the furnishings and supplies
Furnishings and supplies
Furnishings and supplies
We buy many of our supplies online. One of the most complete pet stores of the moment is Zooplus. Below we explain the products we like to use. By clicking on the photos, we refer you to the stores as much as possible.
Food
As you can read on the page "feed - KVV" we feed our animals raw food. Our cats are not used to eating kibble. We carry KVV of the brand Kiezebrink & Tinlo. Every now and then we also treat the cats to some extras such as a day-old chick, fish, chicken necks or other gnawing items that they enjoy.
We are very pleased with Ziwipeak as an alternative to feeding raw food. This is an air-dried cat food without the addition of grains and gluten. The flavors that are popular here are beef and chicken.
As a wet food, it is also important to pay attention to the amount of meat and whether the additives are added. We prefer not to choose products that contain a lot of grains. These are dirt products that the cat cannot process. In our cattery we give Almo Nature HFC as a treat. This food is only sufficient as a supplementary food. The HFC variant of Almo Nature is preserved in its own cooking liquid, so that nutrients and taste are optimally preserved. In other variants, nutrients are lost during the preparation of the feed. We therefore recommend the HFC variant.
Another wet food they will be used to from us is wild Freedom. Wild Freedom is a balanced wet food and available in various flavors. 100% grain-free recipe High-quality protein sources The total proportion of muscle meat and other animal components is at least 69% Careful preparation Without artificial preservatives or attractants and coloringsLactose and gluten-free
It is recommended not to use plastic bowls as a food bowl. These can retain odors and are less hygienic. Preference is given to stainless steel or ceramic. Feeders are combined with a cooling element. Handy to use when it's warmer. We are happy to help you with an explanation and to find a point of sale near you
Snacks In addition to the raw food, our cats are occasionally given a "normal" candy. When we give that, we try to pay attention and give as much meat as possible. Only the baby tabs do not comply with this of course. We give this because of the vitamins it contains. they like the orijen sweets, dokas - chicken, cosma or gimpet baby tabs with us.
Drinking Because most bengals love water, we use drinking fountains. With an ordinary water bowl, the water is spread over the floor in a short time. The dog-it and the cat-it are highly recommended. It is also advisable to choose a fountain where the filter is at the bottom so that they cannot immediately remove it. Dog-it & Cat - it
Finding a suitable travel bench is sometimes difficult. Many types and sizes of benches are offered in different materials. Do you now take a foldable carrying bag or do you go for a sturdy bench like the one below. We swear by the normal benches and in particular the benches of the Flamingo brand, the Nomad series. These transport boxes are IATA certified, which means that they are suitable for transport by plane. This immediately indicates the quality of the transport boxes. With the double security of both hinges and screw fastenings at the corners, you can be sure that the bench will not suddenly fall apart with all the consequences that entails. Still looking for a sturdy bench that will last for years? Feel free to click on the images below and we will immediately refer you to the relevant store. A little tip, Transport Box NOMAD XS is suitable for 1 cat. Transport box NOMAD S is sufficient for 2 cats.
The Litter Box When raising kittens, use litter boxes of different sizes. With and without hatch, with and without hood. This so that the kittens are both used to it. We do have a preference for a litter box. A litter box that is spacious for the cat itself, is sturdy and easy to use due to the opening lid for scooping. This cat-it jumbo litter box meets our requirements and the cats make full use of it. cat-it jumbo litter box
Peewee In addition to the regular litter boxes, we use peewee litter boxes. This should be used with wooden litter box granules. (See cat litter) These litter boxes have a grid where the pulverized cat litter with the cat's urine falls through the grid. Only the faeces are scooped out and the bottom tray is emptied when necessary. We ourselves have 15 peewee litter boxes. Due to the number of cats, we also have a lot of cat litter and waste per month. The wood pellets are allowed in the organic waste bin. As a result, we do not exceed the maximum weight that you can deliver as waste. The wood grains are also lighter so it is kinder to the back.
Cat Litter We use the clump-forming filling "golden grey" as cat litter. We are very satisfied with this filling. It clumps very well, lasts a long time and has a baby powder scent. Golden Gray cat litter
Litter Lifter The Litter Lifter is highly recommended as a cat litter scoop when fine cat litter is used.
We use wood pellets in our peewee litter boxes. These wood pellets can be found from different brands. However, we use ordinary pellet pellets for the wood stove. (TIP!) These work great and are many times cheaper than the special peewee granules for the litter box. These granules are completely safe to use. Peewee cat litter or alternative pellet pellets for the wood stove
Baskets Cats like to lie in a nice warm soft basket. These baskets are a success here!
Scratching posts When you take a Bengal into your home, it is important to invest in a nice sturdy scratching post with preferably thick posts. A scratching post whose baskets can be washed is recommended. This is for hygiene, an accident happened quickly and it is a shame to have a nice scratching post. Put the baskets in the washing machine and your crab is completely fresh / new again. We enjoy using the scratching posts of the natural paradise series from Zooplus. The scratching posts are slightly more expensive to purchase because of the thick posts and washable baskets, but this pays for itself in the end when you see how much fun the cat has with them and how long they last.
In addition to a beautiful scratching post, they also love having something made of cardboard to scratch on. Scratching cardboard is well used by the cats. Many of the items below are available in multiple colors.
Toys Bengals love to play. Together or alone. Of course they need suitable toys for this. We regularly renew toys to vary and to keep the cats entertained.
Yeowww catnip toys Unfortunately not available through Zooplus, but the Yeowww toys are available in other web stores. This toy is completely loaded with strong catnip. The cats absolutely love this and can play with it for hours. Highly recommended that a cat continues to play with, even after a longer period of time.
