“But Mom, it Looked Like a Potty to Me!” The following areas are often attractive to a cat - and may easily be used instead of a litter box: 1. Bath Mat (use the towel variety and hang from towel rod when not in use) 2. Clean laundry (don't leave it out) 3. Laundry baskets (turn them upside down) 4. Closets (keep them closed) 5. Linen cabinets (put latches on them) 6. Pantry (latch it) 7. Cabinet under bathroom sink (latch it) 8. Suitcase (zip shut and put away; stand upright if it must stay out) 9. Gym bag (zip shut and put in car or closet) 10. Clothes on floor (use hamper with lid on it) 1 ..read more

1. MYTH - High protein diets are hard on your pet's kidneys, especially as they age. The truth is that high PLANT protein diets are hard on your pet's organs. High animal protein diets aren't only healthy for your aging pets, they are essential. Poor quality, mass produced pet foods are packed with protein from soy and corn. Unfortunately, your dog and cat are unable to properly digest and assimilate these sources of protein. It lets the food manufacturer boost the protein content of the food without actually offering your pet any substantial protein they can use. High plant protein diets put ..read more

Pet scam criminals often use free websites, Craig’s List, local newspapers, or Facebook to advertise pets that do not exist. Expensive animals, like Bengal cats, are offered at incredibly low prices. Animals are offered up for adoption at no cost—all you must do is pay for the shipping. If you see an ad like this, chances are it is a scam. These scammers are criminals. Their goal is to take your money. They will lie, they will tell you sob stories, they will send you pictures of adorable animals, they will assure you of their faith and religion - anything to get your money! They use the names ..read more

Cats and dogs belong to a group of mammals known as Carnivora, and the wild ancestors of both species dined primarily on meat. Recent DNA analyses indicate that over the course of their evolution, dogs have acquired more copies of the so-called amylase gene, which makes an enzyme that helps to break down starch. Having more copies of this gene has allowed dogs to eat a more omnivorous diet. In contrast, the cat family, known as Felidae, lost the genes that encode several key enzymes—including those that manufacture vitamin A, prostaglandins and the amino acid taurine—early in its evolution. W ..read more

,But I Buy Grain Free Kibble for my Cat - Isn't That Healthy? ,, Unfortunately, no. You understand that grains are fillers and offer nothing nutritional to your cat. They often create allergies, health and digestive issues, not to mention more waste in the litter box. So, you steer clear of the grain filled cat foods - and head for the grain free - usually more expensive, but hey, it's important to feed your kitty a healthy diet. Unfortunately, the grain free dry cat foods are just as bad as the cat foods with grain. Pet food companies have to create a dry food that is sticky enough to form in ..read more

By Amanda Carrozza, Featured in American Veterinarian The use of at-home canine DNA and genetic testing kits has become more common in recent years. These kits, which can be ordered online for under $100, provide dog owners with details about their pet’s breed(s) makeup as well as genetic diseases or traits to which their dog might be predisposed. Now the time has finally come for cat owners to learn their pets’ ancestry as well. Does Fluffy have traces of a regal Persian in her family tree? Or perhaps some of the notable traits of an energetic Bengal? For the first time, direct-to-consumer D ..read more

Cats are far more similar to their wild ancestors than dogs are to wolves, so dogs are in that sense the more domesticated of the two species. As they adapted to living alongside humans, cats became more sociable with one another and much more accepting of people, but there is no evidence that they have changed much more than that over the past few thousand years. Cats and dogs belong to a group of mammals known as Carnivora, and the wild ancestors of both species dined primarily on meat. Recent DNA analyses indicate that over the course of their evolution, dogs have acquired more copies of th ..read more

Ethical cat breeders breed with the intent to continuously improve the quality of the breed. They strive to breed out undesirable characteristics, and they strive to meet and exceed the breed standards with each and every litter generated. Spend some real time doing research before you commit to breeding Bengal cats. When it comes to breeding stock, be careful what you buy and who you buy from. Unethical breeders will try to sell you cats that are not breeder quality and most often unhealthy. Breeding Bengals takes a strong commitment and is very challenging. It would be a shame for anyone to ..read more

Following these instructions carefully will help your kitten to have continued good litter box habits, adjust quickly to his new surroundings and family, and eat well with little or no tummy upset. A SMALL ROOM Have his room prepared before he arrives. He must be kept in a small room, such as a bathroom, for at least a week, maybe two or three. This will keep him safe, allow him to get to know you easily without hiding under beds or unsafe areas and help him to find his litter box, food, and water. Please include the following so that he feels secure and happy: Scratching post or cardboard sc ..read more

Warning signs you may be dealing with a disreputable, unethical, or irresponsible breeder: The “breeder” lacks in-depth knowledge about the breed, does not know the breed standard and breed genetics, so cannot gauge the true quality of their kittens and cats. The “breeder” doesn't interview prospective owners or ask questions. The breeder doesn't share the challenging aspects of the breed. Instead the breeder is more like a salesman. The “breeder” does NOT encourage visits to the cattery - always ask to visit, a visit speaks volumes! Instead, the “breeder” prefers to sell over the Internet an ..read more