Kitten Care

Feeding Routine

Your kitten will be used to eating raw, wet, and dry food daily. Maintaining this full diet is essential.

Feeding Schedule

Morning & Afternoon (Wet Food on a Plate):

Stella & Chewy’s Canned Pâté (Grain-Free)

Wilderness Chicken or Wilderness Chicken Kitten (Grain-Free Pâté)

Weruva Chicken Lickin’ (added on top for flavor and moisture)

Evening Meal (Raw Food):

Raw Paws Raw Chicken Cat Food

Professionally made raw food that is easy to serve and safe. Your kitten has been raised on this — continuing it is highly recommended.

Dry Food (Always Available):

Mix together in a sealed bin:

Young Again 50/22 Dry Food (50% Protein)

Stella & Chewy’s Kitten Dry Food (40% Protein)

Added Nutrition

Stella & Chewy Magical Dinner Dust

Lightly sprinkle on top of wet meals to enhance nutrition and taste.

Storage & Prep Tips

Store unused wet or raw food in the fridge, covered.

Warm slightly before serving (just enough to remove the chill — do not overheat).

Use flat plates to mimic natural eating posture and reduce whisker stress.

Hydration

We recommend a Drinkwell-style water fountain to encourage frequent drinking. This is especially important for kidney and urinary health in cats.

Travel Carrier

We recommend the SturdiProducts Cat Carrier – Large

These are soft-sided, sturdy, and ideal for vet visits and travel.

Home Safety

Please block off any high railings or stairways with banister guards. Ragdoll kittens are curious and can fall through wide railings. Safety first!

 Ragdolls, whose dedication and experience have shaped the way I raise

Grooming

Your kitten is used to regular grooming — it helps prevent mats and builds trust.

Use a Furminator comb or Butter comb

Comb to the skin, not just the surface

Groom once a week or more

Bathing

Your kitten may occasionally need a bath, especially in show homes.

Use Blue Dawn soap (for gentle but effective cleaning)

Use EQyss Mega-Tek Coat Rebuilder as a conditioner

Use a pet-safe blow dryer like the Flying Pig

You can bathe and dry at home, or hire a trusted mobile groomer.

Litter Box Routine

Use unscented clumping clay litter (like Tidy Cats or Dr. Elsey’s)

Choose large uncovered boxes with high sides

Clean at least twice daily

Plan for two boxes per kitten/cat

Automatic litter boxes are okay, if kept clean

Toys & Enrichment

Kittens need stimulation and play every day. Some safe favorites include:

Rattle balls

Yeowww! Catnip toys

Feather wand toys (always use under supervision)

Avoid: Toys with glued-on pieces (eyes, plastic parts), string toys left unattended, or anything that could pose a choking risk.

Cat Trees & Scratching

Your kitten will benefit from a sturdy, safe space to climb and scratch.

Choose real wood + real carpet cat trees

Recommended brands: MAU, EBS PETS, Frond, or retailers like Chewy and PetSmart

Avoid cheap trees that wobble or fall apart easily

Acknowledgment

A lot of this care guide is based on the proven methods of my mentor at Blossom Ragdolls, whose dedication and experience have shaped the way I raise and care for my kittens. I’m proud to follow her guidance and pass it on to my kitten families.