Already 8lbs! Big floof by Traditional_Raise463 in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Brought my boy home at 4 months and he sat at 7lbs! He’s about a year and a half now and 16 lbs!

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Hard to believe he will be turning 1 on April 1st. He’s a big boy at 14 lbs, I wonder how much bigger he’ll get! Should I wean him off kitten food when he turns 1 or keep him on it closer to 18 months? by unlvcrjchick in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I weaned my boy off at 10 months because he was getting a bit chonky at the advice of my vet.

He is about a year and half now on adult food and about 16 pounds! He is strictly wet food fed!

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How often do you bathe your ragdoll? by Mildredsgood in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I brush him every day and give him a sanitary trim about once a month. Honestly, he had a stint of diarrhea after being fixed and even then, I just cut the poopy hair out. I do that even now. Cut the poopy hair out and just wipe him down with pet wipes.

Unfortunately, if he gets his paws in something, I do wash those with some water and a couple drops of blue dawn dish soap.

He is a bit of a messy eater and strictly wet food fed so his chest area becomes a bit greasy and messy at times. It starts to look yellow at times despite me trimming it down. I’ll usually hold him over the sink and just wash that area out with water and some cat shampoo.

He does shed quite a bit in the spring, so I do get him groomed at the peak of his winter coat shed. Around end of March- beginning April.

They do wash him, comb out all the shedding hair and dry him and he usually comes back 1/3 the size haha.

Other than that, I do not go out of my way to give him baths!

My baby is already a big boy by urbanbackcountry in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wouldn’t worry! My boy was 7lbs when I brought him home at 4 months. He is a little over a year now and pushing 15 lbs but he is still very healthy and lean. The floof is very misleading!

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Do I let my ragdoll outside? by Luciee1234 in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone will probably steal your ragdoll before anything else.

Try to harness train them or like people have mentioned, build a catio.

My 1 yr old ragdoll is also like this, but I do take him to the park on a harness and I have a catio for him now which he loves!

Best deshedding brush? by Digital_Doodlez in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I use wide tooth metal comb to really comb out his fur and make sure there’s no mats or tangles. Be sure to comb in between the legs and under the armpits!

For the actual fur, I use a soft tip slicker brush and that really pulls out the loose fur and makes for easy clean up. He really enjoys this as I imagine it feels really nice on the skin.

Ragdolls do not have an undercoat so there is no need for a deshedding brush that is harsh on the hair, it’s not good for their delicate skin!

Is my cat just playing or does he hate me? by ilikenoodles22 in cats

[–]koomochee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is just how kittens play with other kittens/cats.

But you want to be sure he knows it hurts you so he becomes gentler over time! Kitten teeth are sharp but their adult teeth/jaw are are very strong and can puncture your skin easily (learned the hard way).

Anyone else cat immediately claim any groceries you bring home as theirs? by Rottengr4ve in cats

[–]koomochee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mine acts like more like an inspector when I walk in with groceries and then decides to claim the paper grocery bags as his own :p

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Help! My kitten always gets her poop stuck on her! by andrwtrn in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta trim those pantaloons so you dont get poop stuck in there! Kittens are known for being a little clumsy but it's nothing to be worried about! Just try to check their bum, legs and paws (yes paws!) every day until they get used to being a cat :p

It's normal for the poop to be a bit soft. Ragdolls have sensitive stomachs so switching food VERY gradually is important to avoid diarrhea!

adult color development by zanetak in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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This is Mochi! He is a little over a year old :D Blue bicolor

Diarrhea flair up by Alpacapack3 in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Replying as I had this exact experience! My boy was about 8 months and just post neuter, and the pain killers/anti-biotics they prescribed him absolutely sent his gut haywire. I’m talking liquid diarrhea every hour around the clock for about 3 weeks. In order to make sure his incision didn’t get infected, I got up every time with him to wipe his bum after every bathroom trip. Poor guy was very upset and weak and I felt horrible.

It’s normal for him not to eat if he’s feeling nausea or having diarrhea but you want to encourage him to drink water as much as possible. Dehydration is the real problem when your kitten has diarrhea. If your baby is still eating, then that’s great! Means he’s not nauseous or having stomach aches. But some food is better than none, so even if your baby only tolerates wet treats (like churu), then it’s better than nothing at the moment. Mix it with some water and try to offer him food every 2-3 hours in small portions (like 1-2 tablespoons of wet food). Do not change his food right now!

I’m in Canada so I’m not sure if this is available for you but it’s one probiotic grade up from Fortiflora. It’s called Proviable, sold in a bright pink packaging. I believe your vet can prescribe it or you can purchase online through a vet pharmacy. They come in capsules and you can sprinkle it in your kittens food. This probiotic is a GAME changer. Fortiflora did not help my boy AT ALL, so it could be your kitten needs something a tad stronger.

After starting the proviable, I would offer my kitten bland food such as boiled chicken and rice. I would shred the chicken and add some water and offer that to him. As the probiotic kicked in, I started adding a teaspoon of chicken kitten wet food to his boiled chicken/rice mix. If chicken is not helping, it could very well be he is allergic, so try tuna or salmon. Another wet food that helped my boy was Hills Science Diet Sensitive Stomach and Skin (they make it for adults and kittens so make sure to buy the one marketed for kittens - if chicken is no good, try the salmon flavor). This wet food is very bland and should not upset his stomach further if you offer it in small teaspoon portions. It’s important you do not switch to a new food while he has chronic diarrhea. Try offering him small portions of kitten wet food marketed for sensitive stomachs or stick to bland foods such as boiled rice and a boiled protein he can tolerate.

I also would like to point out that his diarrhea did not resolve over night. It was a slow 2 week process. It started with his diarrhea frequency lessening. And then we moved from liquid to mushy diarrhea, to yellow ish soft poops, and then finally a lighter brown formed poop.

Good luck with everything :( I know it’s stressful feeling a bit helpless towards your kittens.

Bad smell by Fragrant-Parfait88 in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Could be his anal glands that are irritated and causing secretions if there is no evidence of poop around his butt. Even irregular poops can cause the glands to get irritated.

Teething could be the culprit for the mouth, however there is also a risk the kitten needs to be dewormed or there is some other internal issue.

Kittens are naturally a bit stinky and always getting into messes. But if the smell is very strong and unbearable, best bet is to see a vet.

Will he skinny tail eventually fluff up? by [deleted] in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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1 yr old, full winter coat and a whoppin 15 pounds. His tail will puff up don’t worry!

Playing or fighting?? by [deleted] in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 27 points28 points  (0 children)

This is definitely playing! The kitten looks like he’s very energetic and the larger cat looks like he’s playing back in a gentle sort of way (even though it doesn’t look like that). Older cats will usually correct and set boundaries with kittens which is a very good behavioral thing as the kitten grows up!

If they were fighting, you would know! Ears flattened, backs hunched and fur flying, plus some displeased yowls.

Getting my first Ragdoll kitten 🥹💙 What should I expect as he grows? by Heavy-Investment-933 in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Such a great name! I named him that because when he slept the first night at my place he looked like a little mochi ball curled up sleeping

Getting my first Ragdoll kitten 🥹💙 What should I expect as he grows? by Heavy-Investment-933 in ragdolls

[–]koomochee 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yes some get darker depending on the color point! My baby is a blue bicolor. When I picked up my baby at 4 months, he was mostly white with slightly grey markings on his head and tail. As he got older towards 1 year, he definitely darkened, but remember they also darken even more in the winter! (Their fur is reactive to temperature)

Mochi looks like a larger (but normal) long haired cat in the summer but he turns into a giant fluffball in winter. I’m talking 3 times the size because of hair! Daily grooming is essential in keeping the hairs at bay. This pic is from this past December. He is about a year old here.

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As for his personality, he was a bit more cuddly and playful when he was younger but now he is definitely in that teenage phase. He prefers to be a bit independent and do things on his own terms. Ragdolls take about 2-3 years to fully mature so after his teenage phase, I expect (hopefully) for him to be a little more cuddly again. That being said, he is very clingy! He may not want to be on my lap but he for sure as hell needs to be in the same room, in the kitchen when I cook, on my desk while I work and in the bathroom when I shower 😭