Exercise

Probably the main difference between a Bengal and a domestic cat is their energy level, curiosity and need for stimulation. Bengalslove to run and play and especially to climbup high. A tall scratching post especially with perches at the top is a very good addition to a home with a Bengal . There are also wall purchases and climbing toys, many of which are available for purchase on the Internet.

A cat wheel such as the one offered by one fast cat is an excellent means of exercise for a Bengal. With very little training they usually take right to it! It is so much fun to watch. I find the exercise wheel made by one fast cat to be a nice quiet wheel and relatively inexpensive relative to others I have purchased.

Toys: feather toys such as da bird and similar wand string feather toy combinations are great for Bengals. With the flick of your wrist you can give your kitty a lot of exercise! Cats in general prefer many short episodes of play a day, but a Bengal can go for quite a while!

Water play: some Bengals especially love to get in the shower or play in the tub. A fountain with running water such as commercially available cat drinking fountains can provide a lot of fun for your Bengal . Sometimes they may take a toy and drop it in the water as if to see if it is playing dead. Or she may take her paw and dig beside the fountain as though she is digging up water… It's all fun to watch!       

Taking walks outside on a harness is excellent stimulation as well as exercise. Starting young with a well fit harness goes a long way to enhance your fun in relationship with your bengle cat. There's a separate section on this website for harness training.