{"title":"Ragdoll","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a peaceful, practical home for your Ragdoll with comfortable beds, a considered grooming routine and enjoyable daily play. Choose products to suit your cat’s actual size, preferences and life stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare priorities\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Ragdoll’s silky coat needs regular grooming to remove loose hair and separate tangles. PDSA advises at least weekly grooming, with particular attention under the arms and around the neck. Check the coat between sessions and adjust the routine to the individual cat. Seek professional help for established mats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEveryday essentials to consider\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA suitable comb and gentle grooming tool make a useful starting point, alongside a washable bed, secure carrier, scratching post and litter equipment. Check usable bed space and carrier measurements rather than choosing by appearance alone. Provide a quiet resting place where your cat can withdraw undisturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUseful extras, when needed\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider a spare blanket, an additional scratching surface and a simple interactive toy. Introduce food puzzles gradually and use part of the normal food allowance rather than automatically adding more food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFood, treats and supplements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose food labelled complete and suitable for your cat’s life stage. Keep fresh water available and place it away from food and litter trays. Treats and food used in puzzles count towards the daily allowance. A cat eating a complete, balanced diet does not usually need extra vitamins or minerals. Only introduce supplements after discussing your cat’s individual needs with your vet; breed alone is not a reason to give them. Supplements and accessories are not treatments for illness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA comfortable home, thoughtfully equipped\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide quiet resting places, scratching opportunities and short, enjoyable play sessions. In homes with more than one cat, provide separate resources in different locations; allow one litter tray per cat plus an extra. Check product measurements, materials, cleaning instructions and suitability before purchase. Add extras to solve a real need rather than buying everything at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFurther care guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pdsa.org.uk\/pet-help-and-advice\/looking-after-your-pet\/kittens-cats\/ragdoll\"\u003eCare guidance from PDSA\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cats.org.uk\/help-and-advice\/getting-a-cat\/preparing-for-a-cat\"\u003ePreparing your home for a cat\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cats.org.uk\/cats-blog\/do-cats-need-vitamin-supplements\"\u003eUnderstanding cat supplements\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eGeneral care information, not personalised veterinary advice. Seek veterinary advice about changes in eating, drinking, toileting, movement or behaviour.\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1084\/2918\/1258\/collections\/cat-d3b4bfba-93a3-467a-829e-d9f1d419b22f.png?v=1794336125","url":"https:\/\/theyorkshirepet.com\/collections\/ragdoll.oembed","provider":"The Yorkshire Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}