| Asian countries have the endangered species the | | | | Bengal Cat Health Problems With Chocolate |
| Asian leopards, which recently was taken off the list | | | | As with dogs and many animals, Bengal cat will sub |
| and now strives in the wilderness. The Bengal cat | | | | come to chocolate as the caffeine and obromine |
| derives from breeding with the Asian leopards and | | | | become toxic and can lead to death. Adult Bengal |
| has since entered the domestic cat breeds list. The | | | | cats usually do not take to chocolate as much as the |
| Bengal cat although not a tiger, loves to play and | | | | kittens. Kitten may consume a large amount of |
| lounge around on and in the water. | | | | chocolate because of the new taste they experience. |
| Bengal cats make a playful pet as they act more like | | | | Because of the lower weight, the kitten may need |
| a dog then they do a cat. The fact that they love | | | | serious care if they are not stopped before |
| water adds to the beauty of owning a Bengal cat. | | | | consuming to much chocolate. |
| They use their paws as little hands and they hide | | | | If a cat consumes the chocolate, they may |
| their toys in order to protect them from other pets | | | | experience seizure, vomiting, hyperactive activity and |
| in the household. Like the Asian leopard, the Bengal | | | | weakness along with heavy breathing. In rare |
| cat is smart and sneaky. They love to play and have | | | | instances, the Bengal cat may sub come to death if |
| a keen sense of smell. | | | | the methylxanthines cause an adverse reaction. The |
| Bengal Cat Health Problems and Food Poisoning | | | | cats need to be watched when around candy that |
| One health problem for Bengal cats is food poisoning. | | | | contains chocolate or any other additives of |
| These cats remain susceptible to food poisoning | | | | chocolate; the holidays seem to have more cats as |
| unlike other domesticated cats. Any foods that | | | | well as dogs going to the vet for chocolate |
| contain bacteria or fungus will cause the Bengal cat | | | | consumption. |
| health problems. | | | | If you encounter the cat health problem with |
| The affects of human food poisoning also affect the | | | | chocolate, you need to seek immediate medical |
| Bengal cat with vomiting, diarrhea, weakness along | | | | attention to ensure the cat will survive with or |
| with fever and stomach upset. The Bengal can die | | | | without treatment. Always know the exact name of |
| immediacy if the food poisoning is severe enough. In | | | | the chocolate your Bengal cat consumed to save |
| case of food poisoning, the cat needs to see the | | | | time for the vet and his staff when caring for a cat |
| veterinarian immediacy for some form of treatment. | | | | that has ingested the chocolates. If you are unsure |
| The treatment may include IV fluids and/or stomach | | | | of the chocolate, take all the chocolates along so the |
| flushes. The cat needs close monitoring to recover | | | | vet can check for all of them to ensure your Bengal |
| from the food poisoning. | | | | kitten or cat grows up healthy and happy. |