Island Ragdoll Kittens

09/13/2024

Wanted to share..Philip has worked really hard and has communicated with big corporations for the safety of our pets! Thank you Philip!

09/10/2024

Please watch this. Philip test many automatic litter boxes. And he made this informative video on TikTok
His FB page is OneManFiveCats

Check out Philip Bloom’s video.

09/09/2024

We need an Island artist for our babies!

09/09/2024

When Kittens and Cats have prolong Diarrhea and you have taken them to the Vet.

Ok. Given all of this here is what I would try and why.

First do you have a copy of the PCR ? If not call the vet and get it. See if clostridium Perfringes appears elevated. Generally it is and not considered actionable information. My theory is that it’s assumed the other protocols (like amoxy and Albon ) they tried would have taken care of it. In my experience there will be a footnote from the lab that says “ might be a contributing factor “. What is working in every case I’ve seen like this is a 10 day round of doxycycline.

My theory is that CP is discounted because it’s everywhere including in the gut all the time and it has become resistant to other antibiotics. You will see improvement fairly quickly if it’s the issue. My vet concurs btw.

WHY :
Stress compromises the immune system and going to a new home is stressful. That is why one should quarantine WITH your new Ragdoll in your bedroom for a week or so in order to not only monitor health but reduce stress by bonding before introducing the kitten to the whole house. Staying with the kitten as much as possible is important as well. Your wee baby has never been alone and now is not the time to start. Remember that the Ragdoll matures 4 times more slowly than other cats so you do in fact have a wee baby.

DIETARY STRESS - any change in diet is called dietary stress which is associated with CP. So trying new foods along the way actually contributes to the problem. I’ve found it best to return to the original food and treat the CP. Note that specialty foods that rely on hydrolyzed protein are not the way to go. You want instead a food that builds up the immune system because that is ultimately what this is , an immune system issue.

THE IMMUNE SYSTEM: Twice in a creatures life the term “immune compromised” applies . When it is very young and not up to speed yet and in the elderly stage when it’s winding down. So you are already at a disadvantage and why reducing stress is important.

Many beasties , like CP live in the gut all the time. Ordinarily they don’t cause a problem because the immune system soldiers , good bacteria , “police the area” and keep them at bay. When stress hits the bad bacteria and other things can get a leg up. I like to think of it as the rookie soldiers being deployed to outposts because a threat of undermined origin has been detected. This leaves headquarters less protected and those beasties are ready to come out and party. The first one to do so seems to be CP.

Breeders have long called the diarrhea kittens often experience going home to be a bacterial imbalance but did not know CP was the one. Reinforcing this theory is the fact that often adding fiber to the food helps. It’s no coincidence that CP is particularly susceptible to fiber . Fiber changes the ph of the gut making it a less hospitable environment for CP. Try adding psyllium right now to the wet food . Just know that in cases where the imbalance has gone on for a while it might not be enough alone. It certainly will help though.

Probiotics in theory should also help because it’s good bacteria. Think of it as sending in reinforcements to help the immune system soldiers (good bacteria). The problem is that diarrhea sweeps them out so if you are using a powder you have to add it with every meal. Vets are raving about a relatively new one that comes in a single dose oral syringe. You might try that but if the diarrhea has gone on for a while probiotics may not be enough.

In cases where the CP has gone untreated for a while other beasties may also have decided to join the party. This may result in the need to add other protocols like Panacure because coccidia or girardia could have also gotten a leg up even since the testing was done. It won’t hurt to try something like safeguard (liquid Panacure - vet approved for kittens ) if you see initial improvement on doxy and then a backsliding. Sticking with the doxy in my experience is the best course.

I hope this helps. My vet says it makes sense. I think about all the kittens that get tossed into the IBS category 😞 which is defined as 5 weeks of diarrhea, cause unknown.

Please Note this is a copy and Paste from another group. But I completely agree with this Breeder. Time and Time again she has given out great advice with sound reasoning and backing. BUT please always when your baby is not doing well seek attention with your Vet!

Love Island Ragdoll Kittens

09/06/2024

Pretty little Seal Point Cat Tree!

09/06/2024

This cutie is declaring that a sample cannot be obtained from them.

09/06/2024

What is new on the Island..Everyone is getting tested for Feline Covid and FIV again. No one is sick it's for our records. My online vet did a little chuckle and caved and sent the test. Everyone is Negative! Our King Kylo Ren is having his DNA updated..fun times..OK back to stalking Sora for her sample. Make sure your breeders test and vaccinate your Kings and Queens. Health is important, inspection of their homes and interviews please.

09/05/2024

🐾 Meet our adorable female pedigree Ragdoll kittens, ready to steal your heart! These fluffy bundles of joy will be ready for their forever homes at the end of September. 🏡✨ Want to be one of the lucky ones to welcome them into your family? Drop us a line to be put on our waitlist or schedule a FaceTime session with us. 📱🐱

Which one of these cuties speaks to you the most? Let us know in the comments! 💬👇

09/02/2024

It's nice to see Cheeto hasn't changed! And still makes me laugh out loud in real time..He was always the court jester of the group!

08/28/2024

Corona is rearing it's ugly head again.
Wash your hands before petting your
Babies!

08/24/2024

What you doing in the bathroom food mamma?

08/24/2024

Hello

08/24/2024

What you looking at?

08/21/2024

Trying to work..and I feel someone staring at me! Who can it be? Butters!

08/10/2024

We are in full out baby mode

08/09/2024

What did you say?

08/09/2024

This girl here has part of my heart!

08/08/2024

This works..well with Nummie and Sora..Not with Mio..she is part Red..we know how our spicy/flames aka Ginger's are.

08/07/2024

08/07/2024

Ok Everyone..Butters is Spoken for..But
Bonnie, Biscuit, Basil, Billie all have open waitlist. Contact us at [email protected]

08/07/2024

Can you believe it..4 out 5 are girls?

08/07/2024

Say hello to Mr.Butters!

08/07/2024

Aqui, no aqui..Gato says No Hablas Senora!

08/07/2024

Did you know Island Ragdoll Kittens is now on Tik Tok?
Yes!

08/06/2024

Nummie is bringing them out for us to play with!

07/31/2024

The babies are walking!

07/31/2024

I had people message me and say.
Cats shouldn't be so expensive?

To break down the cost is mind boggling.
1. First I had to find my Parents. (NOTE: Not all my parents can Stay in our breeding program and I had to retire parents early and they just stay on the island or I rehome).
2. Had to pay extra for breeding right. This is usually double the cost of the Original price.
3. Testing had to be done on each parent as well as DNA testing.
4. Vet bills lawd 😫 these don't ever stop. These little babies like to test their Nine lives. And I think I need anxiety meds because they stress me out.
5. So add extra Hair Color due to number 4 they give me grey hair.
Back to the list.
6. I had to register my cattery this came at a cost.
7. Business license, yes make sure each cattery you work with has one.
8. Advertising this is always constant and going on as well as a website.
9. Taking days off work, to be with momma when she is close to her due date.
10. Preparing for kittens and supplies for delivery.
11. Food and Litter and Puppy pads, oh and supplements and milk just in case.
12. Medications and Vaccinces for new litter. Fingers crossed no extra trips or emergency Vet trips for new babies. So far just 2 emergency trips. Someone knock on wood!
13. Supplies for going home boxes for babies.

I am sure there are things we forgot. These kids are kinda destructive and hubby gets frustrated till he sees the next bunch and then melts and falls in love again.

But we try to give other people a chance to own this beautiful breed we love ❤️ at a fair price.

And the best part is we get to love on these babies and watch them grow and sometimes with your family.
And we do it all over again ❤️

Love Island Ragdoll Kittens.