you can rest assured that your pedigree cat will not be more expensive to look after than any other feline.

Character
As noted, Ragdoll cats have a gentle, relaxed disposition. They are loving, and devoted to their owners, enjoy human company and are excellent with children. They are highly sought after for this characteristic. Quite simply, they are the perfect pet. As kittens they are lively and playful. As adult cats they can grow to be big however, especially the males. Some people have compared Ragdoll cats of dogs, in temperament, and there are similarities not found in other felines. Their sheer affection for the humans that own them is unusually strong. They will come when called and pine for you when you’re away. They are loyal and loving, just like a dog.

Another Myth
You may have heard that Ragdoll cats have a higher pain threshold than other animals. This is total nonsense.

Weight
A fully-grown female weighs from 8 pounds (3.6 kg) to 15 pounds (6.8 kg). Males range from 12 pounds (5.4 kg) to 20 pounds (9.1 kg). It is worth bearing this in mind when choosing which sex of Ragdoll to choose. Small children can find the larger males quite difficult to pick up and manage, so if your Ragdoll is going to be primarily a family pet, you may prefer to opt for a smaller female.

Conclusion
It’s genuinely hard to find any negative things to say about this breed, in summary. It’s beautiful, intelligent, affectionate and easy to care for. What are you waiting for?

As cat owners, we all know that one of the most important and essential thing that we must provide our cats for our sanity is a cat litter box.

Stress and uneasiness are two of the main reasons why most cats have litter box problems. Once your cat is stressed out, you might find that s/he has difficulties using their litter box.  Perhaps you are already having problems with your cats peeing everywhere.

Well, luckily, cat and cat owners can have their worry-free moment with Precious Cat's Ultra Litter Attractant that can surely get your feline's attention and in no time you'll be surprised to witness your cat using his litter box-- again!!

Precious Cat Ultra Litter Attractant can be used for households with more than two cats. Each bottle of ultra litter attractant contains a free litter box solutions booklet to guide you. This product is veterinarian-approved and is guaranteed to work easily or your money back.

You can buy Precious Cat Ultra Litter Attractant for $15.56 through Amazon.com and it's eligible for Amazon.com's FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.

Looking for a litter that is guaranteed to attract your cat to using it?

Precious Cat's Cat Attract's unique herbal scent will surely attract your cat's curiousity and will drive him directly to his litter box - and Precious Cat guarantees it! Cat Attract is the first to successfully address such cat problems and is still doing its job purrfectly.

This litter product comes with a free booklet that can guide you and your cat, so that you can solve litter problems. It is all-natural and is 99% dust free which makes it really useful and safe for the both of you.

For those who have kittens, this is a best tool to have a great start practicing their litter box habits while their still young. Of course we all want a happy and content environment for our dear felines, and we can achieve that with Cat Attract Problem Cat Training Litter.

You can buy this flexible, easy to pour Precious Cat's Cat Attract Problem Cat Training Litter 40 pound bag on Amazon.com for a discounted price of $23.39.

Is this cat training litter your favorite? Tell fellow cat owners what other cat products you like in our Ragdoll Cat Forum.
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The Miracle De-Shedder from Miracle Care and the Quick Finder Cat Nail Clippers arrived a few days ago for product testing.

The Miracle De-Shedder is a 2 in 1 shedder - hair and dander go directly from your kitty into the vacuum - so no additional cleanup is required.

The 1.25" diameter tapered nozzle fits most standard vacuum cleaners.  I have a hand held Oreck vacuum and a hand held Hoover vacuum, so I will be trying it on both to make sure they work.

The cat nail clippers, QuickFinder, that they make has lighted cues of red, yellow and green to tell you when it's safe to cut the nails.  I am anxious to see how this works.

Here is a video of our opening process:



What cat grooming products do you like?  Do you have anything in particular you'd like for me to address while doing these product reviews? 

Stay around a while and check out our Ragdoll Cat Guide while you're here.

Getting a new kitten is a special experience.  And getting a beautiful new Bicolor Ragdoll or a Blue Lynx Mitted Ragdoll is an extra special experience. Obtaining a pure bred animal can be scary for a new owner or the person that has not owned a small critter for some time, but with the Ragdoll Kitten Care Guide many of your worries will  be erased. 

The Ragdoll Kitten Care Guide offers useful advice about how to care for your kitten, give them a safe place to be a kitten, and even take care of grooming needs.  Ever think you could trim your kittens nails? Now you can with this easy to use guide. Want to make sure your newest family member is safe while you are out?  Have your questions answered with this guide.

The e-guide is easy to download and priced to move. An essential for anyone bringing home a new Ragdoll, this is not just another cat care guide. Paired with the Floppy Cats website that is full of first hand reviews and product suggestions any new owner should be fully prepared for their newest and possibly cutest family member.

Order your very own copy of the Ragdoll Kitten Care Guide for only $18.00 and download immediately or buy a hard copy at a local bookstore.

Do you own the Ragdoll Kitten Care Guide? How does it rate?

We named our kitten Josie. I had planned a trip to Arkansas to visit my parents this summer. I watched various ads and found a ragdoll kitten. I called the phone number, and the lady I talked with emailed me pictures of the litter. There were 5 kittens and I chose the lighter color kitten that has Siamese markings. That was in early May. In June we drove to Arkansas, visited our family, and picked up the newest member of our family. From my research, I know the first ragdoll kitty was named Josephine. We named her Josie and she was just six weeks old when we got her. Her birthday is April 20th which is the anniversary date of the Columbine High School shootings. This will be an easy day to remember since we live in Littleton, Colorado.

Once we picked her up, we spent a couple days in Little Rock. Then we went to my parents in Pangburn for several days. Josie was quick to adjust to her surroundings, but we felt bad that she had to go so many places at such a young age. After about a week it was time for the long drive home. Josie got the back seat of the car and we set her up with a small litter box and her kennel. She did not like being in the kennel. My son and I took turns sitting in the back seat for the duration of the 16 hour drive home.
Once back in Littleton I set up a room for her so she would learn where her litter box, food, and water are. What a relief to finally have her home. Unfortunately, we also brought home fleas and ear mites. We've treated her for both and we are so lucky to not have those kind of problems on a regular basis in our climate. She is settled and knows this is her home. She runs all over. She loves our German Shepherd and would like nothing more than to snuggle with her. Our dog is afraid to cuddle with her, but sometimes they'll play a little. Josie is ruling the roost.

Her favorite toys are a peacock feather and a small stuffed cow that she carries around in her mouth. When she wants something, she will meow and let you know. She also has a gurgling sort of sound she makes when she has something to say. Josie is 13 weeks old now and we're enjoying all our time together.

She is the most beautiful cat I've ever had!

Kitty's Name: Josie
Name: Sue Brown
Where: Littleton

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Enclosed is a picture of Aurora when she lived in a shelther over a year ago and was named "Karma". Since then, Aurora has blossomed into a 17 lb. beauty who loves her forever home. Some construction work will be done soon in Aurora's forever home and she needs a place to be safe while the worker's are present. The Kitty Kondo would provide Aurora a safe haven and play space without feeling like she is back in the scary shelter. Aurora thanks you in advance for considering her as a candidate to award the pink kitty kondo to (and yes, Aurora's favorite color is pink.

Kitty's Name: Aurora
Name: Elisabeth
Where: Florida

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she is a seal bicolor. She is spayed and declawed. She will do better in a different environment than I can provide for her now. She would probably do better as a only cat.

Age: 2.5 years
Sex: female
Fee: $150.00
Location: Columbia, SC
E-mail: debbiemccr@aol.com
Phone: 803-568-2008

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Queen Sissy Cat of all Bananas saw that there was a banana toy in the collection and she MUST have ALL things banana related for she is queen of all things banana! She also promises to share the other "spoils" with her fellow house cats (aka minions) because as a benevolent monarch she is thoughtful of her subjects. Her loyal human agrees.

Name: Mary
City: Upper Darby
State: PA
ShelterRescue: City Kitties

You can enter to win Charlie's Birthday Giveaway too!  Thanks to all the great pet product companies that have made this giveaway possible:

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• The Company of Animals (Nina Ottoson’s Dog Spinny)
• Imperial Cat
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Sebastian needs this for his birthday, he will be one year in August, he is such a sweet laid back Ragamuffin boy....He is such a good cat and just loves to play with new toys...I have Ragdolls also and this little guy just happen to be available because another person changed there mind...how lucky I.... was that they did..And my choice of shelters is Citizen for Animal Protection in Houston Tx....they do such a great job, I have adopted a lot from them over the years, all of there volunteers are awesome...would love to see them have a set for there playroom.

Name: Sherry
City: Houston
State: Texas
ShelterRescue: CITIZENS FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION

You can enter to win Charlie's Birthday Giveaway too!  Thanks to all the great pet product companies that have made this giveaway possible:

• Bergan Pet Products
• The Company of Animals (Nina Ottoson’s Dog Spinny)
• Imperial Cat
• ModaPet
• Petstages
• Purr & Simple
• Whole Life Pet Products
• Yeowww!

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