What you need to know before getting a Bengal cat
Miscellaneous / / August 01, 2021
Life hacker talks about character, behavior, care and feeding.
general information
- Breed name: bengal cat (bengal).
- Country of origin: USA.
- Weight: up to 7-8 kg.
- Height at withers: up to 30-33 cm.
- Average life expectancy: 13-15 years old.
- Average price: from 10 to 100 thousand rubles and more.
What Bengal cats look like
Domestic Bengals are a hybrid of wild cats, native to Asia, and common domestic purrs of various breeds. Their history began in the United States in the 20th century, and now they are popular all over the world.
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These animals in many ways resemble their free relatives and look like miniature copies of leopards and other predators. The body of domestic Bengal cats is elongated, muscular and strong, the paws are powerful, and the head is large with expressive eyes and not very large and rounded at the tips of the ears.
The color of these cats is different. The main background is most often golden or silvery with a spotted, rosette or dark marble pattern. At the same time, animal hair is short, dense, soft, silky and pleasant to the touch.
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What is the character of Bengal cats
Bengals are quite active, curious and playful animals. Moreover, this character is manifested in them not only at a young age, but throughout their lives. Therefore, it is necessary to educate a kitten from childhood, so that over time it does not turn into an uncontrolled pet.
Animals of this breed are very smart. So, after special training, Bengals can perform simple commands, for example, sit, give a paw, and even bring objects. They are able to "learn" themselves, so they easily open the doors of cabinets and nightstands.
How Bengal cats get along with adults
Such pets are sociable, attached to people and willingly make contact. They love to be in human society, follow the owner around the apartment with interest and do not disregard everything that happens.
Alone, these cats are bored and quite sincerely rejoice at the return of family members home. And if you just ignore the pets for a long time, they will surely remind you of themselves by meowing and insistently demand attention to their person.
How Bengal cats get along with children
Playful and affectionate cats get along well with younger family members and often act as companions in their games. They are not inclined to show aggression and rather retire if they are not in the mood for communication. Although with children who do not yet understand that in front of them is not a living toy, it is better not to leave them. After all, Bengals can, for example, scratch their young owners, trying to escape from too tight embrace.
How Bengal cats get along with other animals
Bengals are born predators. Therefore, they will not be able to make friends with parrots and hamsters, but will simply perceive them as potential victims. As for dogs and other cats, representatives of this breed get along well with them and practically do not conflict.
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What conditions of detention are required for Bengal cats
Bengals are energetic and agile cats that need exercise. To ensure the required level of activity, it is best to install a full-fledged play complex with shelves and posts for such an animal. So the Bengal cat will be able to throw out its energy and not get bored. Although, even with its own play center, the restless pet will surely explore all the closets, bedside tables and shelves in your apartment.
Also, the cat will definitely appreciate balls, mice and other toys with which you can have fun and frolic. The animal will also need a scratching post, which will protect the furniture from its sharp claws.
To diversify the pet's leisure time, you can take it for walks. It is best to bring out a Bengal on a harness so that he does not accidentally run away. It is not worth letting go unattended: the cat can get lost, suffer from street animals or become infected by contact with them.
Bengal cats, like other purrs, are curious and have a passion for hunting. Therefore, it is advisable to put special grilles on double-glazed windows. This will help keep your pet from falling out of the window while jumping behind a flying bird or falling leaf.
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How to feed Bengal cats
What diet to choose for your pet is up to you. The easiest option is to give your cat ready-to-eat foods that are wet (canned) and dry. Moreover, it is better to stop the choice on complete products of well-established brands. Such food contains all the necessary trace elements, vitamins, carbohydrates, proteins and fats.
You need to choose ready-made food based on age: there are separate menus for kittens and adult representatives. There is also a special meal for sterilized, pregnant and lactating cats, for those suffering from allergies and other diseases.
In addition, you can feed your pet with natural foods, including meat, sub-products, vegetables and more. Such a diet should be thought out so that the cat gets everything it needs for health along with the food.
Regarding the usual food from our table, this is not the best option. In addition, some of the products we are used to are simply dangerous to the health of pets. For example, cats should not be offered fried, salty, spicy or even sweet foods.
Regardless of the chosen diet, the animal must have access to clean drinking water at all times.
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How to care for Bengal cats
It is enough to comb out the silky and short wool of Bengals once a week or two using a special brush. If you teach your pet to this procedure from childhood, it will not cause any special problems.
Bengal cats are very clean, so they don't need frequent bathing. Water treatments may be needed if the pet is heavily soiled. At the same time, washing Bengals will not cause any special problems. Cats of this breed calmly and even take an interest in water, play with jets with pleasure, and some even do not mind having fun in the bath.
You need to pay attention to the claws of the animal, even if the cat regularly uses the scratching post. Trim they can be done at home, and if difficulties arise with the procedure, it is better to contact a veterinary clinic. As for the hygiene of the ears, it is advisable to examine them at least a couple of times a week and clean them as they become dirty with the help of special lotions or other means.
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What are Bengal cats sick with?
Representatives of this breed are strong and hardy animals. But they also have a tendency to certain diseases. Among them:
- Retinal atrophy (PRA-b) is an inherited disorder that eventually leads to complete blindness.
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is a heart condition in which the walls of the ventricle thicken, leading to problems with the functioning of the circulatory system.
- Deficiency of erythrocyte pyruvate kinase (PK deficiency) is a condition that leads to hemolytic anemia associated with dysfunction of red blood cells.
- Flat chest syndrome (FCK) is a disease that manifests itself in kittens in the first months of life and can be fatal.
- Dry nose syndrome. It manifests itself in young animals under the age of one year, first in the form of a crust and cracks, ulcers may appear in a neglected form.
Also, Bengals, like any other cats, can suffer from food and contact allergies, problems with the digestion and genitourinary system, skin diseases and more.
Even a healthy animal must be constantly and carefully monitored. For any changes in his behavior or suspicious symptoms, it is better to immediately contact a veterinary clinic. This will help you take action in time and avoid bad consequences.
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What to look for when buying a Bengal cat
Before buying a kitten, first decide on your plans for it. If you dream of a show career for your future pet, choose fluffy from the "show" class. The price for them is high, but such kittens are potential champions. For breeding and obtaining high-quality offspring, it is better to stay at the "breed" class. And if you are just looking for a pet for the soul, buy kittens of the "pet" class, the price of which is usually democratic.
In addition to the prospects, be sure to pay attention to the health of the animal and its appearance. The future pet should be active, mobile and moderately well-fed. He is also obliged to do all the vaccinations due to age.
When you conclude a deal, make sure that you receive a package of documents with the kitten: a contract purchase and sale, veterinary passport and metric (feline "birth certificate"), on the basis of which pedigree.
If you were not given any documents upon purchase, take care of obtaining a veterinary passport and make sure that the kitten is vaccinated. But it will not work to issue a pedigree for such an animal, since it is not known who his parents are.
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