Are Bengal cats prone to illness?

Are Bengal cats prone to illness?

Like all cats, the Bengal can suffer from eye problems such as glaucoma (caused by increased pressure inside the eyeball); cataracts (opacity of the lens); entropion (inward rolling of the eyelids); retinal problems; or conjunctivitis (inflammation of the insides of a cat’s eyelids).

What can I feed my Bengal cat?

Choosing the Best Food for Bengal Cats Because of their energetic nature, Bengals need a complete and balanced cat food rich in protein, such as Pro Plan Savor or Pro Plan True Nature dry and wet food.

How old is Saffy from the Bengal cat Association?

Saffy is a 9 year old spayed and microchipped female Bengal cross. She was the runt of the litter, she is small in size but is a Tiger in her mind. She is very loving and loves a cuddle and a snuggle.

How old is Rana from the Bengal cat Association?

Rana is an indoor cat, she has shown no interest in going outside even if the back door is open. Saffy is a 9 year old spayed and microchipped female Bengal cross. She was the runt of the litter, she is small in size but is a Tiger in her mind.

How old is Maureen from the Bengal cat Association?

Maureen is an 11 year old Female Brown Marbled Bengal. She has been neutered, microchipped. Maureen was rescued two years ago so not all her medical background is known. When nervous she can have accidents in the house, but she knows the word no and is trainable.

Why did Ted the Bengal cat need to be re-homed?

The reason behind him needing to be re-homed is that his owners have had numerous visits from neighbours over the past few years saying that Ted has been attacking other cats in the area. Ted lived with his brother Rocco, until about 2 years ago when Rocco was suddenly taken ill and sadly had to be put down 24 hours later.

What is the history of the Bengal cat?

A Very Brief History. The original Bengal cats are a hybrid of the Asian Leopard Cat and domestic cats. They were developed by various people, most notably Jean Sugden Mill, in the 1970s and 80s with the aim of harnessing the beauty of the wild cat, yet maintaining the temperament of the domestic cat.

What’s the life expectancy of a Bengal cat?

If you want an active, affectionate, naughty cat who will make you smile and even laugh every single day then a Bengal is for you! Bengals are generally very healthy cats if you have bought from a reputable and registered breeder. The life expectancy is the same as many other cats: 14 – 16 years.

Are there any health risks with a Bengal cat?

In line with other pedigree breeds, there are some diseases that they have a slightly higher risk of – HCM (heart disease) and PkDef (chronic anaemia) being two of them. But if you go to a breeder who screens for these things, the risk of your Bengal getting them is much reduced, small though it is in the first place.

Can a Bengal cat be shown at a cat show?

Now Bengals are a recognized breed and can be shown at cat shows and sold legally in all 50 states. Some common traits of the breed like personality and patterning may carry over into half Bengal-tabby cat or kitten mixes, Bengal-Siamese mixes, Bengal-British Shorthair mixes, and other common domestic blends.