Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD
@mikeldelgado.bsky.social
Cat behavior expert, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, author of Play With Your Cat! (2024, Tarcher Perigee). Vegetarian. Punk. Californian. She/her. Covid conscious.
I have a new publication on access to veterinary care and its impact on animal welfare with my colleagues at Purdue and Dr. Applebaum from U-Floria. It's open access!! Check it out!
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How Does Access to Veterinary Care Relate to Animal Welfare?
www.sciencedirect.com
August 25, 2025 at 6:19 PM
I have a new publication on access to veterinary care and its impact on animal welfare with my colleagues at Purdue and Dr. Applebaum from U-Floria. It's open access!! Check it out!
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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@mikeldelgado.bsky.social
Autumn Leaves Simulation Game => perfected!
Wiggly Worm + Rod + selection of lacy wrapping papers
Autumn Leaves Simulation Game => perfected!
Wiggly Worm + Rod + selection of lacy wrapping papers
August 13, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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Autumn Leaves Simulation Game => perfected!
Wiggly Worm + Rod + selection of lacy wrapping papers
Autumn Leaves Simulation Game => perfected!
Wiggly Worm + Rod + selection of lacy wrapping papers
When is someone going to invent a pump that can get all the lotion/soap out of the bottle
July 27, 2025 at 2:38 AM
When is someone going to invent a pump that can get all the lotion/soap out of the bottle
Work with kittens? Check out the National Kitten Coalition's new Kitten Resource Library! They're an org I like a lot!! library.kittencoalition.org
NKC Resource Library - The National Kitten Coalition’s Guide to Help You Save More Kittens™
National Kitten Coalition
library.kittencoalition.org
July 25, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Work with kittens? Check out the National Kitten Coalition's new Kitten Resource Library! They're an org I like a lot!! library.kittencoalition.org
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Absolutely! I've mentioned before it's like tending a zen garden. I go around the house to each box scooping into a dust pan, then dump into trash can. The edge of the empty dust pan makes a great litter leveler. Smooth as can be. Who doesn't appreciate a tidy toilet?
July 22, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Absolutely! I've mentioned before it's like tending a zen garden. I go around the house to each box scooping into a dust pan, then dump into trash can. The edge of the empty dust pan makes a great litter leveler. Smooth as can be. Who doesn't appreciate a tidy toilet?
I have to admit I'm much better about posting on Instagram... Gems like this
July 22, 2025 at 1:09 AM
I have to admit I'm much better about posting on Instagram... Gems like this
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This is awful!! Those poor cats!
On this note, a group of my colleagues carried out CBD safety and efficacy tests for both cats (no effect) and dogs (some effect) exposed to everyday stressors (note no unwanted peeing effects!).
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39559539/
academic.oup.com/jas/article/...
On this note, a group of my colleagues carried out CBD safety and efficacy tests for both cats (no effect) and dogs (some effect) exposed to everyday stressors (note no unwanted peeing effects!).
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39559539/
academic.oup.com/jas/article/...
Investigating the effect a single dose of cannabidiol has on measures of stress in cats when being transported in a carrier and meeting a novel person in an unfamiliar environment - PubMed
Domestic cats (<i>Felis Catus</i>) are often exposed to stimuli that have the potential to negatively impact their welfare. These can include situations such as veterinary visits, travel, changes to t...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
July 16, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This is awful!! Those poor cats!
On this note, a group of my colleagues carried out CBD safety and efficacy tests for both cats (no effect) and dogs (some effect) exposed to everyday stressors (note no unwanted peeing effects!).
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39559539/
academic.oup.com/jas/article/...
On this note, a group of my colleagues carried out CBD safety and efficacy tests for both cats (no effect) and dogs (some effect) exposed to everyday stressors (note no unwanted peeing effects!).
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39559539/
academic.oup.com/jas/article/...
How science should NOT be done: testing the effects of CBD on cat fear...by scaring the cats so much they urinated...and no IACUC (institutional animal use committee) approval? Why? oh, because it's a predatory MDPI/Animals journal...calling @amcell.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15...
www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15...
July 16, 2025 at 2:34 PM
How science should NOT be done: testing the effects of CBD on cat fear...by scaring the cats so much they urinated...and no IACUC (institutional animal use committee) approval? Why? oh, because it's a predatory MDPI/Animals journal...calling @amcell.bsky.social
www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15...
www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/15...
I wrote an article on increasing the peace for your kitties for Modern Cat magazine
moderncat.com/articles/cat...
moderncat.com/articles/cat...
Cat Fights, Aggression & Stress: An Action Plan To Help Cats Get Along - Modern Cat
Cats not getting along? Expert tips to curb fighting, aggression, and stress & help your cats get along!
moderncat.com
July 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I wrote an article on increasing the peace for your kitties for Modern Cat magazine
moderncat.com/articles/cat...
moderncat.com/articles/cat...
Reflecting on the entrenched idea in academia that you should do extra work for free...I was invited to give a talk at a uni about cats/research for an event this fall. It sounded really fun (broad audience, science communication, emphasis on STEM education for kids etc.). Sounds great! But...
June 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Reflecting on the entrenched idea in academia that you should do extra work for free...I was invited to give a talk at a uni about cats/research for an event this fall. It sounded really fun (broad audience, science communication, emphasis on STEM education for kids etc.). Sounds great! But...
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“Tasted a little tear gas— tasted like fascism”
June 8, 2025 at 4:40 AM
“Tasted a little tear gas— tasted like fascism”
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This time last year, @kristibenson.bsky.social and I spoke to Dr. Dan O'Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer about brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2024/05/flat...
Flat-faced Dogs and Cats with Dr. Dan O'Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer
What are the disorders that tend to affect brachycephalic (flat-faced) pets, and what can be done to help Dr. Dan O'Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer.
www.companionanimalpsychology.com
May 19, 2025 at 7:53 PM
This time last year, @kristibenson.bsky.social and I spoke to Dr. Dan O'Neill and Dr. Rowena Packer about brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs www.companionanimalpsychology.com/2024/05/flat...
New research explores cats' attachment to humans - and questions whether we should keep comparing them to dogs and humans. Read more on my blog today!
whatyourcatwants.com/is-it-okay-i...
whatyourcatwants.com/is-it-okay-i...
Is it okay if cats aren’t little humans? A deep dive into cat attachment to humans -
Are cats our fur babies? For many of us, we think of our pets as our children. But how do they feel about us?
whatyourcatwants.com
May 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
New research explores cats' attachment to humans - and questions whether we should keep comparing them to dogs and humans. Read more on my blog today!
whatyourcatwants.com/is-it-okay-i...
whatyourcatwants.com/is-it-okay-i...
new study shows cats sniff a stranger's scent differently than the scent of a stranger...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/s...
Your Cat May or May Not Love You, but It Knows Your Scent
www.nytimes.com
May 28, 2025 at 9:54 PM
new study shows cats sniff a stranger's scent differently than the scent of a stranger...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/s...
This weekend was a great time to be in Sacramento. Yesterday was Sac Halloween featuring a day of bands acting as other bands (this year's theme was "body parts.") There were some amazing performances. Today Alison Bechdel gave a talk with free copies of her new book at the Sacramento Library!
May 26, 2025 at 1:04 AM
This weekend was a great time to be in Sacramento. Yesterday was Sac Halloween featuring a day of bands acting as other bands (this year's theme was "body parts.") There were some amazing performances. Today Alison Bechdel gave a talk with free copies of her new book at the Sacramento Library!
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Please do your part to help ensure that COVID vaccines remain available for the entire population. I even advocated for updating them every 3-6 months. They want to limit it to those >65 or with high risk conditions.
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
Regulations.gov
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May 20, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Please do your part to help ensure that COVID vaccines remain available for the entire population. I even advocated for updating them every 3-6 months. They want to limit it to those >65 or with high risk conditions.
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
www.regulations.gov/commenton/FD...
I have been locked out of google scholar. If anyone has any tips on how to get back in...I'm writing a grant and I yes I'm looking at a lot of pubs! (I tried clearing my cache and cookies)
May 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
I have been locked out of google scholar. If anyone has any tips on how to get back in...I'm writing a grant and I yes I'm looking at a lot of pubs! (I tried clearing my cache and cookies)
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If you don’t want to take the booster don’t. But to prevent adults from having the choice is depraved.
BREAKING: FDA says covid boosters now only for those over 65 or with preconditions. www.statnews.com/2025/05/20/f...
FDA will limit Covid vaccines to people over 65 or at high risk of serious illness, leaders say
The FDA announced it will limit access to Covid-19 vaccines going forward to people 65 and older and others at high risk of serious illness
www.statnews.com
May 20, 2025 at 4:14 PM
If you don’t want to take the booster don’t. But to prevent adults from having the choice is depraved.
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Latest Podcast
Episode 287 Dogs of the World with Lili Chin
We focus on dogs of the world! @lilichin.bsky.social talks about her charming new book Dogs of The World An Illustrated Compendium
#dog #podcast #dogbreeds #booklover #lilichin #doglover
www.dogcastradio.com/content/epis...
Episode 287 Dogs of the World with Lili Chin
We focus on dogs of the world! @lilichin.bsky.social talks about her charming new book Dogs of The World An Illustrated Compendium
#dog #podcast #dogbreeds #booklover #lilichin #doglover
www.dogcastradio.com/content/epis...
Episode 287 - dogs of the world with Lili Chin
In this podcast we focus on dogs of the world! Lili Chin talks about her charming new book Dogs of The World An Illustrated Compendium. How many dog breeds can you name? Do you know how they originate...
www.dogcastradio.com
May 17, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Latest Podcast
Episode 287 Dogs of the World with Lili Chin
We focus on dogs of the world! @lilichin.bsky.social talks about her charming new book Dogs of The World An Illustrated Compendium
#dog #podcast #dogbreeds #booklover #lilichin #doglover
www.dogcastradio.com/content/epis...
Episode 287 Dogs of the World with Lili Chin
We focus on dogs of the world! @lilichin.bsky.social talks about her charming new book Dogs of The World An Illustrated Compendium
#dog #podcast #dogbreeds #booklover #lilichin #doglover
www.dogcastradio.com/content/epis...
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Just more Chicory posting because how handsome is he??
May 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Just more Chicory posting because how handsome is he??
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I wish those who try to sell the idea of "virtual fencing" would edit titles to "shock collars" to make them more accurate about what they are doing to the animals! #AnimalWelfare "Influence of Virtual Fencing Technology in Cattle Management and Animal Welfare" www.researchgate.net/publication/...
(PDF) Influence of Virtual Fencing Technology in Cattle Management and Animal Welfare
PDF | Virtual fencing (VF) technology represents an innovative approach to livestock management, utilizing GPS-enabled collars to establish invisible... | Find, read and cite all the research you need...
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May 11, 2025 at 6:21 AM
I wish those who try to sell the idea of "virtual fencing" would edit titles to "shock collars" to make them more accurate about what they are doing to the animals! #AnimalWelfare "Influence of Virtual Fencing Technology in Cattle Management and Animal Welfare" www.researchgate.net/publication/...
Always get excited when I see a color morph squirrel!!! I'm Colorado Springs
May 10, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Always get excited when I see a color morph squirrel!!! I'm Colorado Springs
I'm at a conference... And not feeling great about the electricity in my hotel room
May 9, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I'm at a conference... And not feeling great about the electricity in my hotel room
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will the world truly never know a cat pope? so disappointing, smdh
May 8, 2025 at 9:19 PM
will the world truly never know a cat pope? so disappointing, smdh
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May 6, 2025 at 2:35 AM