“A cat is not a dog” – T.S. Eliot
Nearly half of cat owners rely more on social media than their veterinarian for pet care advice. Recognizing the gap in accessible, evidence-based information, especially in feline nutrition, Michelle created Feminist Kitty, a brand focused on educational content around feline health, nutrition, and her own experiences as a multi-cat owner.
Today, she has an audience of over 275,000 engaged followers across multiple social media platforms, where she shares honest product guidance, what’s worth buying, what isn’t, and how to make better nutritional decisions.
She is pursuing a Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, expanding her training in physiology, pathology, animal health, and nutrition to continue bridging the gap between veterinary science and pet owner education.
She is proudly owned by six cats.
For partnerships: michelle@feministkitty.com
Education
- Master of Veterinary Science (MVS) — Applied Veterinary Science
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign – College of Veterinary Medicine
- August 2025 – Present
- Graduate level training in applied animal health, diagnostics, and scientific communication.
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- Certificate in Canine and Feline Nutrition
- Southern Illinois University, Jan 2023
- Science-based program covering nutrient metabolism, nutrition and disease, diet formulation, and pet food ingredient analysis.
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- Graduate Coursework in English Literature & Literary Criticism
- California State University
- Completed Master level coursework in literary criticism, writing, and theory with a 4.0 GPA. Focus areas included British literature, critical theory, and independent research.
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- Bachelor of Arts, English
- California State University