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

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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

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...