Bengal Cat care guide
The Bengal wears a leopard's rosettes and a toddler's energy budget. Bred from Asian leopard cat crosses, Bengals are brilliant, athletic, and relentless — spectacular pets for owners who provide jungle-gym households and serious engagement.
Feeding
High-protein diets suit their athleticism; many enjoy food puzzles that make meals a hunt.
Exercise
Mandatory and substantial: tall climbing routes, wheel running, leash walks, fetch, and water play. An understimulated Bengal redecorates destructively.
Grooming
The pelt-like coat barely sheds — weekly brushing is plenty.
Common health issues
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy — screened breeders only
- Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA-b) — DNA test
- Pyruvate kinase deficiency — DNA test
- Sensitive stomachs in some lines
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Frequently asked questions
Are Bengals legal everywhere?
Most places allow later-generation (F4+) Bengals, but some cities and countries restrict them. Check local rules before purchase.
Why does my Bengal play in water?
Ancestral leopard-cat genes — many Bengals fish from taps and join showers. Offer a fountain and embrace it.
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