Question: Are Bengal cats hypoallergenic?
Answer: No cat is truly “hypoallergenic”; however, Bengals tend to shed less and produce less allergen than most other cat breeds.
 
Questions: Do Bengal cats need a raw diet because they are part wild cat.
Answer: No, they are a domesticated breed. Dr. Jill recommends wet and dry food that is complete balanced nutrition manufactured by a trusted brand. Consult your veterinarian for the right food for your kitty based on their individual needs. At PetInsightsCat, we fed a variety of kitten food brands, including but not limited to: Royal Canin, ProPlan, Wellness, and Natural Balance.
 
Question: Do all Bengal cats bite hands?
Answer: No, Dr. Jill has never had any Bengal cat bite her hands. Biting behavior generally develops out of boredom, frustration, or learned behaviors. When you play with your kitten, never play wrestle or encourage your kitten to attack your hands. Use a wand toy so they can catch “prey”. They love to play fetch using a pom-pom ball. Keep your kitten entertained by rotating their toys. After about three days a toy that has been put away becomes new and exciting again. Another way to prevent biting is to watch your Bengal kitten’s body posture. If they start to get overly excited, pause the play or petting time.  
 
Question: Is it true that Bengal cats are more likely to have problems using a litter box.
Answer: Not if you make the litter box conditions right for you Bengal kitten. Conditions may change as they grow. A litter box that is the right size for a kitten is not the right size for an adult cat. Bengal cats, like all cats, can be picky about their litter box setup. The litter box needs to be the right size for your kitten/cat, typically that is one and a half to two times the length of the cat. The litter needs to be fairly deep, between 2 and 3 inches. The box needs to be easy to get in and out of; this is especially important for kittens and older cats. The box needs to be clean. That means cleaning the box once or twice a day. Some cats like hooded boxes but most do not. The litter type matters as well. Some cats require unscented litter. Some cats like to urinate in one box and defecate in a different box.  I recommend having two boxes in different locations to ensure the kitty can always make it to a litter box. Bengal cats can be pretty picky about their litter box, but people would like to use a large clean restroom over a small dirty port-a-potty, so we can relate.