Felinésse

Join Melissa Mezzalira, founder of CatsEssentials and host of Felinésse, for an eye-opening conversation with Dr. Odette Suter, DVM — holistic veterinarian, bestselling author, and educator with over 30 years of experience helping cats heal chronic illness at the root level.In this episode, we explore one of the most misunderstood drivers of feline health problems: leaky gut and chronic inflammation. Dr. Suter explains, clearly and compassionately, how damage to the gut lining can quietly trigger

Join Melissa Mezzalira, founder of CatsEssentials, as she speaks with Dr. Jennifer Conrad of The Paw Project about the truth behind cat declawing. Discover what the procedure really involves, the lifelong physical and behavioral impacts on cats, and why many declawed cats end up in shelters. You’ll also learn humane alternatives, how to support cats already declawed, and the recent California law banning non-therapeutic declawing.A must-listen for cat parents, and animal welfare advocates who want

Join Melissa Mezzalira, founder of CatsEssentials, as she sits down with Julie Anne Lee, founder of Adored Beast Apothecary. Julie Anne is a pioneering voice in holistic pet health, with decades of experience in integrative veterinary practice. In this conversation, we explore the unique health needs of cats, the hidden toxins in their environment, and the natural solutions that can help them thrive.When we protect our cats from toxins, we protect ourselves and the planet, too. If you’re a cat