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Hi I will be getting a 5 month old ragdoll rescue in a few days and have a few questions. I wanted to know the best way to protect it against electrical cords. Also what is a good type of food to feed (I bought Eukaneuba dry and can) and how often since I can't free feed as I also have dogs in the house. Lastly will it be up all night playing at that age or do they settle down and sleep in the bed with you and IF it does want to play at night how best to handle that situation to not start any bad habits?
Thanks!!
Hi Stacie,
To protect against a cat chewing electrical cords go to a hardware store and get something called wire looms. They look like this;
http://cableorganizer.com/wire-loom/
Put your wires in them.
Eukaneuba is an ok food but I would go with a low or no grain food. Wellness, EVO, Nature's Variety and Eagle Pack are all good examples of this. On the packages are tables of how much to feed your cat. Split the amount up and feed him 2-3 times a day.
He shouldn't be up at night. You should try to play with it in the early part of the evening. This should tucker the kit out and he should sleep through the night. If he does want to play during the night ignore him. He will learn when playtime is and adjust to it. He should start to sleep with you within a week or two after he explores everything. Good luck.
Ciao, Karen
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Karen Craft
Expertise
I can give advice on cat behavior. I can help about newborn kitten care. I can help with senior cat care. I can answer questions about cat proofing a home or making it cat friendly. I can answer diet questions. I can answer home treatments questions for cats. At present I have 13 cats in home and two ferals outside. And there's always room for one more!
Experience
I have over 40 year's experience with cats. Father was a veterinarian and I assisted him in his work. I have 15 cats at present. Most are shelter or feral rescues. I have one purebred cat. I have done cat rescues and foster care.
Some thoughts to carry with you.
A Cat's 10 Commandments
My life is likely to last 15-20 years. Any separation from you is likely to be painful.
Give me time to understand what you want of me.
Place your trust in me. It is crucial for my well-being.
Don't be angry with me for long and don't lock me up as punishment. You have your work, your friends, your entertainments. But I have only you.
Talk to me. Even if I don't understand your words, I do understand your voice when speaking to me.
Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget it.
Before you swat me, before you strike me, remember that I have teeth that could draw blood. And claws to strike back. And yet I choose not to attack you.
If I don't act right then have me checked to see what is wrong.
Please take care of me when I grow old. You too will grow old.
On the difficult journey, on the ultimate difficult journey, go with me please. Never say you can't bear to watch. Don't make me face this alone. Everything is easier for me if you are there. Because I love you so.
Take a moment today to thank God for your pets. Enjoy and take good care of them. Life would be a much duller, less joyful thing without God's critters. Pass this on.
Education/Credentials
I have an A.A.S.
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