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Jun 20
15 min

Pawsitively Different: A Closer Look at the Differences Between Dog and Cat Breeding

It's important to remember that cats are not dogs. Breeding and showing cats involve a range of additional factors that must be considered

Nov 10, 2022
3 min

Trends in the Cat Fancy: A Decrease in Kitten Adoptions

Why have kitten sales slowed? Is it affecting a specific group of people and what can we do about it to keep the cat fancy alive?

Sep 9, 2022
9 min

Ethical Back to Back Breeding: A Biological Breeding Strategy for Feline Welfare

Back to Back breeding, what a hot and very taboo topic. Often this type of breeding is what we associate with backyard breeders,...

Jul 12, 2022
3 min

Basic Bengal Terms, Abbreviations and Naming Terminology

As a new breeder and pet buyer it can be confusing with F1 this, EG that. What do all these terms, abbreviations and names mean in the cat w

Jul 4, 2022
8 min

Genetic Punnett Squares: Predicting Offspring and the Future of your Program

Genetics sometimes seem confusing but as a breeder it is essential to understand the ins and out of genetics and how to predict outcomes.

Jun 27, 2022
18 min

Take It to Heart The Ins and Outs of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy HCM in Cats

It should be noted Elysian Bengals and its authors are not veterinarians in any capacity. Our information is for education purposes only...

Jun 20, 2022
4 min

Bengal Breed Standard

What is the Bengal Breed Standard according to The International Cat Association (TICA)? What examples can be provided to demonstrate traits

Mar 5, 2022
8 min

Don't Skip and Submit: How to Read, Write and Understand Animal Sales Contracts

A contract is a lawful and enforceable mutual understanding exchange. As a breeder the document is a bill of sale and an adoption contract.

Mar 4, 2022
10 min

Elysian Bengal Color Genetics

In genetics we have a code. This code is compilation of groupings of letters that represent specific genes that express as various...

Jan 19, 2022
10 min

But There's More! Important Points for Evaluating Breeders before you Buy a Kitten

Finding a good quality, ethical and responsible breeder to buy breeding cats from can be really hard work. I’ve written in the past on...

Jul 31, 2021
10 min

A Journey in Natural Rearing

The journey of natural rearing has had its ups and downs, but this is my tell all of finding that balance as a bengal cat breeder.

Jul 16, 2021
12 min

Breeding F*cking Sucks Sometimes

Breeding Bengal Cats isn't always rainbows and butterflies. It can be really devastating. Many situations can take a huge part of you.

Apr 28, 2021
12 min

5 Degrees of Separation: Preventing the Spread of Illness and Disease

What to do to prevent the spread, when illness and disease comes into your cattery?

Mar 29, 2021
12 min

The 16 Year Opus magnum: How we are changing the Bengal breed

After 16 years of collaborated work, my mentor's opus magnum has been achieved. He spent 12 years on this idea that would change the...

Mar 14, 2021
0 min

A Quick Guide to Syringe Feeding Kittens

Jan 30, 2021
9 min

Cuddle Up with Your Camera: Utilizing your iPhone for Professional Quality Kitten Photos

Taking kitten pictures can be extremely daunting from managing the kittens, to figuring out the right set up. Believe it or not, you...

Jan 15, 2021
15 min

My Best Piece of Advice...Building the Ideal Cattery Space

As a breeder you often get asked by other new breeders, “What is your best piece of advice?” Aside from all the sciencey stuff like genetics

Nov 15, 2020
7 min

Ethical Breeding is NOT a Hobby

Let us take a look at the definitions of a job and a hobby. The definition of a Hobby is “an activity done regularly in one's leisure...

Oct 8, 2020
5 min

10 Toys Elysian Bengals Cats LOVE!

Enrichment and Stimulation are essential for any cat especially our very intelligent Bengal Cats and kittens who can be a little naughty...

Oct 5, 2020
11 min

Natural Cleaning Solutions

We are a society scared of all germs so it is standard to clean with bleach, 409, windex, clorox wipes, lysol spray until we live in a...

Sep 1, 2020
1 min

Breeder Comparison Matrix

It is important that all animals are given a home, loved and cared for as the living beings they are. Rescue and other such programs have...

Aug 24, 2020
7 min

Does Avoiding the Show Hall Make You A Bad Breeder?

In the dog world if a breeder doesn't show their dogs or have champion lines most people will disregard that breeder. This line of...

Aug 5, 2020
17 min

Asthma Herbs

There are MANY natural treatments and aids for companion animals suffering from asthma and other breathing difficulties. These options...

Jul 16, 2020
14 min

Feline Asthma

Is your beloved furbaby wheezing, coughing and hacking? Perhaps after playing with another companion animal, being scared or chasing a...

May 26, 2020
15 min

I'm Pullin' My Hair Out! (Feline Alopecia)

All cats shed whether it's a lot or a little. It's a natural cycle for a cat as the seasons come and numerous factors affect the coat...

May 13, 2020
12 min

The Scoop on Cat Litter

Cat litter is a two billion dollar business that provides over five billion pounds of litter to cat owners every single year (1). It's...

Apr 8, 2020
7 min

Rhinotracheitis (Herpes Virus, FVR)

This type of herpes virus causes inflammation (“-itis”) of the windpipe, nose (“Rhino-”) and trachea (“Trach-”) and is responsible for...

Apr 2, 2020
14 min

Panleukopenia (Feline Distemper, FPLV, Feline Parvo, FPV)

Panleukopenia or FPV is a highly contagious virus that often affects kittens under the age of one. It is a very resistant virus that can...

Mar 26, 2020
9 min

Elysian Bengals Emergency Supplies List

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic we have had to re-evaluate and restock some of the essentials we have in our cabinets here at Elysian...

Mar 7, 2020
6 min

Elysian Bengals Home Remedies

After caring for kittens and other animals over the last 21 years) you learn a few tips and tricks here and there. Especially not living...

Mar 2, 2020
17 min

Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol Reduces Frequency of Heat Cycles

There are countless scientific studies that show the effects of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) on the reproductive hormone levels in...

Jan 28, 2020
5 min

Why is my Cat Inappropriately Peeing? Behavior Edition

If there is one topic that I see constantly posted or asked about, it’s the trials and tribulations of why someone’s beloved cat is...

Jan 27, 2020
21 min

Why is my Cat Inappropriately Peeing? Food Edition

Inappropriate urination is unfortunately an increasingly more common issue in the feline population of companion animals. While there are...

Jan 11, 2020
13 min

Another Year in Review: Update on Confessions of a Bengal Breeder

While we registered our cattery in April 2016 and got our first girl in February of 2017, we didn’t have our first litter until January...

Dec 19, 2019
32 min

The Ultimate Guide to Fleas : For Cats

There are over 2000 species of fleas (1) with the most common being Ctenocephalides felis or the cat flea (2). Let’s face it, fleas are a...

Dec 16, 2019
8 min

So You Want to Breed Bengals: Mentorship

Mentorship is a huge and very important part of breeding and should be heavily considered before even getting your first breeding cat(s)....

Jun 13, 2019
6 min

I Understand that...Pet Vaccine Facts

If you are a pet parent who follows the AVMA/WSAVA/AAHA or any veterinarian or veterinary school’s VACCINE schedule, here are some facts...

Jun 13, 2019
10 min

Questions to Ask your Veterinarian about Vaccinations

When you take your kitten in for their first appointment and those after, you will most likely be pressured to vaccinate unless you are...

Jun 13, 2019
8 min

Maintaining a Healthy Immune System

How does one expect their companion’s immune system to be properly maintained? Not only do you put faith in what your companion’s immune...

Jun 13, 2019
15 min

Nosodes and Vaccine Alternatives

Most people probably have never heard of alternatives to vaccines, have believed vaccines are the only option to immunize their...

Jun 13, 2019
28 min

Rabies

DISCLAIMER: Rabies is a very serious virus that is deadly to companion animals and people. This article is for educational purposes only....

Jun 13, 2019
9 min

The Immune System

The immune system is extremely complex. At this point in time while plenty of research exists and is still being performed, we do not...

May 18, 2019
12 min

Ketamine and Cats

WHAT Ketamine in some areas of the world and veterinary practices is one of the most common drugs administered to cats for surgical...

May 10, 2019
8 min

Group G Streptococcal (Strep G or G-Strep)

Group G Streptococcal also referred to as Lancefield group G or Streptococcus canis (S. canis) nicknamed G-strep is typically non-disease...

Apr 28, 2019
6 min

Flat Chested Kitten Syndrome (FCKS)

Kittens develop an abnormal rib cage which often is flat/squished There are varying severities of this condition from a kitten that looks...

Apr 26, 2019
17 min

So You Want to Breed Bengals: The Confessions of a Bengal Breeder

So you have decided you want to breed Bengals. They are a pretty and popular breed, and heck if breeders are selling them for $1200-$1800...

Apr 22, 2019
4 min

Vestibular Disease and Ataxias

Vestibular is an adjective referring to the inner ear but more specifically to balance. An ataxia is a general term that refers to a flaw...

Apr 10, 2019
2 min

Chlamydia

A bacteria that causes upper respiratory symptoms but can also affect reproduction and the gastrointestinal tract. PREVALENCE: Up 30% in...

Apr 8, 2019
3 min

Calicivirus

Feline Calicivirus or FCV is a common virus in cats that presents with respiratory disease. There are at least 40 strains. PREVELANCE:...

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