Dr. Mikel Maria Delgado PhD

Hot Science: Cool Talks - How to Make Your Cat Love You. With Science!
2025-10-10 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
“How to Make Your Cat Love You. With Science!” on Oct 10th
Purrfect! 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!

Pounce 2025: Identifying and overcoming cat caregiver barriers to daily interactive play with cats
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-02
POUNCE! 2025: Two Days of Cat-Centered Learning, Wherever You Curl Up

Get 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.
Over 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.

Where: Online so that you can tune in from anywhere — your office, your couch, or your coziest cat-friendly corner.
POUNCE! 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.

Chronic Pain Symposium 2026: "Grumpy or Painful? How behaviour professionals can recognise and help cats in pain"
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-26
Join me at this year’s Chronic Pain Symposium! I’ll be speaking on Saturday, April 25th, and there are tons of fabulous speakers!

Online Cat Behaviour Conference: "Have a good time, all the time: How play and enrichment improve cat welfare"
2026-10-03
Welcome to the Cat Behavior Conference, the ultimate
online event for cat professionals, volunteers, guardians,
and lovers worldwide! Join us as we explore the latest
research, expert insights, and practical behaviour
modification and training techniques to better
understand and support our feline friends. With live
presentations, interactive Q&A sessions, and virtual
networking opportunities, don’t miss your chance to
learn, connect, and help improve the mental and
emotional well-being of the cats you work, volunteer or
live with – all from the comfort of your home!
