Bengal Cat Care: How to Keep Yours Perfectly Groomed

You’ve just bought a high-spirited little rascal of a Bengal kitten, and in spite of all of the anguish your new kitten has been giving you, you’re more than just glad to see that the little fella is healthy enough to give you any trouble at all. I bet you also are a bit anxious about what the future holds for your Bengal kitten. After all, Bengal cat care does differ slightly from conventional domestic cat care.  The grooming standards for Bengal cats, are some of the most significant differences between Bengal cat care and typical cat care.  Unfortunately, not all owners are aware of these differing grooming standards of Bengal cats. Because we all want to make sure that your kittens are happy and healthy, we will be sharing a few grooming tips that will help keep your Bengals nicely presented.

Brushing Bengals

 First you need to understand why the Bengals’ care that you follow slightly differing rules before you start planning a grooming schedule. To understand the matter, let us briefly study the breed’s grooming habits and make sense of those habits. The overall accord is that Bengal cats shed less than other varieties; some of the people even insist that they don’t shed at all, but there is no evidence to support such claims. Regardless of whether they shed or not, there is no question about the statistic that Bengal cats groom themselves as other cat breeds. The frequent grooming increases the amount of cat saliva deposited in the cat’s environment. The protein in the saliva is what is responsible for cat allergies in humans; however, Bengal cats are considered to be hypoallergenic. Why would this practical data matter to someone who is trying to put up a Bengal cat care routine?  Because, in simple terms, if you want to appropriately care for your Bengal, you must take this information into consideration. For example, when you are trying to figure out how often to brush your Bengal cat, you may probably want to put into consideration the fact that this breed of cat does not shed as much as other cats. Further still, if there someone in your household who is allergic to cats, you might opt to brush the cat less often. However often you choose to brush your cat, make sure that you are using the right brush and brushing in the direction where your cat’s coat flows.

Washing Bengals

Now that we have stated that your Bengal does not need to be brushed as often as other cats, we need to work on coming up with a wash routine for your Bengal. Although we have continually specified that Bengal cat care is unique in some ways, your Bengal’s wash routine will be the same as other breeds’. The only difference is the frequency of the bathing sessions; the special chattels of your cat’s coat will allow you to wash it less often. Knowing how often to wash your kitty does not guarantee that you’ll know how to  bathe your cat safely, this is why we will be going over a few rules in this section. First thing is to make sure that you brush your cat before you bathe it. Brushing allows you to remove any small mats and globs of dirt that may be present. And your Bengal is ready for a bath.

an inspection should always start your Bengal’s bath. Start by moistening your hands and massaging your cat to check for any oddities. You should be observing any rashes, abrasions, and any other anomalies. After the inspection has been completed, you can now get to business. Pretentiously, you already have a dish of water prepared, gently place your cat in the water. You can now apply your choice of shampoo. It should be an approved shampoo for cats. Continue with gently massaging your cat as you apply the shampoo and wash it off. Once you have rinsed all the shampoo off, dry the entire body gently, starting with the face using a soft cloth. Of course, giving your cat a bath is not as simple as just a wash and rinse.

Although the process is as much the same as washing your body, you need to be extra careful not to get water anywhere near your cat’s face. Simply clarified water is not good for your feline’s ears or eyes, though you will still need to clean their eyes and ears. We will not go over the specifics of the cleansing process until in the future. The only thing you need to know in the meantime is that sticking a dry, soft cotton ball in each of your cat’s ears during their bath time will help keep water out of them. Therefore, we have presumed that your cat plays well with water. However, not all cats will allow you to get near them with water.

So, in these cases what do you do?

One of the things you could do is Calm your cat until he or she is warm enough to tolerate a bath. this goal can be achieved by making sure that your cat is not too wired when bath time comes. If your cat does not allow you to bathe it in water no matter what the circumstance may be, you can use dry shampoo. Even though, the application process will still require your cat to be still for some time. your cat will not be as freaked out by powder as it would be by water.

Cleaning the Bengals’ Ears

As we mentioned before, you should try your best to keep water away from your cat’s ears during bath time. Bengal cat care and conventional cat care pretty much congregate here. Nonetheless, you still must try to clean your Bengal’s ears. You should start by checking the ears. You should be checking to make sure that there are no strange objects or mites hiding in your cat’s ears. You then can move on to the actual cleansing process. Instead of using water, you must use a veterinarian approved ear cleaner for this step. Apply just a bit of the cleaner to a soft cotton ball and cautiously wipe away any dirt you find around your cat’s ears. You might have to fold your cat’s ears back a bit to get it done, so be gentle.

Cleaning Bengals’ Eyes

Like the cleaning process of your cat’s ears, the cleansing process for your cat’s eyes makes Bengal cat care like general cat care. You will need a cotton ball or two for this process. Just dampen them and gently dab around your cat’s eyes. Since the goal is to simply to the dirt from around your cat’s eyes, be careful not to touch your cat’s eyes during the process. Your cat would not be happy, and any following attempts to clean its eyes probably won’t go over well.

Oral Hygiene

We know for a fact that most people do not pay much attention to their cats’ oral hygiene. Still, the health of your cat’s teeth is not something that should be easily dismissed; your cat is just as prone to oral infections as you are. To prevent these infections, you should monitor your Bengal’s oral hygiene regularly. While some just look inside of their felines’ mouths every now and then, others choose to brush their felines’ teeth. Of course, they do not just use any toothpaste or brush to get the job done. Yes,  toothpaste and toothbrushes for cats (and dogs) are made for they oral care too. Not only do you have to specifically purchase cats’ oral products, but also you must comfort your cat into a toothbrushing routine. Some cat owners start by using their fingers to clean their cats’ teeth and progressively begin to use toothbrushes in place of their fingers. The idea of using your fingers to examine your cat’s mouth may be disgusting, but if you love your kitty, we have a feeling you will make the sacrifice.

Nail Clipping

Predicting that you have not had your Bengal declawed (a decision which many people do not support since your kitty needs to protect itself), the grooming routine for your cat will need to include a bit of the nail trimming. Some people use regular nail clippers for this task, as we recommend that you possess a pair of nail clippers designed for cats. The blade of these clippers should be kept sharp to make sure that you do not have to put too much pressure to your cat’s paws to trim. Do note that this tip is not just for Bengal cat care; your other cats and dogs will positively benefit from the extra care you take here.

Overhauling Your Bengal Cat Care Routine

Unfortunately, regardless of how careful you may be about putting together your Bengal cat care routine, the grooming process can still be stressful for your cat. At the end of the day, there is so much more you can do to have your cat comfortable, and the comfort starts when you settle your pet into a routine. With that said, even if your cat never settles into a routine, always reward your cat for letting you poke and prod at him/her for a long time. Who knows?  Your cat  might love the idea of being groomed.