Care and grooming for a Bengal: coat, litter and prevention
Bengal : Its short, silky coat only needs a quick weekly brushing. A breed quirk: many Bengals love water, which makes baths and showers surprisingly easy.
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In short: Athletic cat (4 to 7 kg), short glittery coat, very high energy. An athletic, exuberant cat, a tireless climber often fascinated by water. Without an XXL cat tree, wall shelves and daily play, its surplus energy turns against the furniture.
Coat care
The Bengal needs a weekly pass with a soft brush or grooming glove, more during the moult. Its light shedding makes it an easy housemate, but brushing remains bonding time not to skip.
Litter: the most sensitive product in the house
For its build, a tray at least 60 cm long, fine unscented litter and a quiet spot away from the bowls. Golden rule: one tray per cat plus one, scooped daily — most toileting accidents start there.
Health watch-points for the Bengal
The breed is monitored for: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), progressive retinal atrophy (PRA-b) and pyruvate kinase deficiency. Check claws every three to four weeks, inspect teeth and ears while grooming, and keep parasite treatment year-round even indoors. Life expectancy: 12 to 16 years — and for anything unusual, the vet comes before the forums.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a Bengal be brushed?
Plan on a weekly pass with a soft brush or grooming glove, more during the moult.
What litter tray size for a Bengal?
At least 60 cm long: the cat must turn around without touching the sides. Preferably uncovered, with fine unscented litter.
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