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I'm sure they would, you'd just have to pick them up.
here's their link http://www.purebredsplus.org/
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kittens, bengals!
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here's their link http://www.purebredsplus.org/
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Hehehehe there is a reason I try to really emphasis what it means that bengals are intelligent, energetic and active. I get brushed off often with a "I know cats, I'm fine with energetic cats, I think that's fun!" when I bring up the average bengal energy level. I do think that most people who really like cats will learn to live with one and enjoy taking care of a bengal but they're definately not for people who think cats are low maintenance pets.Originally Posted by saya
I know!
I'm very quickly learning what it means to be a bengal momma
they get into everthing!
any other bengal meowmies out there with a little advice?
Ok first of all make sure any object you really treasure is hidden away safe and sound while they're adjusting and you're getting used to them. I.e a whole bunch of bengals I know of think the trick of pushing stuff off shelves etc. to get attention is really neat (Nikita goes into my wardrobe and pushes my clothes on the floor).
Basically you can teach them manners to an extent but mostly it's easier to change the environment to make it their idea to do the right thing. I had to remove all my curtains (or actually tie them up into knots really high up) because Nikita wanted to climb them. I could then after a few months put them back in. If the cats want to be high up, find a high up place they're allowed to be on and try to make that more attractive.
Close off or block off areas you don't want them to be in. As for getting sleep etc. try to play with them a lot before bedtime and then feed them. If they've been played out and have a full belly they should relax and go to sleep or atleast chill out.
As for feeding Bengals usually have sensitive tummies to be careful with what you feed them and extra careful if you change their diet around.
Any extra detail on what you're having trouble with would be helpful.
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thanks!
it's definitely not a problem but not what I expected, haha.
They're actually very well behaved I just want to make sure they don't hurt themselves. They have a cat tree that goes to the ceiling so no problem with climbing on stuff.
I closed off the rooms I didn't want them in and made sure everyone knows to close the toilet lids (they LOVE water).
What are the best kind of child proofers for the cabinets? I don't want them to get into the cleaning supply, and these girls are smart.
I'm going to the store right now to get them a few things and I'm gonna pick up a drinkwell fountain for them since they come running anytime they hear water, I figure they'll like it and I won't hafta keep the sink running all day
They do have tummy problems... I've got them on acidophilus and a couple dewormers per the rescues orders and am slowly moving them over to a raw diet, which so far they love.
should do the trick I think.
it's definitely not a problem but not what I expected, haha.
They're actually very well behaved I just want to make sure they don't hurt themselves. They have a cat tree that goes to the ceiling so no problem with climbing on stuff.
I closed off the rooms I didn't want them in and made sure everyone knows to close the toilet lids (they LOVE water).
What are the best kind of child proofers for the cabinets? I don't want them to get into the cleaning supply, and these girls are smart.
I'm going to the store right now to get them a few things and I'm gonna pick up a drinkwell fountain for them since they come running anytime they hear water, I figure they'll like it and I won't hafta keep the sink running all day
They do have tummy problems... I've got them on acidophilus and a couple dewormers per the rescues orders and am slowly moving them over to a raw diet, which so far they love.
should do the trick I think.
I think you've got the right idea, closing the rooms off and having a ceiling high cat tree etc.
Actually a few days after I got Nikita I had a tv gathering at my place (a bunch of my friends showed up to watch the Eurovision Song Contest) and Nikita pretty much stole the show, however around half way through she ran into the living room soaking wet, leaving little cat paw puddles on the floor. One of the guests had forgotten to close the bathroom door and had left the toilet seat up... heh. So yeah, keep the toilet lid down.
I wouldn't worry too much about them hurting themselves. They're resilent cats and usually don't get themselves in trouble they can't handle. Nikita likes to sit on the top of my doors and I find that a bit scary and she has fallen down once or twice but I can't stop her doing it and most of the time now she's fine. It's been months since she fell down.
Child proofers for cabinets, hmm.. I don't have that problem since I keep all my cleaning supplies high up in the "toilet only" bathroom and I keep the door shut at all times (keeps her out of the toilet, cleaning supplies and toilet paper which she loves shredding).
The drinkwell fountain will probably work. I got a cat fountain for Nikita since she also loves water but something about the water pump in it makes her convinced there's a mouse inside so she just attacks it.
You can see her at it here:
It seems as if you're aware of the tummy thing and have a plan in hand so that's good. I don't feed Nikita raw but she's on a premium royal canin dry and then high quality wet food as well once a day. She's not too bad but if she gets into any extra food (guests dropping off something to let her taste or me forgetting to put away some human food right away) I can smell it for a while afterwards.
..but yeah it can be hard getting across just how much of a handful these cats can be although they're completely worth it if that's the type of cat you want. Anyway what were you expecting and how are they different?
Actually a few days after I got Nikita I had a tv gathering at my place (a bunch of my friends showed up to watch the Eurovision Song Contest) and Nikita pretty much stole the show, however around half way through she ran into the living room soaking wet, leaving little cat paw puddles on the floor. One of the guests had forgotten to close the bathroom door and had left the toilet seat up... heh. So yeah, keep the toilet lid down.
I wouldn't worry too much about them hurting themselves. They're resilent cats and usually don't get themselves in trouble they can't handle. Nikita likes to sit on the top of my doors and I find that a bit scary and she has fallen down once or twice but I can't stop her doing it and most of the time now she's fine. It's been months since she fell down.
Child proofers for cabinets, hmm.. I don't have that problem since I keep all my cleaning supplies high up in the "toilet only" bathroom and I keep the door shut at all times (keeps her out of the toilet, cleaning supplies and toilet paper which she loves shredding).
The drinkwell fountain will probably work. I got a cat fountain for Nikita since she also loves water but something about the water pump in it makes her convinced there's a mouse inside so she just attacks it.
You can see her at it here:
It seems as if you're aware of the tummy thing and have a plan in hand so that's good. I don't feed Nikita raw but she's on a premium royal canin dry and then high quality wet food as well once a day. She's not too bad but if she gets into any extra food (guests dropping off something to let her taste or me forgetting to put away some human food right away) I can smell it for a while afterwards.
..but yeah it can be hard getting across just how much of a handful these cats can be although they're completely worth it if that's the type of cat you want. Anyway what were you expecting and how are they different?
Oh, I was going to ask - what is their color? I remember one was going to be blue? But was that the one you didn't get? Those photos looked blu-ish to me.
Congrats! They are gorgeous!!
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I was expecting them to be energetic and a handful but I didn't know how freaky smart they are and that they're personalities are just, well, almost dog-like, and definitely more like a wild animal. They're awesome actually, much cooler than I expected so it's a good thing
They are very pretty, yeah, what colour are they?
haha, my cats are pretty smart too, the other day Eek and Jax were on the counter, they took turns pushing the china onto the floor and breaking it! It really was quite funny though!
Congrats on getting them, they are so special!! Just out of curiosity, do you watch Charmed much?? You're just missing Pheobe now!! LOL Oh and Prue from the earlier seasons!
Congrats on getting them, they are so special!! Just out of curiosity, do you watch Charmed much?? You're just missing Pheobe now!! LOL Oh and Prue from the earlier seasons!
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haha, no I'm not a Charmed fan but I have seen an episode here and there.
My mom watches it so sometimes I see it when I go over there... nah I guess I just like those names, actually, I rather like Prue and Phoebe too. hmm...
maybe I should get a couple abby's to finish off the name list
o btw, (I thought I posted this already?) they are chocolate with caramel chests.
and Siggav, your link for Nikita isn't working... maybe repost it?
Shawn said Piper was attacking the xbox while he was playing earlier, reminded me of Nikita and the Drinkwell fountain
My mom watches it so sometimes I see it when I go over there... nah I guess I just like those names, actually, I rather like Prue and Phoebe too. hmm...
o btw, (I thought I posted this already?) they are chocolate with caramel chests.
and Siggav, your link for Nikita isn't working... maybe repost it?
Shawn said Piper was attacking the xbox while he was playing earlier, reminded me of Nikita and the Drinkwell fountain
