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Cat Forum / Health and Behavior / February 2007Grooming my Ragamuffin Cat
Hello. I have a purebred Ragamuffin cat and am having difficulty keeping him nicely groomed and free from "knots" and mats. I have taken him to a "professional" groomer and she basically ruined his beautiful mane. Now along with the knots and mats he has a mane that is totally chopped off and all uneven. I am so upset, but am hoping it will grow back. I have a few questions. Any suggestions on how to get his mane evened out? Or should I just let it grow back and hope it looks nice again? With regard to the knots, are there any tools that anyone has found to be especially effective? (He detests grooming, which of course doesn't help.) I have tried several items-- he will tolerate the Zoom Groom but it doesn't really help his knots once he has them. I have tried the Furminator. He doesn't tolerate it well at all. Also, his fur is full of static electricity. Does anyone know of any product that may alleviate that problem? Thanks for any help anyone can offer. He is really a sweet boy and I want to do everything I can to help him. > Hello. I have a purebred Ragamuffin cat Ugh. Do you mean "Ragdoll" or is there yet another freakish breeding experiment going on? Meanswhile ... if you cannot keep your cat brushed then shave him and let it grow back in, trying to do a better job of brushing daily. Frustrated? Then go to the shelter for your next cat and avoid the hassle of the Overbred Inbred coat. Did I say "UGH?" As it is growing back brush it everyday and continue to do so once it has grown back, it will help and you will see a big change. Thanks. I will brush him every day and hope for the best! >As it is growing back brush it everyday and continue to do so once it >has grown back, it will help and you will see a big change. If you knew the circumstances that prompted me to investigate a purebred cat in the first place, you might actually feel a little bad about your rude response. There is often more to a story than meets the eye. All of my cats- -except one--have been strays or from the Humane Society. And if you're truly interested in cats and would like to strive to be somewhat knowledgeable, check out the Cat Fanciers' Association website at www.cfainc.org. You will find the lovely RagaMuffin described in detail there. >> Hello. I have a purebred Ragamuffin cat > [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > >Did I say "UGH?" on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:46:45 GMT, "Jillian via CatKB.com" <u31765@uwe> wrote: > If you knew the circumstances that prompted me to investigate a > purebred cat in the first place, you might actually feel a little bad [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Association website at www.cfainc.org. You will find the lovely > RagaMuffin described in detail there. That's a beautiful cat, and LARGE! I'm the first to admit I'm not knowlegeable about very many breeds (my current 2 cats came from feral colonies), but I'm not against breeding. Obviously we have a horrific over population problem, but I don't believe the answer is to stop breeding pure bred cats. I think that would be quite tragic. The answer is to spay and neuter ALL kittens, with the exception of the very select few who uphold the breed standards, so breeds can be protected. Since not all of the offspring of well bred cats are show/breeding potential, the ones who are not should go to pet homes and be speutered. Assuming anyone who purchases a pure bred cat (or dog) is adding to the problem isn't really fair IMO. Unfortunately, though, it's true more often than it's not. This is due to the sheer volume of backyard breeders and millers cranking out kittens (and puppies)... They are the real problem because they are NOT breeding to uphold the breed standards but are in it to make a buck. Those breeders should NOT be patronized. Ever. I think education is the only real solution. I'm currently waiting on my pure bred Golden Retriever puppy to be old enough to take home. I tried the rescue route with an adult dog this past Fall and it went horribly wrong. I can't bring myself take that risk again. My current dog is a mutt from the shelter who I adore, but my next dog is coming from a very reputable breeder and I don't feel at all guilty about that!  SignatureLynne Very well said. I totally agree. And you're so right--education is the only solution. Thanks for taking the time to post that. Oh, and best wishes with the little Golden! >on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:46:45 GMT, "Jillian via CatKB.com" <u31765@uwe> >wrote: [quoted text clipped - 31 lines] >dog is coming from a very reputable breeder and I don't feel at all guilty >about that! I have a large humidifier that uses 1 1/2 gallons of water a day. I add a bacteriostat and a conditioner to the water and have no problems. ---MIKE--- >>In the White Mountains of New Hampshire >> (44° 15' N - Elevation 1580') > Also, his fur is full > of static electricity. Does anyone know of any product that may > alleviate that problem? We're having this problem right now, too, and it's gotten so bad it's effecting my cats' behavior. Beyond upping the moisture content in the air, does anyone have any suggestions? It's kind of cool to see them spark up when the lights are out, but they aren't happy with this situation at all. SignatureLynne You're right! They don't like it at all. You've given me the idea to look into a good whole house humidifier. Thanks! >> Also, his fur is full >> of static electricity. Does anyone know of any product that may [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >up when the lights are out, but they aren't happy with this situation at >all. on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:48:55 GMT, "Jillian via CatKB.com" <u31765@uwe> wrote: > You're right! They don't like it at all. You've given me the idea to > look into a good whole house humidifier. Thanks! I used to have one but had a heck of a time keeping it clean. My son has mold allergies so we've been putting up with the dry air for a few years. Let me know if you find one that is easy to clean! SignatureLynne I will definitely let you know! >on Thu, 15 Feb 2007 22:48:55 GMT, "Jillian via CatKB.com" <u31765@uwe> >wrote: [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >mold allergies so we've been putting up with the dry air for a few years. >Let me know if you find one that is easy to clean! |
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