A-Kerr's Bengals Policies

 Handling. Kittens are massaged, carried, and bonded to human touch through daily handling from birth.  Visitors also handle the kittens and adults, an important part of trust.

Health care. In depth veterinarian evaluation.  Each kitten is seen at least three times at Powell Vet Clinic. Checked for soundness, vaccinated, and tested. As well as health evaluation that is disclosed to your veterinarian and you.

Quality foods. Kittens receive a high quality diet keeping them healthy and growing strong.

Optimal environment.  Kittens are raised in our home, live in an active household designed to allow them to grow confident and social. They are handled daily and receive individual attention. Adults have a heated indoor/outdoor facility that allows for lots of large muscle movement and mental stimulation.

Testing:  DNA testing, HCM testing and Tri-Trich testing. Done at nationally and internationally recognized hospitals and laboratories. (see below for links)

Experienced communications. Books and charts to help you understand the  cat ownership and assistance in the selection of the right one for you.

Access to veterinarian records on your cat/kitten. Your veterinarian must have direct contact with Powell Vet Clinic if any questions on health arise.  This is an important part of our agreement.  This is through a phone call, 614-436-9922.  

Video and photos. You are brought into the selection process with video of the cattery and available kittens. This allows you to see the personality. Photographs show the color and pattern. I provide an honest, professional evaluation of your kitten.  If you want more photos or videos, they are done for you and I will do all I can to assist you in your selection.

First Bengal Cattery to receive OUTSTANDING CATTERY AWARD from The International Cat Association.  Kept current annually.   The longest holding cattery of this award of any breed!  

First Bengal cattery to receive Cattery of Excellence from American Cat Fanciers Association. 

BREEDER OF DISTINCTION awarded from The International Bengal Cat Society.  Kept current annually.

Veterinarian inspected on an annual basis and surprise checks to make sure of consistency.

Visitors are WELCOME. You get to see every cat and kitten, handle the adults, and play with the babies. One of the most heard comments is how impressed people are with the facilities, the lack of odor in our home, and the attention given to detail.

Feline Behavior classes from Ohio Wesleyan University visit here.

Ohio State Veterinary Club visit to discuss cattery setups and critique the health care given.

Have won many awards from the cat associations. 

Written guarantees on health and temperament.  We have the best guarantees known. 

Veterinarian approved cattery.

Vaccines  administered by vet.   (1-2 sets are administered referred to as core vaccines, but there are vaccines that must be administered after 12 weeks of age for effectiveness)

 Feline leukemia virus and feline immunodeficiency virus free kittens and cattery. (FeLV, FIV)

Testing of all mother’s with kittens for trichomonas foetus to make sure kittens are not exposed.(tri-trich) This testing is not 100%. Tri Trich can be successfully treated with ronidazole, this is off label use and is veterinarian prescribed. 

Random testing for corona virus. *

Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy testing by certified veterinary cardiologist on all adults in breeding program.   (HCM)

Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency test given to all cats in breeding program or certified by their pedigree. (PK Deficiency)

Progressive retinal  atrophy  test given to all cats in breeding program or certified by their pedigree.  (PRA)

Complete health record given.

Your veterinarian given access to your kitten’s records by my veterinarian.

Clear and honest evaluation of kittens

One year fatal congenital health guarantee.

Five year limited congenital health guarantee. 

Feline Behavior Counseling

Kitten’s complete vaccination record

Early spay and neuter

60 day Pet Insurance coverage through EMBRACE for $1

Phone consultation through your veterinarian and mine on any questions concerning your kitten’s health.