Adopted a Bengal

Rules for beginners 

So you adopted a Bengal cat, how do you raise him? The Bengals kitten learns cat behavior and cleanliness from his mother. Therefore, if you want your baby to be clean and well-bred, you should not take a kitten that has not reached the age of three months.

A cat must have toys! Things she is afraid of, or which can be dangerous, must be hidden. At a young age, kittens are excessively curious, so it is better to take all measures to ensure the safety of the baby in advance. Hide the wires and close access to the windows and balcony.

“A kind word and cat nice” – remember this folk wisdom and never shout at the cat. Even the smallest kitten has enough intelligence to understand your discontent or benevolence from words. A kitten is not yet a cat, but his behavior is quite “cat-like”!

Raising a Bengal, it is necessary to exercise firmness: if you forbid something to it, then do not make exceptions to this rule. Your inconstancy in prohibitions and permits will undermine your reputation as a “leader of the pack.”

Prohibiting something to a cat, always use the same word, for example, “stop”.

Constantly praise and caress the cat when she has fulfilled your request or agreed to follow your orders. Praise for using the toilet is more effective than poking your nose into the stained corner.

Pronounce your cat’s name only with tender intonation.

Never hit a cat. You run the risk of running into response “nasty” actions on her part, showing you her outrage at your act.

Respect the willful character of your pet. If you are irritated by the excessively independent or independent behavior of a cat, reconsider your relationship or immediately start a dog.

Love your cat and it will answer you the same!

The cat must play !!!

 As soon as they reach the age of 3-4 weeks, the Bengal kittens begin to discover the world for themselves. They still do not hold their paws, but they are already starting to play and frolic! A Bengal cat is practically the only creature that plays to the very old age! For a cat, the game is life. Games kittens, which we perceive as fun, in fact, nothing more than familiarity with the rules of cat behavior and hunting skills. Wool on end, back with a hump, ears pinned, expresses determination – all this indicates that before you – the future predator! The instinct of hunting in kittens wakes up to 5-6 weeks after their birth. At this age, the kids begin to play catch-up, hunting around the corner and lightning jumps on an imaginary enemy. This is very important for them! If at this age the Bengal kitten has the opportunity to develop their abilities and play in full, then he will grow up healthy, intelligent CAT!

If in this important period for the formation of the kitten’s character he receives many positive emotions from communicating with a person, he will perceive people as potential partners and friends. In his new home, he will transfer all his energy, which he spent on communication and games with his peers, to his beloved master. Help him in this! Give your child enough of safe toys and spare no time to communicate with your new friend. Then your Bengal kitten will keep a child’s soul in his old years and will please you with his playful and gentle character!

Characteristics of the character and maintenance of the Bengal cat.

Breeders have done a great job and they managed to significantly soften the wild nature of domestic Bengal cats, but when choosing a Bengal as a pet, you need to remember:

• Bengal cats are very active, if you imagine a cat that sleeps peacefully next to you on the couch, then it is better to choose another breed;
• it is very important to deal with a small kitten, play with it, then it will be as tame and docile as possible;
• an adult Bengal cat also requires games with the active participation of the owner, you must be ready to constantly pay attention to the pet;
• children are great companions for daily games for Bengals, but they need to be explained the rules of correct behavior with a cat;
• Bengal cats very quickly get used to a leash and harness and enjoy walking outside;
• Bengal cats are very loyal and very attached to their owners, they often choose one of the family members and recognize him as their owner, and are more cool towards others;
• if you put activity and loyalty together, it becomes clear: the cat will accompany its beloved owner everywhere, in every sense, including the bathroom;
• most Bengal cats are very positive about water, they love to play with it;
• playful, active cats require appropriate conditions: there must be a place, cat slides, ladders or shelves, where the animal is not prohibited from access;
• a Bengal needs a large number of toys;
• a Bengal is active throughout its life, even very mature individuals frolic and run like kittens, so it needs personal space.

• a fairly healthy breed: the only disease it is susceptible to is leukemia, which is transmitted hereditarily, and it has a fairly delicate digestive system, so you need to be careful when choosing food for animals of this breed;
• under appropriate conditions, Bengals are extremely neat, quickly get used to the litter box, and find it in any part of the house;
• since Bengal cats love water very much, it is necessary to provide them with constant access to clean fresh water, make sure that cats do not drink from the tap, because running water is extremely attractive to them.

Bengal cats are very beautiful, but they are still extremely lively and active, even after many generations, genes retain the memory of wild ancestors, this must be remembered when choosing a cat for your pet.

But a gentle caring attitude, love and joint games can create a truly strong human-cat union. Some owners of Bengal cats note that the cat can be let off the leash on the street. He does not run away, he is so loyal to his owner that he prefers him to the rest of the world.

However, even if you are completely sure that the cat will not run away, you should remember that emergency situations may arise on the street that can frighten the animal, so you need to be very careful and attentive when walking in the city with a cat.