The Holistic Cat Specialist - Paola Zanibelli Davies

16/09/2025

"It is easier to light a candle than to curse the darkness." 🕯️🐾

I say this with love, and a little fire:
Your cat needs action. Not excuses.
Not self-doubt.
Not endless overthinking.
And definitely not the story that “this is too hard.”

I see so many well-meaning, deeply loving cat parents resist the very practices that could change everything.

You want your cat to get better.
You want to use supplements, syringe feed, monitor symptoms, create routines, and follow the plan.
But then the voices come in:

🌀 “I’m not good at this.”
🌀 “What if I do it wrong?”
🌀 “Why is this happening to me?”
🌀 “It shouldn’t be this hard.”
🌀 “I’m too overwhelmed.”

Suddenly, everything feels like a battle. You’re fighting with your cat, with the plan, with your time, with your thoughts…
And it’s exhausting.

💬 But let me tell you something I’ve seen over and over again:
Your cat doesn’t need you to be perfect.
Your cat needs you to show up.

And here’s the truth:
It’s easier to light a candle than to curse the darkness.
It’s easier to start the SubQ fluids than to spiral about how awful it is.
It’s easier to mix the supplement into a treat and learn how to deliver it gently than to spend the day arguing with your own mind.
It’s easier to do one part of the plan than to stay stuck doing nothing.

👉 You don’t need to FEEL motivated to take the right step.
You don’t need to love syringe feeding to get it done gently.
You don’t need to wait until you're “ready” to build a better outcome.

💡 You just need to move. One step. One practice. One candle at a time.

Because complaining?
Cursing your situation?
Arguing for your limitations?

That drains your energy, your time, and, most heartbreakingly, your cat’s chance at feeling better.

✨ Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) changes the game.
Not fake positivity. Not spiritual bypassing.
But a fierce, grounded belief in progress.
In doing something instead of nothing.
In being the guardian your cat needs, even when it’s hard.

So here’s your reminder:
Do what needs to be done.
Do less if you must, but don’t do nothing.
Track what you’re doing.
Trust the process.
And stop making it harder by fighting it.

If you are missing having a plan, comment PLAN, or send me a DM: I can help you make one.

Once you have a plan, go light the candle.

05/09/2025

💛 CAT PARENTS, LET'S TALK ABOUT ABUNDANCE 💛

We adore our cats more than anything.. But caring for them can sometimes feel heavy on the wallet. Premium food, supplements, vet visits.. It all adds up. And when money stress creeps in, our cats feel it too.

✨ Imagine shifting that stress into calm, clarity, and ease.
✨ Imagine saying yes to what your cats need without panic.
✨ Imagine feeling lighter, freer, and more supported every single day.

That’s exactly what the Mind Your Money Challenge is designed to do.

Led by James Wedmore, one of the most generous, heart-led teachers out there, this challenge helps you uncover and release the beliefs that keep you stuck in scarcity. Instead, you’ll create more peace, possibility, and abundance in your life (so both you and your cats can thrive 🐾).

🌟 People call this challenge life-changing. And here’s the best part: if you don’t make back the cost of your investment during the challenge, it will cost you nothing. 💸

Right now, you can join at a special discounted price through my link 👇
👉 https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/a/2148166110/Fxi6fNzn

[Clickable link also in the comments below]

💸 ..Because when you feel abundant, your cats feel it too 😻

Give Me 30 Days and I'll give you the EXACT Money Protocols that Took me from Broke to $100M in Total Sales By Unlocking the Ancient Wisdom and Universal Principles That All Successful People Operate From!

16/08/2025

💊 Has your vet prescribed meds like phenobarbital, gabapentin, or fluoxetine for your cat's seizures, trauma, or anxiety?

Let’s talk honestly about what these drugs can do… and what they can’t.

In Part 2 of my Neurological Support for Cats series, we’re diving into traditional medicine, and I’m breaking down what each drug does, when it helps, when it harms, and how to know if your cat is being overmedicated or under-supported.

🎥 This one’s especially for cat parents walking that difficult path:
➡ Managing seizures
➡ Living with a trauma-reactive cat
➡ Caring for an aging cat with confusion or nighttime distress

⚠️ If you’ve ever felt like the drugs dull your cat’s personality or don’t truly fix the issue, this video is for you.

🎁 Don’t forget to download your FREE 5 Steps To Longevity GUIDE from the video description ❤

You're not stuck with just sedating your cat.
There’s a way forward 🐾

16/08/2025

🧠 Is your cat acting out in ways that seem "off"? Maybe they freeze, hide, lash out, or yowl at night for no reason at all?
You’re not imagining it, and your cat isn’t being “bad.” These behaviours may be signs of feline PTSD, seizure-related confusion, or even early-stage dementia.
👉 This is the first video in my brand-new 4-part series on Neurological Support for Cats, and I created it for the cat parents who are ready to go deeper.
If you’ve ever suspected that your cat’s behaviour is tied to something deeper, something emotional or neurological, this video is your starting point.
🔗 Click the link in the comments to watch this video 👇🏻

🎁 And while you’re there, havea look at all the resources available to you in the video description 💛

27/06/2025

🧡 If you want to build trust and truly bond with your rescue cat living indoors with you… Please watch this.

So many well-meaning cat parents make this one mistake:
They try to connect before their cat is ready to feel safe.
And it’s not your fault: no one teaches us what trauma looks like in cats. Or how sensory overload, loss of control, and spatial stress show up as hiding, flinching, or freezing.

In Video 2 of this mini-series on transitioning a rescue cat to indoor life successfully, I walk you through the 5 non-negotiables your cat needs in place before you reach for them.
🛑 It’s not (just) about bribing them with treats.
🛑 It’s not (just) about sitting in silence and hoping they come around.
It’s about becoming their safe place, through environment, energy, and the right kind of presence.

🎥 Watch it on my YT channel by typing
5 THINGS YOUR RESCUE CAT NEEDS
in the YouTube search bar 💻
(or click the link in the comments).
.And when you’ve watched it, come back and tell me:
➡️ Which one of the five was your missing piece?

26/06/2025

Are supplements a waste of money… or a missing piece of the puzzle? 🐾💊

Every now and then, I hear from loving cat guardians whose vets tell them something along the lines of:
"Supplements don’t really help unless peer-reviewed studies prove otherwise.”
And I get it—vets are trained to look for strong clinical evidence. We need that in emergency and acute care.

But here’s the thing…
💡 Holistic doesn’t mean guesswork.
There is real science behind many supplements, herbs, and natural therapies. And when used thoughtfully, they don’t just mask symptoms—they support the body’s healing mechanisms.

I’ve had the pleasure of working alongside a conventional vet who always asks me how I would support a case naturally. Why? Because he knows that treating the whole cat, not just the symptom, often leads to better long-term outcomes. That’s what holistic care is all about.

For example..
✨ Supplements like Azodyl, AminAvast, and Porus One are often debated, but when given properly, they can help support kidney function without harm.
✨ Ozone therapy, nutraceuticals, and targeted herbal formulas also have a place in the conversation—especially for chronic conditions.

But let me be clear: I don’t believe in throwing the whole supplement cabinet at a cat and hoping something sticks. I look at the full picture—history, behaviour, diet, lifestyle, even the guardian’s capacity—and choose what’s most suitable for that individual cat. We observe. We adjust. We tailor the plan.

It is also important to choose supplements that WORK, by companies we can trust, as the supplement market is still very unregulated. This is where my experience and knowledge of what is available right now can also help my clients.

🐟 Think of it this way: If your cat is the fish, and their body is the tank, drugs treat the fish directly. Natural therapies? They clean the water.
🫧 Both have value. But for chronic conditions, the holistic path often brings relief, resilience, and balance. With no side effects.

If you’ve ever wondered if you should supplement or what’s truly best for your cat, you’re not alone. And you're not wrong for wanting to explore both worlds.

Let’s talk about it 💬🩷
Drop your questions below or DM me—I'm here to help you make sense of it all 💟

12/05/2025

🐾🌿 One More Chance to Watch – The Holistic Pet Care Conference is BACK! 🌿🐾

💥 The response was overwhelming.
Thousands of pet parents from around the world tuned in.
And the messages we received?
"Life-changing."
"Exactly what I needed."
"My pet is already doing better."

So… We’re bringing it back. One last time.

🎥 The Holistic Pet Care: Herbs & Homeopathy Conference ENCORE
🗓️ Streaming FREE from May 16 at 9 AM PDT to May 18 at 4 PM PDT

✨ 22 leading experts in holistic and integrative animal care.
✨ Over 7 hours of inspiring, actionable interviews.
✨ Tools you can use right away to care for your pets — naturally and compassionately.

You'll learn about:
🌿 Natural flea control (no chemicals!)
🌿 Medicinal mushrooms for cancer support
🌿 Detox & allergy solutions
🌿 Trauma release techniques
🌿 Nutrition for cats and dogs
🌿 Homeopathy
🌿 Essential oils
🌿 Iridology.and so much more…

I was honored to be one of the 22 speakers.
In my session, I share how to safely assist-feed sick or picky cats and actually get healing supplements INTO them — without trauma, struggle, or fear.

I also offera free resurce under my session that you can download to get your assisted feeding practices tuned in.

If you love your pets like family and want to be proactive about their health…
You can’t miss this final replay. 🐶🐱

🆓 Access is 100% FREE — for this weekend only.
🎟️ Reserve your spot now:
👉 https://lg403.isrefer.com/go/PZD/PZDConf11/

If you don't have time to watch it as it streams for the last time FREE of charge, there is an option after you sign up to purchase lifetime access for $47, which also gives you access to special perks. Choose what it best for you, you can find your clickable link in the comments.

Let’s give our pets the holistic care they truly deserve ❤

26/03/2025

Two important conversations for anyone navigating a deeper relationship with their cat.

I recently interviewed Shannon Cutts, a gifted animal intuitive and teacher of interspecies communication, for a meaningful conversation about the role we choose to play in our cats’ lives—whether we see ourselves as owners, guardians, or something else entirely. We also talked about what cats sacrifice to live alongside us and how we can honor that with empathy and awareness.

📺 Watch the full interview on my YouTube channel:
https://youtu.be/U1kvV6bQKXY?si=Mkdg0p97ajCbH5eq

I was also invited to be a guest on Shannon’s Let’s Talk to Animals Podcast, where I shared practical, trauma-informed strategies for difficult times (like vet visits, needing extra care, etc.) and how we can leverage empathy for better human-cat relationships.
It’s a grounded, hands-on approach for anyone in the thick of it right now.

🎧 Listen to the podcast episode here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2105365/episodes/16742470 and YT: https://youtu.be/0vdqEjo6oXk

If you find yourself wishing you had more tools, more support, and a space to ask real questions when things get tricky, The Holistic Cat Club is where we go deeper. Try it for a month and get direct access to me, regular live coaching calls, and a library of trainings you can return to anytime. You don’t have to figure this out alone.
✨ The Holistic Cat Club is a cozy private membership designed for cat guardians who want real-time support, deeper learning, and a community that gets it. You get step-by-step support to help you navigate everything from behaviour to health challenges at the price of 2 coffees at Starbucks—with less stress and a lot more clarity.
Join HERE:
https://www.theholisticcatspecialist.com/offers/8ACCRHJz

04/03/2025

I have recently set up a walking station with a raised desk so I can walk and work.
So far so good!

My boy Puff Puff is showing interest in learning to walk on the treadmill, and of course, I oblige..
Here is his first attempt to walk with me 🥰

Do your cats participate in your fitness routine..? 😺

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine's!! 😻

09/02/2025

🐾 Is Your Cat’s Diet Helping or Hurting Their Health? 🐱✨

👉 Register here: https://event.felinewellnesssummit.com/?sc=Tf4gHOyF&ac=aNTLLGSC

We all want our cats to live long, vibrant, and disease-free lives.. but did you know that daily detox and proper nutrition can play a huge role in preventing chronic illnesses?

At Thrive: The Feline Wellness Summit, the amazing . Ruth Roberts will be sharing her expertise in holistic pet health and nutrition in her talk:

💡 “Daily Detox for Thriving Cats: Unlocking Health with Diet and Supplements” 💡

As a renowned holistic veterinarian and creator of The Original CrockPet Diet, Dr. Ruth has helped thousands of pets overcome chronic issues like kidney disease, GI problems, allergies, and even cancer.. all through the power of holistic nutrition and natural healing.

In this session, you’ll learn:

✅ How to naturally detox your cat’s body for optimal health
✅ The best supplements to support long-term wellness
✅ Why home-cooked diets can be a game-changer for feline health
✅ Actionable steps to prevent chronic illnesses before they start

And guess what? I’m speaking at this summit too! 🎤🐾
Alongside Dr. Ruth and 20+ other feline experts, I’ll be sharing my own insights to help you empower your cat’s well-being naturally.

✨ Join us for this FREE online event! ✨
👉 Register here: https://event.felinewellnesssummit.com/?sc=Tf4gHOyF&ac=aNTLLGSC

Because our cats deserve the best care at every stage of life. 💛🐾

08/02/2025

🐾 Did you know that your cat’s gut health is the key to their overall wellness? 🐱✨

REGISTER HERE: https://event.felinewellnesssummit.com/?sc=Tf4gHOyF&ac=aNTLLGSC

Digestive issues, chronic vomiting, and even skin problems can often be traced back to what’s happening in the gut, and understanding this can make a world of difference in your cat’s health. 💛

That’s why I’m so excited for Katie Woodley's talk at Thrive: The Feline Wellness Summit! 🎤🐾

💡 “The Natural Path to a Healthier Cat: Gut Health, Nutrition, and Wellness” 💡

As a holistic veterinarian and founder of The Natural Pet Doctor, Dr. Katie specializes in integrative medicine and natural healing. In this session, she’ll dive into:

✅ Why gut health is the foundation of your cat’s well-being
✅ How a species-appropriate diet can prevent chronic health issues
✅ Natural solutions for common digestive problems like vomiting & upset stomach
✅ Holistic wellness strategies for kittens, adults, and senior cats

And guess what? I’m speaking at this summit too! 🎤🐾
Alongside . Katie Dvm and 20+ feline experts, I’ll be sharing my own insights to help you support your cat’s happiest, healthiest life.

✨ Join us for this FREE online event! ✨
👉 Register here: https://event.felinewellnesssummit.com/?sc=Tf4gHOyF&ac=aNTLLGSC

Let’s take control of our cats’ wellness, naturally! 🌿🐾