Episode 57: How Do Cats Behave? – features Dr. Mikel Delgado, a leading cat behavior expert and researcher who shares her insights into the feline mind and how we can better understand our feline companions.
Episode Summary: This episode of The Simple Questions Podcast features a conversation between Dylan Carnahan and Dr. Mikel Delgado, a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist (CAAB) and author. Dr. Delgado breaks down the science of cat behavior, debunks common myths, and provides practical advice for improving the lives of indoor cats.
Listen as Dr. Delgado shares her journey into animal science, the psychological needs of cats, and the leading research on how to build a better relationship with your pet.
In this episode we discuss:
- 00:30 – Introducing Dr. Mikel Delgado
- 01:34 – How did you become interested in Cats?
- 03:47 – What common behavioral issues do cats have?
- 07:13 – What is commonly misunderstood about cats?
- 19:23 – Do different cat breeds have different temperaments?
- 23:29 – What do we still not understand about cats?
- 33:13 – What advice do you have for the average cat owner?
- 42:49 – The importance of environmental enrichment
- 59:24 – The science of play and feline predatory instincts
- 1:07:07 – Neonatal kitten research and development
- 1:18:58 – Building a career in animal behavior science
- 1:31:10 – Conclusion
Resources:
This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here.