Ragdoll Kitten Treats a Balloon Like Her Greatest Enemy
If a cat decides they don't like something, whatever it is had better watch out. A cat's wrath is genuinely unlike anything else: trust me, I know. I've been on the receiving end! When you love them, though, it's just something a lot of cat parents have to put up with.
Luckily for one Ragdoll kitten's parents, she's actually taking out a good bit of that Cat Wrath on something that's not them or their furniture: a balloon! As soon as she saw it, she knew she hated it, and she also knew she had to take action:
@pearlsragdolls The fun didn't last long lol
original sound - Pearl's Ragdolls
Pearl's Ragdolls are all raised in-house, with their parents, siblings, and any cousins/aunts that may be around. These kittens learn how to have a good time as soon as they're born, and the fun never stops. Well, at least in most cases.
Cat claws + balloon = fun is over pretty quickly, of course. This little kitten had to learn that the hard way! Now that she's learned how quickly (and loudly) balloons pop, I bet she'll hesitate around them moving forward, but I don't think she would fully give them up!
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These kittens are some of the sweetest in the entire world, but they're also some of the loudest. They form strong opinions early on, and they're never going to let anyone make them question them:
@pearlsragdolls First time hanging out alone with Vivian
original sound - Pearl's Ragdolls
Vivian has a lot to say. Anyone who brings a Ragdoll cat home knows for a fact that they never shut up, even when they probably should!
Do Cats Like Balloons?
Balloons can be equally fun and terrifying for cats, just like they are for humans. If a cat encounters a balloon, they're almost certainly going to try to play with it.
Cats will be curious about balloons, and they're going to love batting them around. Additionally, they make a super fun squeaky sound when you hit them! However, playing with balloons can also:
- Scare cats.
- Set back progress if your cat is new.
- Be a choking hazard.
If you do want to let your cat play with a balloon, do it like Pearl: a small balloon, which won't make that much noise if popped. Ideally, a balloon you give them should also be mostly deflated. Balloons are thin: they will pop. Just always make sure you're supervising!
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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 11:00 AM.