RAGDOLL CARE GUIDE
Preparing for Your New Ragdoll Kitten
Bringing home a Ragdoll kitten is an exciting moment. This guide will help you prepare a safe, comfortable environment and support your kitten during their first days at home.
These recommendations are intended for families welcoming a ClassicDoll kitten. Always follow the individual instructions provided with your kitten and consult your veterinarian about health or dietary concerns.
BEFORE YOUR KITTEN ARRIVES
Prepare a Safe and Comfortable Home
Kittens are naturally curious and may explore places or objects you would not expect. A few simple preparations can help prevent accidents and make the transition easier.
Remove Small and Unsafe Objects
Put away hair ties, thread, ribbons, beads, foil, small plastic pieces and other objects that could be swallowed.
Check Plants and Soil
Keep toxic or unsafe plants out of reach. Avoid fertilizers and chemicals in accessible plant soil.
Secure Windows and Doors
Make sure windows have secure screens and watch exterior doors carefully. Kittens can move quickly and quietly.
Check Before Closing
Always check refrigerators, washing machines, dryers, closets and other enclosed spaces before closing them.
Create a Quiet Space
Prepare a calm area with a warm bed, food, water and an easily accessible litter box. Giving your kitten a smaller space at first can help them adjust gradually.
EVERYDAY CARE
Food, Litter, Grooming and Play
Food & Water
Continue with the feeding routine recommended by ClassicDoll during the initial transition. Keep fresh filtered or bottled water available and refrigerate unused wet food.
Introduce changes to food gradually and discuss any dietary concerns with your veterinarian.
Litter Box
Place the litter box in a quiet, low-traffic location where your kitten can find it easily. Use natural, unscented litter, scoop it daily and replace the litter completely every 7–14 days.
Gentle Grooming
Introduce grooming calmly and gradually. Wipe the eyes only when needed, use veterinarian-approved products for ear cleaning and trim the nails approximately every one to two weeks.
Sleep & Routine
Provide a soft, warm bed in a quiet area. A consistent daily routine can help your kitten feel secure while becoming familiar with their new home.
Toys & Enrichment
Soft toys, tunnels, wand toys and small balls provide healthy physical and mental enrichment. String and ribbon toys should only be used under supervision.
Introducing Other Pets
Introduce resident pets gradually and supervise early interactions. Give your kitten time to become comfortable with their new environment before expecting close contact.
THE FIRST DAYS
Helping Your Kitten Settle In
Allow your kitten time to explore their new environment gradually. Keep food, water and litter consistent during the initial transition and provide a quiet place to rest.
Schedule an examination with your veterinarian within three days of bringing your kitten home. ClassicDoll recommends bringing a fresh stool sample for parasite testing.
Your veterinarian should always be consulted if your kitten shows signs of illness or if you have concerns about feeding, behavior or adjustment.
HELPFUL REMINDERS
Keep This Guide Close
Return to this guide whenever you need a reminder about home safety, feeding, litter, grooming, enrichment or your kitten’s first days at home.
These recommendations provide general preparation information and do not replace advice from a licensed veterinarian.