Is this a Bengal

I am adopting a cat from a lady about 4 hours away. She does not have time for the cat anymore so it is acting up, as well as spraying all of her fiance's belongings. She said it is a purebred Bengal. What do you think?

Oh yes, I would believe her here.   Not  any show quality, the spots arent that stunning, but Im rather sure it is, or at least, may be, a bengal.   At least a natural son, but as said, I can easily imagine its a bengal for real.

Is he neutered?   Bengal toms are renown for spraying.  So, if not, plan on neutering him as soon you get him.  Or ask the lady to neuter, and you pay for it.

If he is already neuterd, and still a sprayer, we will take it from there.

Also, bengals are known to be energetic.  Which makes me believe her he got over her head!

So, unless you are fond of energetic cats,  be sure you get him a lively companion, who want to play with him, wrestle, chase...  Its practically a must...  Be sure the companion is a cat-sociale cat, NOT a tom, so the chances will be excellent they will be friends.

Thanks StefanZ. It's actually a she. Sorry I forgot to add that info in. I am assuming that she must be acting out pretty bad for her to just give the cat away. The lady said she is spraying pretty much everything that does not belong to her owner in the house. She didn't say if she had been fixed, but I am picking the cat up Saturday and taking her to the vet Monday morning just to have her checked out.

I have read a few post about them spraying is the have a UTI so I just want to make sure that is not what is going on.

Any advice on food? She is currently feeding the cat whatever she has a coupon for. Dry cat food. I see most Bengal owners recommend wet food.

This cat could be a savannah cat, too.  I have one and I see a slight resemblance in the large ears.  When mine was a baby he was all ears.  Mine is an F6 and has a light tan stripe on the back of his ears.  He is now 3 1/2 years old and 25 pounds.  This picture is when he was about 4 months old.  Super intelligent and so sweet cat,

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KLove said:

Thanks StefanZ. It's actually a she. Sorry I forgot to add that info in. I am assuming that she must be acting out pretty bad for her to just give the cat away. The lady said she is spraying pretty much everything that does not belong to her owner in the house. She didn't say if she had been fixed, but I am picking the cat up Saturday and taking her to the vet Monday morning just to have her checked out.

I have read a few post about them spraying is the have a UTI so I just want to make sure that is not what is going on.

Any advice on food? She is currently feeding the cat whatever she has a coupon for. Dry cat food. I see most Bengal owners recommend wet food.

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Aha, its perhaps a key...  Good to know.   Feliway diffuser may be a help, making her feel more comfortable and at ease...    If she is unspayed, spaying could help too...  Some intact females do spray around, even some russian blues, my breed...

But good you do let the vet make a good check up.

Food, its true, wet food is usually better than dry.  Its easier to make a good wet food than a good dry food.  Dry food also tends to have much carbohydrates and other fills in, especially the cheap brands.

but if she dont wants to eat wet, because she is used to dry,  look for: high in animal producsts, and low on carbohydrates.  High in proteine, and relative high in fats.  The meat should be the first ingredients, and preferably dried meat...  fresh meat thrown in may give good impression, but after drying it becomes less...

If you do have only the nearest shop to buy in, and they dont carry good brands, buy the versions for kittens or for active cats - these do typically contain more proteins and more fats.  And thus, even a cheap, so so brand suddenly becomes quite decent dry food...

Bengals are energetic, so dont buy for her "for adult, inside only" cats.  But this for active cats...

I hope not. Savannahs are illegal in Georgia. I would hate to bring her here and take her to my vet to find out I can't keep her. We live on a lake and have a ton of fenced in land for her to play and roam when we are home! I bought her one of the huge indoor cat play systems as we'll. it's floor to ceiling and takes up a full wall so that when we aren't home she will still be able to play and be active. I love the energetic side of them. I have a 175 pound English mastiff (who is my big lap baby) whos goal in life is to do nothing but lay in the sun and will literally drag me back home when I try to take her for a walk. We wanted to get an animal who would enjoy getting out and playing around with us, and maybe encourage her to get up and play as well. Is there any way to tell if she is a savannah before I bring her home? I am a little worried about that now :,(

That sure looks like a bengal to me...but StefanZ probably knows better. From what I read he actually has experience in the cat fancy. I'm just a moggy amateur.

I've read (and this is anecdotal evidence) that bengals, male or female, neutered or not, tend to spray and have problems with inappropriate elimination. If she's spraying indoors you could try these: http://www.castlepaws.net/studpants.html. I own a couple pairs but have never used them.

It sounds like you have a potentially good set-up given her probable energy levels. How high are the outdoor fences? Could she get over them and loose, or will they confine her?