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...