Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado PhD

A Serious Game: Understanding cats' predatory and play behavior
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
I’ll be live at the San Diego Natural History Museum in October, talking about my favorite topic: play behavior in cats!! See you there on Tuesday, October 17th!

Kittenhood Matters - The importance of early life experiences for domestic cats
2023-10-08 06:45 - 15:45
The all day National Kitten Coalition Veterinary Conference will feature talks from Dr. Sarah Heath, Dr. Natalie Marks, myself, and more!! An all day kitten extravaganza!!!
Although kittenhood may seem short, it has an oversized impact on later life outcomes for pet cats. This talk will review our current understanding of best practices related to the early life experiences of domestic cats. From the moment of conception, several environmental factors are already potentially operating on the future health and behavior of kittens. Most kittens are born outdoors, and many more orphaned kittens are being rescued and hand-raised. What are the possible implications?
Throughout the talk I will incorporate the results of existing research on kitten socialization and behavior in kittens’ first few months of life, with an emphasis on what happens from birth to weaning to adoption,
with an eye on how we can all best help kittens thrive beyond kittenhood.

IAABC FOUNDATION ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONFERENCE
2023-05-04 - 2023-05-07
I’m looking forward to giving three talks at this year’s IAABC Conference in Houston, TX. I’ll be presenting on play behavior in cats, feline feeding behavior, as well as the similarities and differences in working with cats in homes and shelters (co-presented with my business partner, Dilara Goksel Parry)! I’ll also be part of a panel discussion on aggressive behaviors in companion animals. More details here!

How to make your cat happy!
2023-01-18 15:00 - 16:00
Join me at this FREE webinar hosted by my friends at the Animal Medical Center in NYC. Wednesday, January 18th at 6 PM Eastern/3 PM Pacific. Register here!!

Learn all about common cat behaviors, how to meet your cat’s physical and emotional needs, and how to create a healthy and engaging home environment to ensure your cat is the happiest they can be.

Inside the Feline Mind: What Your Cat Wants (and Needs)
2022-03-31 15:00 - 16:00
Cat parents aren’t psychic but years of studying the feline mind have given us the answers to what most cats want and need from their human.
Think about the things that make your house a home: it’s functional, comfortable, and enriches your life. Your cat needs an environment that does the same. What does your cat need to live a happy life in your home?
In this webinar, I’ll be chatting with Dr Liz Bales, VMD, about your cat’s core needs and how we can read their minds (and their behavior) to give them an environment where they can thrive!
We will also discuss behavioral problems that can result from a lack of enrichment in their environment, expert recommendations for keeping your cat’s mind engaged, and debunk a recent study that likens our cats’ personalities to those of psychopaths.
Can’t watch live? Register now and be the first to receive a complete recording to your inbox as soon as the webinar concludes.

Using science to build a better relationship with your cat
2021-08-07 14:00 - 15:00
I’ll be speaking as part of the Animal Behavior Society’s FREE Public Day on Saturday, August 7th. Prerecorded talks will be available throughout the day, and I will be part of a LIVE panel discussion at 2 PM Pacific/5 PM Eastern.
On August 7th, you can access all the amazing talks and the panel here: https://www.animalbehaviorsociety.org/2021/program-public.php

CAT CAMP! Human vs Cat: When Litter Box Problems Cause a Rift
2021-08-07 10:00 - 11:30
I’ll be speaking with my good friend Jackson Galaxy on Saturday, August 7th, at 10 AM Pacific/1 PM Eastern.
To live with a cat is to embrace compromise. In no area of the home is that clearer than the litter box. Cat guardians will try almost anything to avoid “living with the litter box” – but at what cost? Besides creating unintended issues, the cat’s welfare could be at risk, and just as importantly, the human-animal relationship.
In this session, Cat Camp counselors Jackson Galaxy and Mikel Delgado, PhD, Cat Behavior Consultant at Feline Minds will discuss common conflicts and less-than-ideal litter box setups that they observe when helping cat guardians. They will also talk about what leads cats to stop using the litter box and what can be done to get them back on track. And finally, Jackson and Mikel will take questions from session participants to help resolve the problems they are facing in their homes. Ultimately, this session will provide cat guardians with the tools they need to live successfully and happily ever after with their cats – and their cats’ litter boxes.
Brought to you by Litter Genie.

If Cats Could Talk...Webinar hosted by Basepaws
2021-07-13 15:00 - 16:00
I’ll be speaking about signs of pain in cats, and how you can establish a routine of dental care with your cat. Hosted by my friends at Basepaws!! The event is free and there will be time to answer your questions!!
eventbrite.com/e/if-cats-could-talk-tickets-162461708343

Shelter Playgroup Alliance Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference
2021-05-20
Join us a day before the SPA 2021 Shelter Behavior and Enrichment Conference for a special option on Thursday, May 20, 2021.
Immerse yourself in feline behavior during a full day deep dive with Mikel Delgado, PhD. Mikel is a cat behavior consultant and co-founder of Feline Minds. Mikel’s deep knowledge and expertise in feline behavior will include the following topics:

Reducing stress for shelter cats

Play behavior in cats

Problem behaviors​

Litter box blues

Multi cat households

Case studies

​Not to be missed!
Cost: $50.00

2021 National Animal Welfare Conference
2021-04-07 08:30 - 10:00
I’ll be co-presenting with researcher Courtney Graham: we’ll be discussing our respective research on early life experiences and stress responses in kittens.

Cat Friendly Homes Redesigned
2021-03-23 17:00 - 18:00
I’ll be part of a panel discussion hosted by Basepaws about cats and humans sharing their homes — and meeting everyone’s needs! You can register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cat-friendly-homes-form-and-function-tickets-145600052677

Flip the Lip - Your Cat's Dental Health
2021-02-17 15:00 - 15:30
I’ll be hanging out with Basepaws on Instagram Live: Wednesday, February 17 to discuss how you can gently and effectively get your cat used to being handled for tooth brushing and other medical needs. Part of a whole week of talking about cats and dental care!!

Winn Feline Foundation Overcoming Adversity: Understanding the Health and Welfare of Orphaned Neonatal Kittens
2020-12-08 10:00 - 11:00
This webinar will present ongoing research at the University of California-Davis which aims to better understand the health and behavior of orphaned, neonatal kittens. From this research, we hope to gain insight into the importance of maternal care across species, while also improving our understanding of the best ways to care for orphaned kittens.

Brought to you by the Winn Feline Foundation, sponsored by Royal Canin! Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4318455473906035727

The Pet Professional Guild presents Geek Week!
2020-11-11 08:00 - 17:00
I’ll be presenting my talk “Peaceable Kingdom: Using Feline Science to Increase Success of Multi-cat Households” at this year’s Geek Week conference! Four days of behavior professionals discussing companion animals, hosted by the Pet Professional Guild.
Details and registration here.

Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors Virtual Cat Conference
2020-10-24 08:00 - 17:00
This virtual cat conference will cover cat health and behavior…from kittens to geriatrics. I’ll be speaking on multi-cat households, and there will be several fantastic speakers including Dr. Lauren Finka and Celia Haddon.
Details to register here!

Annenberg Pet Space
2020-10-17 14:00 - 15:30
I’ll be giving a talk on the Science of a Happy Cat – on the interwebs, sponsored by the Annenberg Pet Space! It’s free to attend and you can register here!

Do cats have friends?
2020-10-10 - 2020-10-11
I’ll be speaking about feline relationships at the Basepaws online Cat Behavior Summit happening on October 10th & 11th! Featuring talks on medicating your cat, helping senior cats, feline obesity and much more!!
Registration is $10 for two days of amazing content, with all proceeds going to the Chris Griffey Memorial Feline Foundation (criticalkittens.org)

Why can’t we be friends? Working with inter-cat aggression
2020-10-07
I’ll be speaking about inter-cat aggression as part of the Morris Animal Foundation Cat Behavior Webinar series. More details and registration here!

UC Davis 2020 Fall Symposium
2020-09-27
I’ll be speaking about current feline behavior research, and presenting with Dr. Melissa Bain about environmental enrichment for cats!
Register at: https://ce.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/symposia-events/2020-fall-symposium

Jackson Galaxy's Cat Camp at Home
2020-09-26 11:00 - 15:30
Cat Camp is going virtual in 2020! Tune in on September 26th. I’ll be speaking on a panel about feline wellness with Cat Camp host, Jackson Galaxy. Registration is FREE!!

Basepaws Live Q&A on Instagram
2020-08-26 11:30 - 12:30
I’ll be answering your cat behavior questions with my friends at Basepaws! Tune in at https://www.instagram.com/basepaws/

Kitten Lady & Friends
2020-08-15 11:00 - 12:30
I’ll be talking about cat behavior with Hannah Shaw (aka, the Kitten Lady). The episode debuts, and then will be archived, at the Royal Canin YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/user/royalcaninus

Clicker Training Workshop with Smalls for Cats
2020-08-05 16:00 - 17:00
Interested in learning how to train your cat? I’ll be covering what exactly positive reinforcement and clicker training are, and how you can use them to help your cat! Whether you’d like to know how to train your cat to let you trim their nails, or jump through a hoop, I’ll go over what you need to know. Clicker training will transform your relationship with your cat, and it’s fun too! Available to members of the Smalls community (you can join for free). Contact meow@smallsforsmalls.com to sign up!
