Frequently Asked Questions
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Cats can be complicated...
Just like picking your new four legged family member can be complicated, breeding cats is just as complicated... or more. Hopefully this page will help answer some questions you had, or even some you didn't know you had.
Bengal Health and Testing:
Common Health Questions:
What are Bengal Cat health concerns?
What is PK-Def?
What is PRA?
How do Bengals get PK-Def?
How do Bengals get PRA?
How to prevent PK-Def?
How to prevent PRA?
What do we do to prevent genetic disorders?
What is feline HCM?
How to prevent HCM?
Can a cat/kitten be guaranteed free of HCM?
Chalk Mountain Bengal Cattery HCM Policy
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What are Bengal Cat health concerns?
What is PK-Def?
What is PRA?
How do Bengals get PK-Def?
How do Bengals get PRA?
How to prevent PK-Def?
How to prevent PRA?
What do we do to prevent genetic disorders?
What is feline HCM?
How to prevent HCM?
Can a cat/kitten be guaranteed free of HCM?
Chalk Mountain Bengal Cattery HCM Policy
View the answers to these questions
Bengal Personality and Temperament:
Common Personality Questions:
What is a Bengal cat's personality?
Are Bengals lap cats?
What is PRA?
Do Bengals get along with other cats?
Do Bengals get along with dogs?
Are Bengals active?
Do Bengals need a lot of attention?
Are Bengals vicious?
Do Bengals like to climb?
Are Bengals good with kids?
Are Bengals good family pets?
Are two Bengals better than one?
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What is a Bengal cat's personality?
Are Bengals lap cats?
What is PRA?
Do Bengals get along with other cats?
Do Bengals get along with dogs?
Are Bengals active?
Do Bengals need a lot of attention?
Are Bengals vicious?
Do Bengals like to climb?
Are Bengals good with kids?
Are Bengals good family pets?
Are two Bengals better than one?
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How big do Bengal Cats get?
Bengals are generally the same size as a typical house cat, possibly slightly larger.
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Do Bengals need a special diet?
No, Bengals do not need a special diet. Some owners and breeders swear by a raw diet. We support a raw diet but we urge everyone to do their research and make sure they're giving their cats all of the nutrients they need. We feed our bengals Purina One cat food. After researching brands and touring the actual Purina Research Farm in Missouri we feel confident in our choice.
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