Bengal (Cat)
The most common ailment that Bengals are prone to is feline hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). Because HCM may not be evidenced by physical symptoms before death, it is important to ask your breeder whether the disease has presented itself in their kittens and to clarify if the cattery tests for the disorder. HCM may strike Bengals at any age, even as very young kittens. For peace of mind, you might want to have your Bengal cat tested for HCM by a veterinary cardiologist.
Bengals are also prone to diseases of the eye, including cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, and entropion (an inward rolling of the eyelid which requires surgery).http://www.gopetsamerica.com/profiles/bengal.aspx http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/pet-breeds/Bengal-Cats.aspx
