Kitten Care

Caring for your Bengal

Bengals are smart, athletic, and affectionate. A little preparation makes the transition home smooth for everyone. Here is what we recommend.

Litter

  • Start with Dr. Elsey's Kitten Attract litter to reinforce good habits.
  • Transition to World's Best Multi-Cat Lavender as your kitten matures.
  • Avoid clay-based clumping litters, which can be harmful if ingested by kittens.

Food

  • We feed Royal Canin Mommy & Babycat to start.
  • Move to a quality grain-free kibble such as Purrfect Bistro, Taste of the Wild, Wellness, Acana, Blue Wilderness, Innova Evo, Nature's Variety Instinct, or Earthborn Holistic.
  • Introduce wet food around four to five months of age.

Settling In

  • Use a pheromone diffuser such as Comfort Zone to ease the transition home.
  • Give your kitten a small, quiet room to start before opening up the whole house.
  • Keep the first few days calm and predictable.

Enrichment

  • Bengals are active and intelligent. An exercise wheel like the One Fast Cat is a favorite.
  • Provide a tall cat tree, at least three feet, such as those from The Cat Factory.
  • Rotate toys and offer daily interactive play.

Health

  • Keep up with the vaccination schedule. Intranasal vaccines are given at weeks 12 and 16.
  • Schedule a wellness visit with your veterinarian shortly after pickup.
  • Rabies vaccination is given by your own vet after the kitten is home.

Supplements

  • Continue the NuVet immune-boosting supplement included in your care package.
  • Use Revolution for flea and parasite prevention as directed.
  • Reach out any time with questions; lifetime support is part of the package.

Questions about care?

We provide a full care booklet with every kitten, and we are always a message away.