How to Exercise a Ragdoll Cat

With their placid personality, Ragdolls may not seem like obvious candidate for vigorous exercise. However, they are a very social breed that thrives on the companionship of people and other cats and will often spend hours each day engaged in fast-paced play.

Instructions

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      Know the breed. Take the time to research the Ragdoll personality and body type. For example, all Ragdolls possess a fatty deposit on their abdomen. This is part of the breed standard and should not be misunderstood for obesity. Websites can provide you with additional information about the breed's traits.

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      Go to the pet store. Ragdolls are large cats, weighing up to 25 pounds when they reach maturity at age four. Therefore, most cat toys are too small for a Ragdoll to play with safely. Owners should take care to select toys that their cats won't be able to easily destroy

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      Purchase a large" kitty condo." Ragdolls are climbers and enjoy inciting a game of chase with other cats in the home and will often use their condo as the object of the game.

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      Leash train your Ragdoll. Ragdolls exhibit many dog-like traits which endear them to their owners. Ragdolls take easily to a leash and harness if trained as kittens. A leash trained Ragdoll will enjoy a brief evening walk with you.

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      Play with your Ragdoll every day. Ragdolls have a high play drive and are one of the few cat breeds that enjoy games like fetch and similar dog-like pursuits. Even 20 minutes a day of moderate play will keep your Rag healthy and happy.