The Ragdoll Cat book

From the Ragdoll beginning to saying goodbye. Learn about Ragdoll colors, patterns, characteristics, health, and care. Tips for finding a breeder and questions to ask. If you have never heard of a Ragdoll, already own a Ragdoll or two or would like to simply learn more about this wonderful breed of cat and care -this book is for you.

This 220+ page book is as much photos as it is text. I felt compelled to do this book because I could not find a Ragdoll book that showed every color and every pattern. Too many Ragdoll books seem like generic cat care books and I want this one to be different!

I want so many pictures you can not pick your favorite (unless it is your cat of course) I started this book in January of 09, it should be published in the first quarter of 2012. It will be full color, printed on quality paper, hardback with an ISBN

If you are interested in a chance to have your cat or info featured in one of our books please see our sending submissions and forms needed pages BUT TIME IS RUNNING OUT Now only accepting photos that we are missing at this point.
See our book submission page for what we are still missing

This Ragdoll book contains info on the following

The Remarkable Ragdoll (characteristics)

Colors and Patterns Discussed

bi-color, van /high white, mitted, colorpoint, lynx, tortie, torbie

Seal, Blue. Chocolate, lilac/frost, Red/Flame, Cream

solid (self, non-pointed) Mink, Sepia, fawn, frost, silver, smoke, white, black

Ragdoll or RagaMuffin-What is the difference?

The Mysterious Breed Start

Choosing Your Ragdoll and Where to Get it From

Bringing your Ragdoll cat home

Toys and Trees

Grooming ((flea, tick, parasites, hairballs)

Food

Dangers and Emergencies

Litter and Litter Boxes

Deterring unwanted behavior

(biting, aggression, counters or furniture, litter box avoidance)

Your Ragdoll and Travel

Feline Traits

Veterinarians and Vaccinations

Feline Health, Illness and Diseases

Diarrhea
Vomiting
Parasites, Worms, Fungus, Bacteria and Allergies
Heartworm
Asthma
Upper Respiratory Infections
Feline Herpes (FVR or FHV)
Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP)
Feline Panleukopenia (FPV)
Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)
Feline Leukemia Virus (FeLV)
Feline Lower Urinary Track Disease (FLUTD)
Feline Diabetes
Liver Disease
High Blood Pressure or Hypertension
Thyroid problems
DNA testing or Deoxyribonucleic acid testing
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Chronic Renal (Kidney) Failure
Cancer
Seizures
Arthritis
Plain Old Age
Saying Goodbye
Reference & Suggested Links
Books
Links
Ragdoll Rescue info