Feline Minds

07/17/2024

Check out an interview Mikel did for the Brains On podcast for kids!

Curious about cats? Us too! Join Molly and co-host Lynx as they sniff out the answers to some of your most pressing cat questions.

07/11/2024

Mikel was on NPR NPR Morning Edition this morning talking about why cats need scratching posts. Check it out!

A new study identifies why cats scratch the furniture and what you can do to curb that behavior.

07/08/2024

A new study looks at some of the environmental factors related to undesirable scratching by cats...Mikel summarize the study today on her blog! PLUS her top tips to get your cats to scratch where you want them to!

Scratching behavior – so natural for cats, so frustrating for some cat owners. Scratching serves multiple functions for cats including marking their territory (with both visual and olfactory signals), conditioning […]

07/05/2024

Mikel had a great chat with Duncan Strauss at Talking Animals Radio Show on Wednesday, you can check it out now!
https://talkinganimals.net/2024/07/dr-mikel-delgado-author-of-play-with-your-cat-the-essential-guide-to-interactive-play-for-a-happier-healthier-feline/

03/11/2024

Join us on Thursday, March 14th at 6pm ET, as we welcome animal behavior expert Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado to discuss her new book, "Play With Your Cat!: The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier, Healthier Feline."

02/16/2024

Mikel's opinion piece for the Los Angeles Times was published today! Why cat behavior problems are often caused by a human misunderstanding of cat behavior!

After my cat died, I was in mourning. But working at an animal shelter offered some comfort and helped me better understand our feline friends.

01/29/2024

Mikel was recently a guest on the Empathetic Trainer podcast!
She discussed many things including how she became a behavior consultant, human attitudes toward pets, training and much more...

Join us as we speak with cat behaviorist, Mikel Delgado about how your cat's name can affect its personality and why it's hard for some cats to just get …

11/28/2023

How does your cat know you're you? Mikel talked to Discover about how cats recognize us.

Your cat might get excited when you enter your home or run away if a stranger does the same. So, can science prove that cats recognize their owners?

11/22/2023

Do you have a cat who fetches? Mikel spoke to the The Atlantic about fetching cats (including her own) and why cats might engage in this very cute behavior.

Felines who fetch are an evolutionary mystery.

11/14/2023

Can an app help you better understand your cat? Or are we barking up the wrong tree? Mikel spoke with Slate.com about the Meowtalk app.

MeowTalk claims to translate cat speech. Can it?

09/29/2023

Important tips on making the carrier experience better for your cat!

Once inside the carrier, cover it with a towel or blanket to block your cat’s view. Hold the carrier with both arms underneath to keep it stable when transporting to and from the car. Doing this will help your cat feel safe and secure. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3heZ6xF.

07/17/2023

Can cats smell how we're feeling? Learn about some new research that tested how cats responded to different human smells related to emotional state!

Cats can pick up on our body language and emotions, but can they smell when you're stressed? Let's take a look at some new research!

07/09/2023

Mikel recently had a fun chat with Jackson Galaxy about one of our favorite topics: food puzzles! Check out the video here!

0:00 Introduction0:43 What is a Puzzle Toy?3:34 Interview with Mikel Delgado11:35 How Puzzle Toys stimulate the Raw Cat 12:19 How to Use Puzzle Toys15:30 Our...

07/06/2023

Wondering why your cat licks plastic (or other things that aren't food?)? Mikel spoke to Mental Floss about why!

"There really are no bounds to what a cat might try to ingest."

06/13/2023

🐈 Calling all cat owners! Answer a few questions about cat play for your chance to WIN a custom pet portrait by celebrated animal illustrator Lili Chin Doggie Drawings by Lili Chin 🤩

Cat welfare charity International Cat Care is looking for owners to complete the following survey to help support their ‘Purrfect Play Every Day’ campaign for International Cat Day on 8 August ➡️ https://icatcare.org/international-cat-day/
THE SURVEY CLOSES ON JUNE 18th!

For top tips and expert advice on cat play, follow along on social media from 1 August.

We're custodians of International Cat Day, which takes place on 8 August every year. Join us! ❤️

06/12/2023

Mikel spoke with Petra CatCrazy Channel about whether there is a relationship between coat color and personality in cats!! Check it out!

I am very excited about my interview with Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado today. We are discussing her studies about the connection between coat color and personalit...

06/12/2023

How many cats is too many? Mikel spoke about it with the folks at Rover.com
https://www.rover.com/blog/how-many-cats-is-too-many/

Pet parents ready for more cats might wonder if they have too many already. Here’s the general consensus on a good number of felines and care tips for a multi-cat household.

05/22/2023

Can kittens do math? See what the current research says! Mikel reviews a new study on her blog.

Can kittens do math? Most, if not all, animals show the ability to perform a rudimentary form of math. We call the ability to tell between a smaller and a […]

03/28/2023

03/23/2023

How do your cats use the space in your home? Mikel shares some ways to better understand their relationships and if you are meeting their needs!

Demonstrating how you can analyze how your cats use space in your home to better understand their needs and relationships!

02/22/2023

Want to learn more about feline feeding behavior? Mikel's webinar "Feeding Outside the Bowl" is being hosted by The Science Dog by Linda P. Case on their online learning platform!

It's all about feline feeding behavior (including problems & solutions), how cats eat, and how they should be fed (note: this is not a nutrition talk!).

This is the Science Dog's FIRST feline offering!

Registration is $34, which also gives you access to the platform where you can ask questions!

The Uniqueness of Feline Feeding Behavior A Science Dog Webinar Presented by Dr. Mikel Delgado Cats are dependent on their owners to determine when, what, and how they eat, which can impact their w…

01/20/2023

Are you setting up your cat for success? Learn how to assess your home to make sure your cat has all the resources they need where they need them!

In my last blog post, I covered a study that looked at how 14 cats in one home environment used their space. As you may have observed, space was a […]

12/30/2022

How do cats use space in the home environment? Learn more about one of the few studies that have explored cat behavior and space use in the home environment!

Despite multiple studies of outdoor cats, there's little research on indoor cats. This1996 study was groundbreaking in its approach!

12/21/2022

Want to make your cat happy? Mikel will be discussing how at an online event hosted by The Schwarzman Animal Medical Center
on January 18th at 6 PM EST! It's free to register!!

How can we make sure we're providing the best possible environment and care for our cats? Join us on Wednesday, January 18th 6pm ET as Dr. Mikel Delgado, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and Certified Cat Behavior Consultant, teaches the science of a happy cat.

11/28/2022

What does YOUR cat like to watch TV? Mikel reviews the science behind what cats seem to enjoy when it comes to videos.

Do cats like to watch TV? In this blog post we take a look at the research and what cats respond to on a screen

08/10/2022

Mikel has a guest post at International Cat Care today!

08/09/2022

Do kittens have personality? Read about new research looking at consistency in kitten behavior at 5, 6 and 7 weeks of age!
http://whatyourcatwants.com/do-kittens-have-purr-sonality

Our cats have personality, sure -- but when does it emerge? New research looks at whether kittens are consistent at 5, 6 & 7 weeks of age

06/08/2022

Want to learn more about why cats bite and scratch? Mikel talked to Animal Behaviour Kent 's new Talking Cats podcast about feline aggression! http://spoti.fi/3mo5vsV

Listen to on Spotify.

05/10/2022

Mikel had a lot of fun talking to PAULA POUNDSTONE and Adam Felber about cats for their podcast (Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone!)! Are cats better than dogs? What's their secret power? Listen to find out....

https://paulapoundstone.com/podcast/ep-200-right-here-right-meow/