Bengal Cat

Bengal Cat Care Tips to Treat Health Problems

Bengal cat is more than just a pet cat for serious owners; it is an exotic breed that has fun personality and unique fur patterns, yet still retains some of its ‘feral’ look thanks to its spot patterns that fairly resemble its larger relatives (leopard and cheetah). Bengal cat itself is truly a mixed breed between a Bengal wild cat and female tabby cat. Bengal cat is a champion in many cat contests, yet it makes perfect pet thanks to its playful personality and gentleness, makes it perfect for a family pet. However, despite its ‘tough’ appearance, Bengal cat can suffer from several health problems if you do not treat it well.

A Bengal cat can quickly be close with its owner, but this closeness sometimes can bring trouble if the owner does not apply proper care of its pet. Many clueless owners, especially children, often like to tease a Bengal cat to eat chocolate. While the cat can seem to enjoy it at first, chocolate can cause serious health problems because there are substances that are not suitable for a cat’s digestion. A Bengal cat that eats chocolate can suffer from hyperactivity, heavy breathing, vomiting, even seizures and death. Worse, many people are even not aware about this condition because they do not put much attention to their cats and just let them play with children. If this happens, you should quickly call your vet or bring your cat to a pet clinic.

Like any other cats, Bengal cat can enjoy eating anything that piques its appetite even if the food is already old. However, if you do not pay attention to what your cat eats, Bengal cat can end up in dangerous situation because of moldy food. A Bengal cat tends to have low tolerance toward bacteria, fungi, and mold. Eating those can cause serious health problems that can end in death. The common food poisoning symptoms on a Bengal cat are diarrhea, vomiting, weakness, and fever. If those happen, you should immediately bring the cat to the vet.

Last, pay attention if there is any body of water or damp places around your house. A Bengal cat likes water and plays in it, and if you do not treat its fur well, your Bengal cat can emit foul smell from the fur, has mud or dirt build up from playing in dirty water, and even brings home some bacteria from outside. This can lead further to health problems both for your cat and yourself or family members. Treat your cat’s fur regularly with bath using special shampoo, and brush its fur both for grooming purpose and affection sign. With proper care and attention, it is so much fun having a Bengal cat.