Madrid and Murica Update

Madrid and Murica Update

Madrid and Murcia update at Bradford Cat Watch Rescue and Sanctuary

You may remember 3 critically ill kittens on fb, and in the 36 hour time lapse between contacting us and actually bringing them in one of the kittens died.

The remaining two have finally overcome malnutrition, anaemia, flea infestation, gut infections, worms and severe dehydration. They are now acting like kittens !!

They spent 10 days in intensive care and then progressed to our transitional care fosterer who provides intensive care in a home environment.

The kittens had their 1st vaccinations this afternoon and their next stepping stone towards adoption will be neutering.

This pair are not currently being considered for adoption however if you have ever fancied yourself as a bengal owner……

Bengal cats can be prone to some genetic health issues. These include:
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA): A genetic condition that causes retinal deterioration and can lead to blinfness
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM): The most common heart disease in cats
Lymphoma: A cancer that affects the lymphatic system
Hip dysplasia: An abnormality of the hip joints that can cause lameness in the hind legs
Patellar luxation: A condition where the knee cap moves out of its normal location, causing limping or difficulty walking on the back legs
Feline infectious peritonitis (FIP): An infectious condition that is usually fatal, and Bengal cats are more likely to develop it than non-pedigree cats
Other health issues that Bengal cats may experience include:
Flat-chested kitten syndrome
Eye problems
Gastrointestinal conditions
Allergy to anesthetics
Bladder stones
Cataracts
Kidney problems
Bengal cats can also suffer from conditions seen in other breeds. With proper care and a good quality diet, Bengal cats can have an average life expectancy of 12 to 16 .