It is common for your kitten to cry for his litter mates for the first three (3) days. Each time he cries, go to him/her and give him comfort. Let him/her know you are there with them.

It is normal for the kitten to not want to eat within the first 48 hours (2 days). Make sure you remove old food and replace it with fresh even if he/she isn't ready to eat yet. He/She will eat once he feels comfortable. Remember to comfort him/her.

Yes. Keep him in his designated room until he has used the litter box for pee and poop. He is most likely to use his litterbox in private.

Don't yell or scald him. Don't rub his nose in it and don't smack him. This doesn't work for cats and will cause anxiety which will result in more accidents. It is likely that he has forgotten how to return to his designated room, the door was closed or there is an old stain in that area from another pet. Return him to his room until he has used the litterbox again. In the meantime, clean the soiled area with your bottle of Odarid (or similar) Pet Stain Remover. It is common for Bengals to prefer 2 litterboxes. One for pee and the other for poop.

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Food and water should be kept as far away from his litterbox as possible. Cats do not like to toilet where they eat. If you have more than on cat, you need one litter tray per cat plus one more. If the behavior continues, you should visit your vet to rule out any medical contidions that could be causing discomfort.

Your kitten will have all vaccinations (for their age) and you will be given a health record which contain all worming and vaccination information. Take this record with you when you visit your vet. You should schedule your first vet visit as quickly as possible. Check on the feline vaccine protocols with your vet.

Your kitten will have been tested for PRA b (DNA/eyes), PK Def (anemia / kidneys), and HCM (heart), FIV/FeLV (Immunodeficiency / Leukemia), Trichomonas (Intestinal parasites), Giardia (intestinal parasites), and Coccidiosis (intestinal parasites) before you receive them and will have a clean bill of health.

NEVER DECLAW!  Declawing mutilates the bones in the cat's foot, by clipping the b one and not the nail. A declawed cat can have unforeseen behavioral problems. Most cats can be trained with the word "no" or a spray bottle of plain water. You can also slap a newspaper against your palm. Keeping the cats nails trimmed will reduce the amount of damage caused by scratching before and after your training has begun. It may be easier to trim the nails when the cats are sleeping. You must be gentle and they may not know you are doing it. You may need to trim them once a week when they are younger, but as they age you should be able to cut back to once a month. Each cat is different and you will know when they become sharp.

A clumping litter is best. Covered boxes may come in handy since cats like to dig in their boxes. Petco & Petsmart carry a corn based litter that you can flush. There are no chemicals in this litter, known as The World's Best Cat Litter. This is safe for your cat and will not make them sick when they clean themselves. Other litters may cause runny stools.

Climbing trees and scratching posts are great. You can find them all over but Overstock.com is a great resource. Bengals love to be up high on top of things and watching events from a safe perch. Scratching posts are a MUST!  Your kitten will need stimulation. Cheap fuzzy mice with a rattle or one of the wand toys can provide great amusement. If you do not provide toys or climbing devices, the kittens will adopt whatever you have to meet their needs. The toys are cheap and provide hours of amusement. Your kitten needs exercise and by playing with them you will save your shelves, desks, furniture, etc. The physical and social exercise is a great way to bond with your new friend.