Is a Bengal the Cat for You?

Hello, it’s me, Tabitha!

Maybe you’d love to have your own handsome Bengal cat now, right? I’m sure you would. Bengals make great pets for some families.

Here’s why: First, Bengal cats are very sweet, friendly, loving, playful, and gentle. Second, their beautiful coats are easy to care for. Bengals shed very little. Combing them once a week is enough. Baths aren’t needed often.

But before you buy or adopt a Bengal cat, there are some important things you should know:

A Bengal cat comes from crossing a housecat with a true wild cat — the Asian leopard. The Bengal cat you choose must be at least “F4.” F4 means it is four generations removed from the wild cat. If it isn’t, the cat might not act gentle enough to live safely with people.

Bengals like company and are VERY active cats. They need a lot of attention and don’t like to be left alone. They also need a lot of exercise, and they love to play games. They may even go for walks outside on a leash. Indoors or out, they love to zoom around like race cars and climb up high. So be sure to give your Bengal a large play space.

Bengals may sometimes suffer from health problems. They may develop problems with their hips, eyes, hearts, or kneecaps. It’s important that Bengal cat owners plan regular checkups with a veterinarian.

All right, cat lovers! That’s all for now… until the next adventure at Tabby Towers!

Meowingly yours,
Tabitha Catarina Felinus (Tabby Cat, for short)