Free-feeding multiple cats can make it hard to manage portions, especially if one tends to overeat, so switching to scheduled meal times with individual portions is usually the best approach. For help setting up a feeding routine that works for a multi-cat household, you can ask our behavior expert directly at https://cats.com/community/behavior

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This is a tricky situation all right. You might consider an automatic feeder paired with a cat’s microchip – but just for the normal weight cats. You could then let the bowls go empty, in the knowledge that the “eaters” could not get any more than they need, while the normal weight cats could get extra food from their own feeders. It’s worth considering this!

Hi Simm and thanks for your query. Yes, I mean spayed OR neutered. In my opinion, there is no need for Bengal cats to be fed only raw meat – this is an untrue myth. Any complete cat food will suffice.
As for herpes virus, if you read our article on this here you should be able to learn everything you need to know about this condition. In general, my advice is to just bathe affected eyes using a wad of cotton wool soaked in mildly salty water (a teaspoonful of salt in a pint of boiled water, cooled down). Hope this helps.

Hi Angela, apologies for the late reply! Hope all is well. Your new cat seems like a very independent kitty. Sensitivity around petting is normal for a lot of cats, especially those who weren’t well-socialized in their earlier life. It may take some more time for him to become more comfortable with you, and you may need to learn to understand the ways in which he is affectionate. Rubbing against your legs shows that your cat regards you as part of his home territory, which is a part of bonding. You may find that he doesn’t like to be petted after a nap, but does like to be rubbed on the face in the same places that he uses to nuzzle you. Perhaps you can develop a less physical bond, enjoying his personality and learning each other’s schedules. Adopting a second cat might be risky given that he’s an older cat and may be set in his ways, but you could consider adopting a kitten who you can socialize and “mold” a bit more. Caring for two cats at once shouldn’t be much more demanding than one, so I don’t think you need to “replace” him. Additionally, I wouldn’t assume that a female cat will be more friendly, but a kitten most likely would be more moldable. Hope this helps!