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ladies and Gentlemen let's talk about a
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cap read that sounds like it should be
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lounging on a throne in ancient Egypt
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the ragam muffin now before you rush out
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to adopt one of these fluffy companions
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let me share 12 reasons why you should
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think twice about bringing a ragam
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muffin into your home one the name game
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first off let's address the name
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ragamuffin it sounds like a term of
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endearment for a child who just got
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caught in the rain you'll be explaining
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to everyone that you don't actually own
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a muffin you have a cat that looks like
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it just rolled out of bed after a wild
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night and trust me every time you say it
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you'll feel a little silly two fluffy
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and fabulous now these cats are
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undeniably adorable with their plush fur
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and big eyes but here's the catch that
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luxurious coat requires maintenance you
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can't just let them be they need
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grooming you'll find yourself brushing
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them more often than you brush your own
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hair and if you skip a session
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congratulations you've just adopted a
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walking furball three grooming woes
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speaking of grooming ragamuffins have
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medium length hair that can mat easily
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if you think owning a cat means minimal
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effort think again you'll be spending
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your weekends wrestling with Tangles and
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trying to avoid turning your cat into a
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fuzzy version of Edward Scissor Hands
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and when they're done with their
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grooming session they'll look at you
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like you're the villain in their story
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four health concerns the hidden costs
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Let's Get Serious for a moment
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ragamuffins can be prone to various
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health issues like hypertrophic
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cardiomyopathy HCM and polycystic kidney
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disease PKD so while you might think
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you're adopting an adorable fluff ball
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you could be signing up for a lifetime
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of vet bills and anxiety over whether
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your cat will need surgery next week or
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next month five weight management
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struggles these cats are big like I just
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finished my second Thanksgiving dinner
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big and with great size comes great
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responsibility to manage their weight if
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you're not careful your ragamuffin could
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become the feline equivalent of an
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overstuffed sofa cushion you'll be
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measuring out their food like it's a
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science experiment instead of just
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letting them enjoy their meals six d
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drama let's not forget about dental
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health ragamuffins can develop
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periodontal disease if their teeth
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aren't brushed regularly so now not only
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do you have to brush their fur but you
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also have to brush their teeth it's like
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having a toddler who refuses to
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cooperate during bath time good luck
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with that seven high maintenance
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affection Seekers these cats are known
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for being incredibly affectionate which
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sounds lovely Until you realize they
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expect constant attention if you thought
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your last relationship was needy wait
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until you bring home a ragam muff
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they'll follow you around the house
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demanding love and Cuddles like it's
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their full-time job eight vocalization
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the soundtrack of your life and speaking
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of attention these cats are vocal they
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don't just meow they have entire
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conversations with themselves or with
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you if you're looking for peace and
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quiet at home forget it you'll find
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yourself in Endless debates about
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whether it's time for dinner or playtime
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nine Social Butterflies ragamuffins
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thrive on social interaction not just
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with humans but also with other pets if
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you're planning on leaving them alone
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while you go out for dinner or even just
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to take a shower prepare for some
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serious sulking or destructive behavior
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when you return they might even give you
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the silent treatment how's that for
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drama 10 long lifespan equals long
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commitment let's talk commitment
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ragamuffins can live up to 17 years or
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more that means signing up for over a
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decade of potential health issues and
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quirky behaviors that could drive anyone
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mad are you really ready for that kind
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of long-term relationship because if not
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this C is going to make sure you regret
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it 11 allergy alert if you're one of
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those people looking for a
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hypoallergenic cat well the Ragamuffin
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is not it they produce Stander just like
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any other cat which means allergy
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sufferers might want to steer clear
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unless they want to turn their home into
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an allergy clinic 12 the price tag
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finally let's talk money ragamuffins
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aren't cheap between the initial
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adoption fee and all those vet visits
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down the line owning one could feel like
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investing in a luxury car without Ever
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Getting to drive it you'll be shelling
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out cash faster than your cat can knock
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over your favorite knick-knack in
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conclusion while the Ragamuffin may seem
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like an adorable addition to your home
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with its soft fur and loving personality
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owning one comes with its share of
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complications that could make anyone
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reconsider their decision so before you
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rush out to adopt one of these fluffy
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companions take a moment to ponder if
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you're truly prepared for the adventure
