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SUMMARY:IAABC FOUNDATION ANIMAL BEHAVIOR CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/iaabc-foundation-animal-behavior-conference/
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SUMMARY:Ongoing Webinar: Feeding Outside the Bowl
DESCRIPTION:I’m excited to announce that my webinar “Feeding Outside the Bowl” is being hosted by The Science Dog on their online learning platform!\n\n\n\nIt’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!).\n\n\n\nI’m also excited to be their first feline offering!\n\n\n\nRegistration is $34\, which also gives you access to the platform where you can ask me questions!
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/ongoing-webinar-feeding-outside-the-bowl/
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SUMMARY:Kittenhood Matters - The importance of early life experiences for domestic cats
DESCRIPTION: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!!! \nAlthough 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? \nThroughout 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\,\nwith an eye on how we can all best help kittens thrive beyond kittenhood.
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/kittenhood-matters-the-importance-of-early-life-experiences-for-domestic-cats/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231017T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231017T203000
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SUMMARY:A Serious Game: Understanding cats' predatory and play behavior
DESCRIPTION: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!
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/a-serious-game-understanding-cats-predatory-and-play-behavior/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231118
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SUMMARY:Kittenhood Matters - IAABC Pounce 2023 Conference
DESCRIPTION:A two-day online conference all about cats!! Learn more here. \nMy talk at Pounce will be a bit more in-depth than my presentation at the NKCVC\, and I will go into more of the research behind kittens’ early life experiences! \nAlthough 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? \nThroughout 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\,\nwith an eye on how we can all best help kittens thrive beyond kittenhood.
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/kittenhood-matters-iaabc-pounce-2023-conference/
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SUMMARY:Play With Your Cat! online webinar Hosted by the Schwarzman Animal Medical Center NYC
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin me on Thursday\, March 14th at 6pm ET/3 PM PT\, when I’ll discuss my new book\, “Play With Your Cat!: The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier\, Healthier Feline.” \n\n\nThis is a free\, online-only event hosted via Zoom. The Zoom link will be emailed to all registered participants the day of the event. Please email UsdanInstitute@amcny.org with any questions. \nREGISTER HERE!
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/play-with-your-cat-online-webinar-hosted-by-the-schwarzman-animal-medical-center-nyc/
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SUMMARY:Bridgeport CT Public Library Presents: Play With Your Cat!
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for this exciting event with animal behaviorist Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado. All participants will be entered to win a copy of her new book “Play With Your Cat!: The Essential Guide to Interactive Play for a Happier\, Healthier Feline!”\n\n\nRSVP here https://forms.office.com/r/BML01YkzPC\n\nDid you know that play is important to your cat’s well-being? Join Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado as she discusses her book “Play With Your Cat!” This talk will focus on interactive playtime with cats\, including why cats play and how to play effectively with them! She’ll address cats who might be more challenging to play with\, including “lazy cats\,” senior cats and cats in multi-cat homes. Learn about some of her favorite toys and tools for playtime and get ready to have more fun with your cat!
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/bridgeport-ct-public-library-presents-play-with-your-cat/
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SUMMARY:Join me IN PERSON at CatCon!!
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be at Booth 603\, signing copies of Play With Your Cat! on Saturday\, August 3rd\, 2024. I’ll be hanging out with author/illustrator Lili Chin (who also illustrated Play With Your Cat!). Come meet us both!! Details at CatCon (catconworldwide.com) \nCatCon \nPasadena Convention Center \n300 East Green Street Pasadena\, CA 91101
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/join-me-in-person-at-catcon/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250220
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SUMMARY:Midwest Veterinary Conference
DESCRIPTION:I’ll be giving SIX talks about cat behavior at the Midwest Veterinary Conference \n  \nFeb. 20-22\, 2025 // Greater Columbus Convention Center // Columbus\, Ohio \n\nmvcinfo.org \n\n 
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/midwest-veterinary-conference/
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SUMMARY:IAABC Foundation Animal Behavior Conference
DESCRIPTION:I will be giving two talks about cat behavior at the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Conference \nMay 9 – 11\, 2025 The Antlers\, a Wyndham Hotel Colorado Springs\, Colorado\, USA \n  \niaabcfoundation.org/animal-behavior-conference/
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/iaabc-foundation-animal-behavior-conference-2/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250627
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250630
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SUMMARY:iCatCare World Feline Congress\, Edinburgh\, Scotland
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 iCatCare World Feline Congress will take place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre from June 27-29th\, 2025! I will be there giving multiple presentations and serving on multiple panels. 
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/icatcare-world-feline-congress-edinburgh-scotland/
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SUMMARY:Hot Science: Cool Talks - How to Make Your Cat Love You. With Science!
DESCRIPTION:“How to Make Your Cat Love You. With Science!” on Oct 10th \nPurrfect! Dr. Mikel Delgado shares how to play and bond with your cat\, backed by science. Cool Activities start at 5:30 PM and the talk starts at 7:00 PM!
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/hot-science-cool-talks-how-to-make-your-cat-love-you-with-science/
LOCATION:University of Texas at Austin\, Austin\, TX\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
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SUMMARY:Pounce 2025: Identifying and overcoming cat caregiver barriers to daily interactive play with cats
DESCRIPTION:POUNCE! 2025: Two Days of Cat-Centered Learning\, Wherever You Curl Up\n\nGet ready to pounce into knowledge! Join us for POUNCE! 2025\, the fifth annual virtual gathering that celebrates all things feline — from cutting-edge science and behavior to hands-on training and veterinary care.\nOver the course of two inspiring days — Saturday\, November 1st and Sunday\, November 2nd\, 2025 — you’ll hear from leading experts and researchers who share not just data\, but real-world strategies that make a difference in the lives of cats and the people who love them.\n\nWhere: Online so that you can tune in from anywhere — your office\, your couch\, or your coziest cat-friendly corner.\nPOUNCE! has become a must-attend event for professionals working with cats. Each year\, we bring together practical know-how\, fresh research\, and the latest trends in feline welfare. Join CAAB\, VB\, and PhD speakers\, including Mikel Delgado\, Kristyn Vitale\, Zazie Todd\, and other top-tier professionals in the field.
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/pounce-2025-identifying-and-overcoming-cat-caregiver-barriers-to-daily-interactive-play-with-cats/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260427
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SUMMARY:Chronic Pain Symposium 2026: "Grumpy or Painful? How behaviour professionals can recognise and help cats in pain"
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nJoin me at this year’s Chronic Pain Symposium! I’ll be speaking on Saturday\, April 25th\, and there are tons of fabulous speakers!
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/chronic-pain-symposium-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261003
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SUMMARY:Online Cat Behaviour Conference: "Have a good time\, all the time: How play and enrichment improve cat welfare"
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWelcome to the Cat Behavior Conference\, the ultimate\nonline event for cat professionals\, volunteers\, guardians\,\nand lovers worldwide! Join us as we explore the latest\nresearch\, expert insights\, and practical behaviour\nmodification and training techniques to better\nunderstand and support our feline friends. With live\npresentations\, interactive Q&A sessions\, and virtual\nnetworking opportunities\, don’t miss your chance to\nlearn\, connect\, and help improve the mental and\nemotional well-being of the cats you work\, volunteer or\nlive with – all from the comfort of your home!
URL:https://mikeldelgado.com/event/online-cat-behaviour-conference-have-a-good-time-all-the-time-how-play-and-enrichment-improve-cat-welfare/
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