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Mikel Delgado

Professional cat behavior expert with a PhD in psychology, specializing in animal behavior and cognition. Resident feline behavior expert for Rover and Smalls, co-author of Total Cat Mojo.

Top 5 podcasts with Mikel Delgado

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13 snips
Jan 8, 2019 • 1h 25min

Felinology (CATS) with Mikel Delgado

We love them. We live with them. We are mystified by them. Alie hunted down professional cat behavior expert Dr. Mikel Delgado who dishes on everything from toilet training to feral taming to neonatal kittens to cats eating our dead bodies to domestication, toxoplasmosis, litter box strategies, cats on leashes, why they want to sit on your laptop, how to play with cat toys the right way, why cats drool, if tigers make biscuits, catnip stupors and so much more. Get inside the head of your favorite, furry enigmas and you'll love them even more. Also: scoop that box.Dr. Mikel Delgado's Twitter, website, and business FelineMinds.comA donation was made to www.KittenCentralofPlacerCounty.orgSponsor links: trueandco.com/ologies, www.thegreatcourses.com/ologies, www.careof.com (Code: Ologies50)More links at www.alieward.com/ologies/felinologyBecome a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologiesOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes!Follow @Ologies on Twitter or InstagramFollow @AlieWard on Twitter or InstagramSound editing by Steven Ray Morris Theme song by Nick ThorburnSupport the show: http://Patreon.com/ologies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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9 snips
Feb 4, 2026 • 1h 1min

Are outdoor cats happier than indoor cats?

Dr. Mikel Delgado, cat behavior scientist and author, explains cat senses, social smelling, and indoor versus outdoor welfare. Kate Lindsay, journalist and proud cat owner, shares personal city-cat stories and rescue experiences. They debate indoor, outdoor, and hybrid lifestyles, discuss risks of free roaming, and explore enrichment and controlled outdoor options like catios.
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Dec 7, 2021 • 29min

Smologies #7: CATS with Mikel Delgado

Dr. Mikel Delgado, a cat behavior expert with a PhD in psychology, shares fascinating insights about our feline friends. Discover why cats adore boxes and the emotional significance behind their kneading behavior. Learn tips for playing with cats and enhancing their well-being, as well as how to read their unique body language. From the social dynamics of cats to their quirky habit of sitting on laptops, this engaging discussion is a treasure trove for cat lovers looking to understand their furry companions better.
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5 snips
Apr 7, 2026 • 37min

How To Communicate with Your Pet

Dr. Mikel Delgado, a cat behavior consultant and animal welfare scientist, breaks down how cats really communicate. Short sentences: he debunks dominance myths and AI translator claims. He explains house-specific meows, body language, and why cats wake you for food. He offers practical strategies to curb night wakeups and respect feline instincts.
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Jul 16, 2024 • 31min

Catnip, cat naps, and the history of house cats

Cat expert Mikel Delgado talks about catnip, cat naps, and why cats love to lick themselves. The hosts explore the history of house cats, visit a chaotic cat café, and discuss various cat behaviors like their preference for catnip and dislike for water. Plus, a playful mystery sound guessing game adds a fun twist to the episode.

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