A professional long-haired cat grooming session showing the correct technique for using a steel comb to prevent matting and tangles in thick fur.

Ragdoll Cat Grooming: The “No-Shave” Professional Guide to a Mat-Free Coat

Ragdoll Cat Grooming: The “No-Shave” Professional Guide to a Mat-Free Coat To groom a Ragdoll cat effectively, you must perform “Line Brushing” twice weekly using a stainless steel Greyhound comb to reach the skin level where mats form. This “No-Shave” approach preserves the semi-longhair guard hairs and prevents the coat from growing back darker due…

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A high-quality photo showcasing Ragdoll Cat Colors on a relaxed, docile cat lounging on a sofa.

Ragdoll Cat Colors: The Ultimate 2026 Identification Guide

Ragdoll Cat Colors: The Ultimate 2026 Identification Guide Identifying Ragdoll cat colors is notoriously difficult because every traditional kitten is born pure white. You can only accurately determine their final look by checking specific phenotype identifiers like nose leather, paw pads, and the “bloom” of their points over a 4-year development timeline. Why Your Ragdoll’s…

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