Problem: Article: Well-respected Bengal breeders will be able to provide you with a guaranteed Bengal kitten with documented Bengal ancestry. They may even be able to advise you about a cat you already have to determine whether or not it is a true Bengal cat.  To find a reputable breeder, you should consider looking for recommendations from Bengal breed organizations. The International Cat Association has a list of approved Bengal breeders.  Most Bengal cats that are available for sale are at least 5 generations down from the original wild Asian Leopard Cat ancestor. This is because of limitations on breeding Bengal cats. The first generation Bengal is called an F1 Bengal. It will be closer in personality to its wild ancestry. However, most Bengals offered for sale will be bred through several generations of domestic cats to give them the traits we expect from house cats. Your cat will still be wild and exotic, but it won't be a wild animal. For almost every breed of cat, there are breed-specific organizations that regulate the standards of the breed and provide information about the breed to interested parties. Find a Bengal organization near you and ask them for more information about the breed. Try the International Bengal Cat Society or the Bengal Cat Association. When all else fails, take your cat to your vet’s office and ask for their advice. Your vet will be able to help you analyze the cat’s physical features and personality traits in order to arrive at a conclusion about the cat’s breed.
Summary: Consult a reputable breeder. Check with Bengal breed organizations. Ask your veterinarian.

Problem: Article: Whether you’re feeling grief, disbelief, shock, stress, irritability, apathy, anger, sadness, or any other negative emotion, know that you’re not alone, and you’re not wrong for feeling that way. These feelings are not a sign of weakness or failure, but a human reaction to what you’ve just experienced. Grief is a common reaction to experiencing a disaster. Even if there was no loss of life, it is normal to feel grief after losing your home or possessions, much the way you would after losing a loved one. Not everyone reacts or heals in the same way. As much as possible, try to avoid comparing yourself to others around you, whether they’re your neighbors, friends, or even family. Do what you need to do, at the pace that feels right for you.  Pick one task at a time, and focus on that instead of trying to tackle everything at once. Just because those around you don’t seem stressed doesn’t mean they aren’t. Remember that everyone deals with stress in their own way. Discuss what happened, talk together, and share your anxieties with those closest to you. Allow space for releasing the emotions you feel, whether they’re sadness, anger, frustration, helplessness, or something else. Realize that other people feel similarly, and that you’re not alone. Don’t be afraid to cry; crying is a natural response to a disaster, and is also a great way to release pent-up emotions. Volunteer agencies like the Red Cross and the Salvation Army offer special outreach programs and crisis counselors that can help you work through your experience. You won’t be able to heal if you don’t take care of yourself physically. Maintain healthy eating and sleeping, and ensure you’re drinking plenty of safe water in the days and weeks following the flood. One way to heal is to return to things that are familiar and comfortable. Do laundry, wash the dishes, and watch TV if you can. If you have a temporary place to live, or if your house has been declared safe to live in, start cleaning and go grocery shopping. Go about as many daily tasks as possible and include things that make you happy in your day to day activities. If you do pay attention to the news, make an effort to find positive stories, such as accounts of people in the community coming together to help each other. Spend time with people who are positive, upbeat, and working to change things for the better. While it can be hard to see when you are struggling to cope with a crisis, good things can come from any situation. Take a moment to feel grateful for the positive parts of your experience – for example, think of the supportive people in your life, and consider how the flood may have brought your family or your community together. Remember that while things can be replaced, people cannot. Be grateful for your friends, family, and community.
Summary: Remember that your feelings are normal. Heal at your own pace. Talk to others who were affected. Seek professional help from a crisis counselor. Make sure you eat and sleep enough. Re-establish daily routines slowly. Seek out positivity. Practice gratitude.

Problem: Article: A cat’s scratching is a normal defensive behavior, and punishing a cat for scratching can lead to further aggression in the future. You can trim a cat’s claws at home with regular nail clippers.  Clipping a cat’s claws once a week can minimize damage from future scratches. Try not to play roughly or aggressively with your cat or kitten. This may encourage them to bite and scratch you and other humans. Most cats outgrow excessive biting and scratching once they pass from a juvenile to an adult cat, between 1 and 2 years of age. If you are sensitive to cat scratches or are immuno-compromised, you should consider adopting an older cat as a pet instead of a kitten.
Summary: Do not punish a cat for scratching you. Clip your cat’s claws. Avoid rough play. Adopt an older cat.

Problem: Article: The American Dental Association recommends using dental floss at least once every day, but especially when you know there is debris stuck between your teeth. This may also include soft debris, which can include bread. The starch will turn into sugar and bacteria will grow.   Try to work the floss as close to the gum as possible between the teeth where the popcorn is stuck.  Form the floss into a c-shape around one tooth, then around the next tooth.  Work the floss back and forth or up and down, but be sure to also press down and massage your gums to ensure you're flossing thoroughly.  Rinse your mouth out with water. Take great care to avoid stabbing or otherwise injuring your gums.  Insert the flat end of a toothpick between your teeth at the site where the popcorn is lodged.  Gently work the popcorn out from between your teeth, moving it either upward or forward.  If this doesn't work or if the toothpick doesn't have a flat end, use a pointed end and gently work the toothpick along your gums. Use extreme caution to avoid injuring your gums or the poking the inside of your mouth.  If your teeth are too crooked, then you may need to look for a strong fabric wire that can act like a floss. Brushing is highly effective at removing dental debris like popcorn.  Wet the bristles of your toothbrush. Toothpaste is optional for removing debris, but the foaming action may help. Squeeze out a pea-sized blob of toothpaste onto the bristles of your toothbrush. Hold the toothbrush at a 45 degree angle to your gum.  Try to work the popcorn out from between your teeth using the bristles in various strokes and movements. Once you remove the popcorn, rinse the bristles of your toothbrush to avoid reintroducing the debris into your mouth.
Summary:
Use dental floss. Use a toothpick. Brush your teeth.