Tattered Cat, also known as RagaMuffin, is native to the United States. It is a large breed of cat that originated from the breeding of Ragdoll cats. Adult female cats weigh between 10 and 15 pounds, while male cats weigh between 15 and 20 pounds.
Due to strong bones and abundant subcutaneous fat, Tattered Cats appear plump and obese, walking gracefully like an aristocratic lady.
Tattered Cats take about four years to fully develop and have a long lifespan, which can accompany their owners for a long time. Although they may look a bit chubby, they are strong and so far no genetic diseases or gene defects have been found.
In 1975, a group of people wanted to promote the Ragdoll cat and not limit it to the unified standards of CFA and IRCA. These two organizations only recognized the pointed color and blue eyes as Ragdoll cats. As a result, they injected other breeds into the Ragdoll cat's bloodline and continuously improved and optimized it. They introduced Persian cats, Angora cats, Himalayan cats, etc., and gradually stabilized its genes, thus giving birth to the current Tattered Cat.
In fact, Tattered Cats and Ragdoll cats look extremely similar. However, according to the standards of CFA and IRCA, Ragdoll cats are only limited to blue eyes and pointed colors, while Tattered Cats are recognized in any color. However, it was not until the past decade that Tattered Cats were recognized as an independent breed, rather than a sub-breed of Ragdoll cats.
The name "Tattered Cat" is also the result of the founder's frustration. At that time, they originally wanted to register this cat as a Ragdoll cat, but they failed to overturn the previous registration. Therefore, they found themselves in an embarrassing situation where they couldn't call it a Ragdoll despite being one. As a result, in frustration, they changed the "Ragdoll" to "ragamuffin", which means tattered, opposite to the beautiful and delicate meaning of Ragdoll, but coincidentally starting with "Rag".
Family and single individuals with or without children and other pets (not recommended for people allergic to cat hair)
First, smallpox
Symptoms: Cats with smallpox may have fever and depression, and their body temperature gradually decreases. Symptoms such as weakness, dehydration, loss of appetite, vomiting, and diarrhea may occur.
Solution: Choose a good pet hospital to vaccinate on time and keep the house clean and hygienic. Isolation is necessary. Rabies vaccine can only be administered at 3 months of age; cat triple vaccine can generally be administered at 2 months of age, with a monthly interval.
Second, feline rhinitis
Symptoms: Fever, excessive nasal discharge, frequent sneezing, associated with conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers, and a large amount of tearing.
Solution: Once detected, seek medical attention promptly. This virus can be transmitted through the air, so isolate it from other cats as soon as possible.
Third, hairballs
Symptoms: Cats will vomit and have a poor appetite, and there will be hairballs in their excrement.
Solution: Regularly feed cats hairball gels, and it is best to grow some cat grass at home.
Fourth, gastrointestinal discomfort
Symptoms: Vomiting, diarrhea, and loss of appetite.
Solution: First, withhold food from the cat, and then feed some probiotics for conditioning. If the condition is serious, seek medical attention in a timely manner. Prevention: 1. Maintain a light diet; 2. Do not change cat food frequently. When changing cat food, follow the seven-day food change rule.
The RagaMuffin cat belongs to the large breed of cats. They have a chubby body and abundant subcutaneous fat, along with dense bones. Therefore, their appetite is relatively large. However, it is best to feed them mainly with cat food, with small meals and occasional intake of meat such as chicken breast and fish to maintain a balanced diet. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to exercise and play to avoid obesity.
The RagaMuffin cat has a clean nature, so it is best to clean the used cat litter in a timely manner to prevent a shallow depth that cannot cover the feces.
Regular cleaning of the RagaMuffin cat's ears and teeth is also necessary to prevent dental calculus and ear mites. It is best to use a wet cotton ball dipped in 75% alcohol to wipe the outer ear once a week, and use a special pet toothbrush to clean the teeth once a day.
The RagaMuffin, also known as Tattered Cat, is a large long-haired cat, so its fur is thick and long. The fur on the neck, abdomen, and hind legs is the longest and needs to be combed once a day using a fine-toothed comb for 15 minutes each time. However, it is not too difficult to take care of because its fur is smooth and not easily knotted.
The fur of the RagaMuffin is long but abundant, so in addition to regular grooming, it also needs to be fed hairball paste to prevent excessive hair from being licked and swallowed into the stomach, leading to intestinal obstruction or respiratory diseases.
To make the fur of the RagaMuffin smoother and more lustrous, you can feed it a certain amount of coat enhancer and also give it some hair-friendly foods, such as salmon oil, which can be directly mixed into the cat food or let the cat lick it by itself.
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