Brushing a Ragdoll cat's fur. What to do to prevent shedding?

Brushing a Ragdoll cat's fur. What to do to prevent shedding?
How often to brush a Rag doll cat's coat. A Ragdoll cat has a semi long haired coat, that is soft, silky
and easy to brush through. Their fur is short on the front legs and
tend to be longer on the hind legs. A Ragdoll coat is not prone to matting up or becoming knotted as that of some long haired cats. However a Ragdoll coat requires regular attention. In order to prevent matting you need to brush your kitty's fur once or twice a week. My vet adviced: "Be gentle when grooming to avoid extracting hairs, a cat's hair comes off very easily. In a manner of speaking, you could continue to brush until your cat is bald. If your cat is shedding much, wipe with a slightly damp microfiber cloth when necessary, this way you remove just dead hair, ". And it seems to work fine, I have less loose cat hair in the house. If you think your cat is shedding excessively, you are probably right and you need to call your vet. I love to hear your opinion about the gentle way!
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We have had in the past, cats that have chosen us as a servant. But Bowie is another story, we bought him from a breeder. Bowie is a Ragdoll cat with all the characteristics of a Ragdoll cat. We have a lot of fun filming Bowie's typical Ragddoll's ways of doing things. We frequently receive comments from people who see similarities with their own Ragdoll cat in Bowie, some people discovered through Bowie's videos that their Rag doll cat has properties that many Ragdolls have.
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[@nls8520]

He is so incredibly gentle, what a beautiful animal.

[@Robin-xt7yo]

What a sweet cat, he is good about being placed on his back and moved around. Ragdolls are the best.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Raggies Forever !

[@chuckchesvimixvlog9100]

Robin they really are adorable. We have 2 ragdolls,farm cat,turtle here in Europe( also 7turtles in thehilippines but they all died,I don’t know what really happened😕)we have fish and shells too..We love pets and plants too. Stay sage alwYs💐

[@evagebauerova7081]

True

[@fishguts7730]

One: your kitty is so gorgeous- he’s handsome!! Two: I love how gentle you are with him he really trusts you with his belly (a very vulnerable spot for cats) Three: I bet he’s the softest snuggler ever 😊

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Akuma, he is.

[@xantous2229]

I wish i had a living cloud in my house!

[@titanictx883]

What a gorgeous, pampered angel! :-)

[@w8what575]

Omg! He is absolutely precious! He’s so squishy and fluffy and lovable!

[@catfishm.1361]

He’s a fluffalicious kitty all right! My little girl must be part rag doll! She has the look but not as long of hair. It’s in between medium to long. So sweet, they melt in your hands when picked up! 😻

[@jea696]

Bowie is so adorable. He is such a sweetie pie. I love how relaxed he is. My fave part is when he lifts his back-paw. Nice yoga move.

[@soniacolletto9020]

Marco and I sending Bowie a big hug from New Zealand xx

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Wow, the other side of the world. Bowie and I sending Marco a big hug top from Holland.🤗

[@alexandrabavcevic995]

The way your beautiful, fluffy cat lets herself be moved around and accommodated for brushing is just too stinking cute for words. ❤

[@petajames4292]

Oh this was just so adorable to watch, Bowie is so laid back bless him. Ozzy will only let us groom him when he's having a drink from the tap in the bath😂 he's not as laid back as Bowie. Love the way you just shufty Bowie about, it makes me chuckle. Another great video and thanks for sharing your tips xx

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Bowie talks a lot and I talk back that makes him calm😊. But he is indeed pretty laid back. 🤗

[@petajames4292]

Bowie The Ragdoll Cat yes we have lots of conversations with ozzy.....especially at 4am when he seems to want a bit of fuss. It's like having a toddler in the house😁 xx

[@tanyabrewer6492]

I'm guessing, peta that you also have a ragdoll with attitude? I wouldn't trade mine and her sass for anything but it's hard to groom her.

[@michellemckee269]

You definitely have a BEAUTIFUL, GORGEOUS, HANDSOME, laid-back cat!!!!!!

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Thanks Michelle!

[@simosc2]

Bowie is such a good boy

[@learleywells4498]

Awww, he's so cute. And he loves to be brushed. lol!!

[@KL-xs5qq]

Such a beautiful baby. He is a blue point? I love how gentle you are with him. He really trusts you

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Thank you, Bowie is a blue point mitted.

[@mikebecket7458]

What a great life for the kitty. And kitty deserves it!

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

He does!

[@mikebecket7458]

@@BowieTheRagdollCat As all cats should....thank you for you're post and showing us all SUPER KITTY Thanks for the reply mike

[@thisisdefinitelytrix]

Ooh I have never heard of the gentle method!! Thank you for sharing that.

[@yeseniagarcia8120]

I truly enjoyed your videos, my Ragdoll Naya is so similar to your cat in the personality aspect. She loves her belly rubs, if I stop she’ll get up and brush up against my hand for more. ❤️❤️ Ragdolls are truly amazing. Brushing is her favorite time of the day. She can’t get enough of it.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Yesenia, thank you! Ragdolls are indeed truly amazing. They have a great personality. 🤗

[@fionabarr3726]

Bowie is SO cute! I just ❤ his cute looks!

[@user-hb2iw8yn2g]

he's like a baby omg 😍

[@sting2148]

I have a 16month old Ragdoll Boy. As with the video, so loving and gentle.

[@evelynfredericks4397]

Love the way you brush him..and love the wet cloth idea...

[@Catcatcath888]

I have two ragdolls who loved being brushed and are just as sweet natured and gentle and chill about being moved around :) Thanks for the damp microfiber trick! My one kitten just got into the storage room and brushed against a bike... She's getting a little wipe down now!

[@ArgentoFan]

I wish my Ragdoll was that sweet, mines a diva.

[@ZyliceLiddell]

What a sooky boy! 🥰

[@lisacollins5868]

Awwwww!!🙂😊🥰😍😙🤗 I loved it when Bowie lifted his back leg up high for you to brush his floofy "trousers"!!😀😃😁 And he is ALWAYS handsome!!😀😃😁🙂😊🥰😍😙🤗

[@MegaHatLady]

Awwww, look at that sweet boy

[@iTemp2]

My Ragdoll is shedding a lot as it's spring now. I wish she'd lay as still as Bowie here! Can't even brush her belly without her slapping and biting the brush haha

[@noufilasif323]

You have a cat? Put it in your videos im sure the viewers would love to see it

[@jimjohnson5317]

lol ayyy Itemp has a ragdoll too. cool.

[@theweirdo61]

Man, I wish Spyro (my Ragdoll) was this chilled when I try to brush him. But he insists on running away and hiding behind the sofa until the brush is put away XD

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Sometimes Bowie runs away too. 😁

[@rexandskyinthecity]

Bowie is the cutest ever!

[@soniacolletto9020]

Thanks for liking my comment 💖 I have got a Ragdoll too and his name is Marco. Today I have used cloth after brushing him (as per your video) and he loved it!!! Thanks!

[@FluffyRagdollsNW]

Sooo sweet we love kitty cats!😻💕🐾

[@myozbubble]

In the lats Spring, my 2 drop their heavier Winter coat. Luckily, they live to be brushed/combed. We introduced brushing when they were kittens. But, we will never stay ahead if the massive shedding. It isn't true that they are low-shedders!!!

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Hi myozbubble, Especially when they lose their winter coat, I only try to remove the loose hair and brush it against matting. All the hairs that come loose by brushing and the new hairs that take the place, then come loose again simultaneously and then it can be quite a lot. (This is according to my vet.)

[@elsienield5382]

This is very helpful. I have two Ragdolls and they shed quite a lot. Thanks :)

[@gillbranagan6864]

My Coco is happy being groomed on top, not so happy with tummy and nether regions- treats help but he does try to get away and I don’t want to stress him- however totally in awe as how he/she lets you move them around 😯 my ragdoll is chilled, not sure he’d let me position him like that- I’ll try tomorrow 🤞

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Good luck!

[@soniacolletto9020]

Bedankt Bowie!!! I lived in Eindhoven for 5 years and I am originally from Italy. I used to speak Dutch fluently. Then moved to NZ for work ☺

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Leuk zeg, Nederlands naar de andere van de wereld. Fino alla prossima volta. 👍

[@claudiapinaffi3985]

This cat is absolutely lovely

[@Megzsy98]

My ragdoll loves his chest being brushed the most, he gets super relaxed. He sheds an awful lot I need to get better brushes and I am deffo going to try the microfiber cloth!

[@remyasmar418]

Did not realize how high maintenance the breed is. Gorgeous cat by the way but I now think I might be better of getting a Birman instead.

[@lynecourchaine3618]

Les Ragdoll sont magnifiques et adorables !!!

[@mkslaw2003]

I brush my ragdoll daily to avoid knots

[@miamoore9920]

Love ragdollcats

[@hughman253]

Wow he's such a good and beautiful boy! My ragdoll gets annoyed quite fast during brushing, even when I go as gentle as possible!

[@millieohalloran4298]

I have a cat called Lucy and she is a rag doll cat she has lots of mats in her hair so I cut most of them of so now I'm going to brush her everyday💕

[@michele.desaute3465]

J ai un ragdoll depuis 14 ans très calme , il est très gourmand en caresses.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

😊Typique pour un ragdoll, très affectueux. Est-ce qu'il vous suit également d'une pièce à l'autre?

[@michele.desaute3465]

@@BowieTheRagdollCat bonjour .il me suit partout mais le seul problème il ne vient jamais sur moi mais par contre les caresses 👍il réclame. Et vous vous avez un ragdoll?

[@SwaggySahana]

Your ragdoll is so cuteee!!

[@olgat.155]

He is so pretty 💙💙

[@moegreythecat6697]

I love being brush ,I feel relax

[@lindahayen2968]

I'll give it whirl! One of my boys looks so much like Bowie. They are both shedding machines so interested in what the wiping down will do. Thanks for posting!!

[@theresafleetwood4962]

I have two Ragdoll cross snowshoe kittens 8 months old. They are getting bigger as time passes. I had them castrated 2 months ago and my vet wanted to steal them because they are so laid back they purred through ordeal of having fur trimmed and given sedative with their paws outstretched. So brushing is a walk in the park with them. I've never met more laid back cats in my life. Your channel gives great insight into the breed. Can't recommend this lovely breed highly enough.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

When Bowie came to us I was really impressed by the character of a Ragdoll cat. I have always had cats but Ragdolls are special.

[@camilleb7997]

He 😘❤💞. Is so beautiful 😍

[@yusefnazir784]

I have a rag doll cat but he’s way smaller but this rag doll is a different.HES WAY BIGGER.I 😍 IT

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Hi Yusef. Thank you!

[@toniche3577]

What a beautiful Bowie! He obviously loves and trusts you completely. You are so gentle. Lovely to watch.. So many people who brush are rough..Do you trim his nails and clean his teeth? If so, how does he react when you do those.?

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Yes I do, he is also laid back when I trim his nails, but when I want to clean his theet I have to wait for the right moment. 😊

[@toniche3577]

Bowie The Ragdoll Cat That would be amazing if you had a chance to show us how you do teeth and nails.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

I will. 👍

[@NEWCASTLE.UNITED.]

What a gorgeous cat

[@cherylgreen-stansbury6472]

Yeah this is great in theory, Tully insists it is playtime everytime I try to lovingly give him a sweet delicate grooming.

[@MuhammadSafdar-qe7rq]

Cats very nice and very beautiful and very happy 🐈

[@fabianaes5473]

Adorable 🥰🥰

[@paulbennell3313]

He loves that, doesn't he? So cooperative.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

He doesn't always feel like it. 😄

[@paulbennell3313]

@@BowieTheRagdollCat Oh, it's like that is it? Yeah well, that's cats for you!

[@soniacolletto9020]

Bowie is soooo handsome

[@smellydonut5088]

bowie is so precious! :)

[@ramennoodles2589]

He's so cute 😍😻

[@catfun7716]

Sweet lovely cat 😻

[@alexlll6147]

If only my ragdoll would sit that still😂

[@martimouse2228]

Gorgeous

[@davidwalle5025]

My ragdoll friend likes combing also but he shows you where to comb, comb in the wrong place and he tells you.

[@fourragdollsandalittlelady8551]

Cool video! and its amazing how Bowie likes it! Just like Jeremy from Jeremy & Luigi:) ...we will try the microfiber cloth, thanks for this tip!:)

[@user-ge1mp3il8l]

Красавчик!!! Моя мечта...😘💋💖

[@jamlaw]

He clearly loves t! Definitely worth a try. I try to be gentle but even so my ragdoll is a sassy pants when it comes to any brush, almost. Maybe I need to be even more gentle. He's beautiful!

[@ragdollice1786]

We have a ragdoll called Ice. She has beautiful blue eyes and a soft fer. Check her out on youtube and instagram. Thanks for watching!

[@denisemangold2265]

Bowie looks just like my Birman. He's gorgeous.

[@kabal6331]

Then your Birman looks like a ragdoll XD

[@lindamattson1259]

This video was very helpfull to me. Although my rag doll, Tia loves being brushed and combed, I realize that I am removing way too much fur! I will be trying the dampened microfibre cloth along with much gentler brushing.

[@chuckchesvimixvlog9100]

Linda Mattson thanks for the tip. Stay safe😻

[@ditchbankdog3134]

I wish my ragdoll Floyd would behave that way when I brush him.

[@lesleymcleod6284]

My Sebastion will put up with brushing for a very short period of time. So will be trying the micro fibre cloth way.

[@gailremp3628]

FURminator. FURminator. FURminator. I have had my 2 inch FURminator for over 20 years. It combs the undercoat and the cats love it...I have no problems with furball's or anything. And it's the best. The darn thing cost too much. But the value is in the quality of construction. And how well it does the job. When I'm not using the FURminator, I use a simple cute brush that combs the top and it makes them look even more adorable. I know I sound like a commercial for the FURminator. But there is no substitute for how well it does. It's just has a horrible name that sounds like it's gonna kill the animals. But you comb your hair with it... just have to have a nice trashcan available. Because you get out so much fur you could put it together and have another cat.

[@occlumens]

I own two ragdoll kittens and I love them to death. Can’t wait for them to grow up a little so I can brush them properly without them biting my hand off lol

[@Kattatonik7_yt]

I would like to brush our orange ragdoll gently but as soon as he sees the brush, he runs over and rubs his face on it hard. We brush him more aggressively than you did here for sure. He doesnt lose more hair than seems normal but we always get all tangles out first then finish with the good hard brushing he so craves.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Hahaha, well done!

[@valeriedavidson6540]

Ragdolls have such interesting personalities. We love our two girls!

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

+Valerie Davidson, yes they really have. I fully understand when you say you love your Raggies.

[@Jabawokky]

My ragdoll cat loves to be brushed lol

[@SophieWoodward08]

Just finished brushing my ragdoll as adviced and I'm surprised he's not bald. Now I know I can over groom I will stop using deshedding tools and use the same method as you

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Very good, I mainly brush Bowie to prevent matting once or twice a week

[@niknunya7348]

My boy runs away whenever I try to brush him & my girl fights my hand trying to bite the brush! 🤦‍♀️ they’re impossible lol & they hate being picked up though they’ll ALLOW it. If my girl really doesn’t want to be picked she’ll softly bite my shoulder to let me know to let her down 😂😮‍💨

[@totallydomestic433]

Thanks for the tip with the micro fiber. My Himalayan, even though I brush her every day I still have white wisps of hair floating around. I will give that a try.

[@livechilllife]

I brush my raggie twice a day. He's got a bit thicker hair than Bowie and thank goodness he enjoys it just as much! @sigge_ragdoll instagram

[@jbponzi1]

Experience with my cats has shown they are not fond of the vacuum cleaner, which would be helpful. My cats also spent more time playing with the brush then getting any actual grooming done.

[@Crzybinet]

Beautiful

[@AwesomicaBorobia]

Hola, yo tengo dos Ragdoll, gato y gata, son hermanos de la misma camada. No les gusta nada que les cepille el pelo, pero luego se suelen dejar y terminan ronroneando. Yo les paso un cepillo cada dos días. A veces uso un peine antienredos para deshacer los nudos, que normalmente se forman en la base de la cola de la gata porque es mucho más peluda que su hermano. También les suelo pasar un guante antipelos a modo de masaje. No había pensando en usar una toalla de microfibra húmeda para cuando pierden más pelo, ha sido una buena idea. Bowie es precioso. Saludos.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Gracias, Bowie no siempre quiere ser cepillada. Entonces él siempre miente un poco más lejos.

[@jennifermercer3481]

Beautiful cat, I have a that we are sure is part ragdoll

[@chrisike-8283]

I litteraly feal that feeling of brush sliding on my body. I feel like that cutie cat lol

[@chuckchesvimixvlog9100]

Just like one of our ragdolls who loves so much to be brush and just a brush not a comb. you’ll surrender to brush him up ‘coz he’s really enjoying it.while the other ragdoll likes only a comb not brush and just a few strokes. You’d know that he’s annoyed through his eyes and growls,so you better watch out. if you continue he’ll attack your hand but doesn’t hurt though😀More power and take care😻

[@mohamedabdelsalam6094]

😂 so quote ❤️ you are right he love that too much

[@chisciotte1]

Amazing!

[@Princewalesuk]

I have a ragdoll cat too! 💖

[@hamonytv]

염전히 잘하네~~

[@markcross6864]

My rag doll would scratch my eyes out if I tried that. Oh well, can’t have it all 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@GioLex89]

How? How possible? My ragdoll keeps biting me and the brush every time I attempt to brush him. and yes his fur is everywhere possible in the house hahah.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Then you might better go to a professional groomer, maybe he suffers from tangling, which is painful during brushing.

[@Nihe1967]

How lucky you are that he likes to be brushed. Our 2 ragdoll girl hate it. They always try to bite or grab the brush, only on their chins they like to be brushed.

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

I'm certainly happy with that, but Bowie does not always want to be brushed.

[@Mlpgirl168]

my ragdoll cat has extremely long hair...he must be heavy on the Himalayan. some hairs are 9 inches long!!!

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Wow 9 inches!

[@chuckchesvimixvlog9100]

Persephone Asher we have 2 male ragdoll for 12 years now. They used to be almost 8 kls but we had to put then on a diet a little bit before our expat assignment to another country because the airline’s regulation was just 8kls including their carrier so they could be with us under the seats👍😻😻stay safe always!

[@julieparrish610]

I have a calico ragdoll and a tortie seal point. My calico has soft, rabbit-feeling silky fur, but she DOES tend to get mats under her arms where they attach to her body that we sometimes have to cut out with scissors. I have 2 different furminators, and they help some, but they also tend to pull the cat's skin and extract a LOT of hair, so I do not like to use them, only under extreme situations....

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

Julie Parrish, I think you just do it right. The hair under Bowie's arms also needs extra attention.

[@myozbubble]

Under the arms is right!

[@babiamourtoujoursragdolls6590]

The wet and dry brush for human hair should be used , please do not use those fur pullers .

[@elisabettabombardi4716]

I have a Ragdoll cat too! A giril, named Solange, point is she doesn't like being brushed at all! I gently try the same though... but it's not that easy! ;-)

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

First I look at what mood Bowie is, because his majesty does not always want to be brushed.

[@SeanLynchXY]

😻

[@femsff7090]

I'm going to try this with my one ragdoll mix as he seems to keep shedding when I comb/brush him. Maybe I'm doing more harm than good. One thing though; how to get the hairs from the cloth? Do you use tape, throw it in the washer/dryer regardless of the hair or do you use disposables?

[@BowieTheRagdollCat]

I use a lint roller tape.