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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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.

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

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

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...

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

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Updated: 5/28/25 Group G Streptococcal also referred to as Lancefield group G or Streptococcus canis (S. canis) nicknamed G-strep is...

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

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...

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...

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

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

Mycoplasma is a bacterium that characteristically lacks a cell wall which unlike many bacteria means they are more resistant to...