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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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)....
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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...
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Meghan Waals
- 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....
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