Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 14/10/2026I got an email from a client today "Hi Mikel, I have a longer video to share with you...and (spoiler alert) there's a butt sniff surprise at the end." This is why I love my job 060
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I got a call from KP mgmt today about my vaccination experience. They assured me that the grievance was elevated and the employee's behavior was unacceptable. They shared some of the ways they track people's vax experiences (including how often people change their minds once they are in the chair). 0171
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Kaiser permanente medical facility 120
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Sorry you had such a strong reaction!! 110
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 02/10/2026It was at the Kaiser permanente medical facility 150
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Completely agree. I hope her bosses also agree 1341
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 01/10/2026probably or should at least not offer unsolicited comments. entitled to their opinion or whatever, I suppose, but I don't want to hear it while they are treating me. 2542
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 01/10/2026yeah I'm not naive enough to think it's a sterilizing vaccine 170
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I filed a grievance about the person who vax'd me today - she said many things about the covid vax while jabbing me: -lots of people including her weren't getting it (I didn't ask) -causes lots of heart probs -it's "spicy" and hurts more than the flu vax (it didn't) -it's making people really sick 6967071
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 30/09/2026it can be placement, sturdiness, texture/substrate! 010
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 29/09/2026It can be SO hard to leave your senior pets in a pet-sitter's hands. I spoke with Katia at the Mittens Companion Project about preparing to go on a big trip when you have an 18 year old cat waiting for you at home!! themittenscompanionproject.substack.com/p/monthly-mi...themittenscompanionproject.substack.comSenior Cat Care, Cat Play, & Pet Loss | September MittensSeptember Mittens: arranging cat care while going on vacation & Dr. Mikel Delgado's expert view, cat "play" and power, Mosi’s adoption story, and pet-loss photography. 06516
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 26/09/2026catbehaviourconference.comcatbehaviourconference.comCat Behaviour Conference 2026 110
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A week from today! I'll be speaking at The Cat Behaviour Conference! It's online & will be recorded if you can't make the live session. Here's a sneak peak at what I'll be discussing!!! BONUS IF YOU KNOW THE INSPIRATION FOR THE TITLE OF MY TALK!!!! Register at: catbehaviourconference.org 2236
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 14/09/2026it could be - I don't really have enough information to say! 110
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 11/09/2026There's no point in dwelling on whether your cat used to love the litter box when all signs point to.... Something has to change... My final words on the cat who's "always been fine" with their litter box 161
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 09/09/2026yeah, I never recommend pine litters (although caregivers love it) because of the texture. Research shows that overall, cats prefer a sandy substrate!! 121
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Your cat has always loved the litter box... Until they don't. Stress can be a huge contributor to low tolerance for a subpar litter box!!! Things like a cat outside, lack of routine, dirty litter boxes, boredom can all contribute. 1122
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I have known a few cats who "toilet train" themselves but it's rarely 100% and often it fails. When it's motivated by the caregiver, it's often a big problem for the cat... 131
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 08/09/2026The litter box may not be working for your cat anymore.... Because as your cat ages or changes, their physical needs also change. Part 2 of why your cat may no longer love their litter box 23312
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 07/09/2026Your cat has "always been fine" with the litter box but now they're not using it consistently? Here's some signs that maybe your cat wasn't as fine with it as you thought... 0183
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 30/08/2026I think prevention would be the same, making sure the cat is healthy and getting them to accept regular at home grooming/brushing using low stress handling techniques 020
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 30/08/2026Love to see my book in the wild!!! Thank you Cat Hospital at Towson for sharing Play With Your Cat! at your table at Baltimore Kitty Con! And thanks to my friend Laura for sending me this pic!! #playwithyourcat #catauthor 0212
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 29/08/2026Matting? Regular grooming worth the right tools can help, but is caused by multiple factors... arthritis can make it worse because cats groom less... 100
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 28/08/2026Trying to deal with cat hair? I weighed in at the @theguardian.com www.theguardian.com/thefilter-us...theguardian.comI tested 18 tools for removing cat hair. These are the 9 best to keep your home fur-freeI put a bevy of hair removal tools to the test and found the best options for keeping your home fur-free 1184
Reposted by Mikel Maria Delgado, PhDCats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 25/08/2026Dolly Parton was a supporter of Willa B. Farms, an animal rescue in Old Hickory, TN. I hope you will consider a donation in her memory. 💔 www.willabfarms.com/donate 159181574036
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 25/08/2026hmmm...that is a tough question to answer as it is essentially about Schrödinger's cat 100
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 25/08/2026I rarely turn around and immediately reread a book, but this book was so lovely and devastating I had to. Cat Love by Tomás Q. Morín www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/770234... 192
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 25/08/2026This is soooo lovely. Will you be offering it in your shop? 000
Reposted by Mikel Maria Delgado, PhDD.C. @dcmcb.bsky.social · 17/08/2026“What do you MEAN it isn’t a poll, but a social experiment!?” Median Strategies: 0412
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 19/08/2026youtu.be/MYx55ezSGUs?...youtu.beSweeping Promises - Cocoon (Official Music Video)YouTube video by Sweeping Promises 131
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 14/08/2026What should you do if you find or lose a pet? I weighed in at @nytwirecutter.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...nytimes.comSo You’ve Found a Lost Pet. Now What?Here’s what to do when you find a loose dog or cat, along with some strategies for preventing a lost pet or improving your odds of a quick reunion. 082
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Lol I feel pretty strongly that they get attached to their furniture 120
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Right! But why throw them out when you can reupholster/clean etc!!! 120
Mikel Maria Delgado, PhD @mikeldelgado.bsky.social · 05/08/2026So excited to learn about Scratch Again in Sac! They clean and repair cat trees & scratching posts! They cleaned up this gross cat condo and put new sisal on a post in our catio. WHO WANTS THIS SERVICE IN THEIR TOWN? So happy to support this small company doing good for cats!!! scratchagain.com 4327
Reposted by Mikel Maria Delgado, PhDCats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Here is a very good book about playing by @mikeldelgado.bsky.social! www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714477...penguinrandomhouse.comPlay With Your Cat! by Mikel Maria Delgado. PhD: 9780593541333 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksA fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play! Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue... 0224
Reposted by Mikel Maria Delgado, PhDCats of Yore @catsofyore.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Omg. Some of you need to buy this book and learn how to play with your cats. You should NEVER use hands as toys. www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714477...penguinrandomhouse.comPlay With Your Cat! by Mikel Maria Delgado. PhD: 9780593541333 | PenguinRandomHouse.com: BooksA fun, comprehensive guide to the key to cat happiness—play! Millions of households in the United States have at least one cat as part of their family. Yet despite their popularity, cats continue... 824923