Ragdoll Angels

TIPS AND F.A.Q.

FOR FIRST TIME KITTEN OWNERS AND BUYERS

What you need when your kitten arrives .

Some of these items I may be able to supply at cheaper than retail costs – please ask if you are not sure. Food Bowls – get a few if you can, some for the wash, one for dried food another for water. Carry Basket or Crate Kitty Litter Tray – a small kitty litter tray for now , you will need to get a bigger one later . Kitty litter – I use Breeder’s Choice , it is cheaper to buy in the bigger pet stores in bulk larger bags , but you can use any type of kitty litter. Kitten food – the kittens are usually raised on Dr. Harry’s dried kitten food and given canned food in the morning and evenings . The Dr. Harry’s kitten food I recommend, it is cheaper to buy in the larger bags at larger pet food stores. Do not give your kitten canned food that contains gravy, loaf style is best. Scratch Pole . I try my best to train my kittens to use a scrtach pole . Lots of toys GET CREATIVE USE YOU IMAGINATION . THEY LOVE SIMPLE THINGS TOO . PLASTIC BOTTLE TOPS IS A VERY MUCH LOVED TOY HERE . THEY LOVE THEIR PLAY TUNNEL . THEY GET BORED EASILY AND NEED TOYS. SOMETIMES LIKE KIDS THEY END UP HAVING FAVORITE TOYS . WITH THE TOYS , AVOID ANYTHING WITH STRING SUCH AS WOOL . YOU DON’T NEED TO GO TO PET SHOPS AND SPEND A LOT OF MONEY . THEY LOVE JUMPING IN AND OUT OF BOXES . SOMETIMES THEY MAKE THEIR OWN TOYS . ROLLED UP OLD SOCKS IS ANOTHER FAVORITE . Bird balls ( not cat ) have proven to be the number one toy here , they love the holes in these balls and often carry them around like little dogs . With these bird balls , if you are lucky your kitten may actually bring it back to you to throw again , some of mine do. Camera – It’s lovely to take photos of your kitten , as they grow quickly and it nice to have photos to reflect back on later.

HINTS TO RAISE YOUR KITTEN Please read this if this is the first time you have owned a kitten Pretty much treat it like an ordinary cat . If your kitten is naughty and does not listen ? Don’t be too hard on it for the first few days , it will be confused in a new home at first , make a few allowances for a few days . Later if it is really naughty just clap your hands and say “ NO ! “ they are quite smart and do understand . If it is extra naughty and does not listen , get a water pistol and spray it with cold water and yell “ No ! “ , this usually works ! They hate water and get the hint , you may have to apply this two or three times . This is all I have to do with my cats and it works for me . But please do not try to discipline and or train your kitten for the first few days . Pretty much use your own discretion , the first few months is liking raising a two year old toddler , be kind and patient , it is up to you how you want your kitten to turn out. Kittens are toilet trained and often very clean , if it has an accident and does not use the tray , it may  be that it is simply preoccupied and forgets – like a little kid . If you have a very large home , you may have to provide two kitty litter trays .

Do not hit your cat or kitten , they do not respond well to hitting and if you do hit the kitten it is likely the only result you will achieve is that it will not trust you . In almost all cases I have been able to train my kittens simply by talking to them in a loud manner . Another form of punishment I find effective is to ignore them if they have been naughty . With my adults , they want to please me , and ignoring them clearly shows them I am upset with them and they take the hint . Kittens and cats are gentle and sensitive , they are fairly intelligent and intuitive . When you purchase one of my kittens I try my best teach it and train it to have manners . The first few days are about getting to know each other , the kitten has to learn to be in a new home and needs to get to know you . Routine is important , try to feed the kitten in the same place so that it knows where to go to get food when it wants to , do the same with the litter tray , do not move it .

If you are a first time kitten owner and need help or have questions I am happy to help or guide you please feel free to email me. Raising a kitten can be a lot of fun .