Like every breed of cat, Bengals can have several health issues that are genetic (or partly genetic) in nature. Two of these are hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and Erythrocyte Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency (PK Def). Breeders are constantly working to eliminate these in the breed.

HCM

 

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HCM+ List

 

Testing Places (Partial)
This list is occasionally updated. You can send additions to the Senior Vice President.

 

Screening Video

   

The Lightning Fund (HCM Donations)

PK DEF

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Health Columns

Jon Paterson, TIBCS Health Liasion

• Introduction
• Giardia in Cats and Kittens

 

For Health questions, contact Jon Paterson, TIBCS Health liaison, at  health@tibcs.com.