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Dr Mikel Delgado, PhD. Cat Behavior Consultant

@mikel_maria

1 year

I will admit, I get annoyed when I see people who WORK in the animal behavior field portray cats as "untrainable assholes" -- so now -- a thread of cats who are trained for lots of cool shit. This is just the tip of the iceburg!!!

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It was actually really difficult to put this post together because I found so many distressing videos of cats online with millions of views and likes. I can only hope that by speaking out, we can stop these videos from becoming so popular.

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Ten days ago my father-in-law died of covid (not "with"). I hesitate to post bc trolls but people need to know...regardless of how you feel about covid, it's still here, it's still airborne, and it's still affecting people and their loved ones. #maskup

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Yes a lot of the time our living room looks like this BECAUSE IT MAKES THE CATS HAPPY

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1 year

A cat trained to do a chin rest for cooperative care/voluntary mouth exams and tooth brushing

Cat Cooperative Care - Ear Examination

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I was soo soo excited and honored to work with the wonderful @lilita_yaya on this handout about cat play!! Downloadable PDF at my website!!

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A cat trained to fetch and retrieve

Fenrir's Magic Trick - Cat Trick Training!

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10 months

instead of twin, full, queen, king -- bed sizes should be based on how many cats you have to accommodate sleeping with you

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4 years

@CA_AstroComm PhD Psychology (animal behavior/cognition)

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These cats play in a band!

Rock Cats

Rock Cats portion of the Acro-cats show.

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1 year

Training a cat to voluntarily open their mouth:

Open Sesame

Poe & I working on voluntary open-mouth hold. Now that the behavioral reaction is predictable, we’ll work to build up the duration of this open-mouth hold. #...

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1 year

Will this ever not be funny? "How to fold a fitted sheet"

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9 months

Just putting it out there...some cats may be okay with this type of handling, but most will not be. Yes, you could train your cat to do this, or you could just think before you act.

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1 year

Teaching a cat to sit and stay!

Teach Your Cat To Stay With Clicker Training

In this short clicker training tutorial, you will learn how to train your cat to stay on a chair. Use a finger target to guide your cat where you want them t...

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9 months

I love every cat. Every single one.

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1 year

Please don't give lilies to friends with cats. Please don't bring lilies home if you have cats. And please spread the word about how dangerous lilies are to cats. I updated this post on my blog: #catsafety #liliesaredangerousforcats

Why aren't we doing more to protect cats from lilies? -

Many people are unaware of the dangers that lilies can pose to their cats, and the flower industry isn't doing much to help.

whatyourcatwants.com

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Cat trained to go in her carrier:

Carrier training with cats ~ Adding cues and fading prompts

Poe & I add the cue ‘bacta tank’ and fade the prompt. This content was created for, The Conditional Cat: Cat Herding 101, available on Tromplo.com.

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Training cats not to steal your food!

Cat Burger-lar Karen Pryor Canis Film Festival finalist 2009

Clicker training is used to teach Jazz and Pedro to stay out of people's food! This fun video was a finalist in the Karen Pryor Canis Film Festival 2009.

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1 year

I want to know your cat's nicknames!! #CatsOfTwitter

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2 years

Who else turns around and finds their cat silently staring at them?

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2 years

How should you use a spray bottle with your cats? I don't EVER recommend using a spray bottle to punish or "train" your cats. It's unnecessary, not very effective, and can come with side effects (like changing your cat's feelings about you, not in a good way).

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4 years

How did I become a cat behaviorist? I started almost 20 years ago, working in an animal shelter, then I got a PhD in animal behavior. If you want to understand cats, study them. These are some books I love, that I go back to again & again. #catbehavior #catbehaviorconsulting

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I wrote this article for the Dodo 9 years ago. It's still, sadly, very relevant. There is no safe way to have lilies in your home if you have cats. There is always a risk that they will find them and ingest enough to become poisoned and die.

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3 years

We have gone from handshake to real deal. I JUST SIGNED MY BOOK CONTRACT!! It's really happening. #PlayWithYourCat #CatBehavior #CatWriter #CatsOfTwitter

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4 years

The hardest part of loving them is letting them go. Rest in peace sweetest Clarabelle, 11/23/2003-5/11/2020. We will miss you so much and we will love you forever. #gericat #geriatriccat #petloss #cancersucks

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YOU'RE WELCOME!! #catscanbetrained #trainablecats #catbehavior

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@luxurysalami You have to address the motivation for the behavior first (does he want food, attention, to be up high?). Provide outlets for those behaviors and reward him for good behavior. More than I can say in a tweet but this is kind of thing I help my behavior clients with

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4 years

There is life #beyondacademia ! I got a job offer...and pretty sure I'm gonna take it!!

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@Heathentertain agreed - not saying that videos with other species aren't important. but cats are my area of expertise!

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4 years

I often recommend adopting kittens in pairs; but from personal experience, I also highly recommend adopting them in threes.

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2 years

@CatsOfYore About 90% of what I see on social media involving cats distresses me.

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Birb watching group huddle

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1 year

Did you know that cats are not an apex predator? Hint: they are a mesopredator, sometimes referred to as a "super predator." (just in case you're seeing misinformation in a thousand places) #facts

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10 months

A new study explores fetching behavior in cats. I discuss the study today on my blog!

Why do some cats fetch? -

New research explores cats who fetch! Learn more about this behavior, including what cats like to fetch and when they start to fetch.

whatyourcatwants.com

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4 years

Oh yeah, a week and a half ago we did a thing! We adopted three sisters (all torbies!)!! Meet Coriander, Professor Scribbles, and Ruby!! They are full of purrs when they aren't (literally) climbing the curtains. #adoptdontshop #kittensoftwitter #keepfelinefamiliestogether

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6 years

Why do people think cats are psychopaths? I weighed in at @TheAtlantic @sarahzhang

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3 years

don't forget that sometimes, even though your cat is sitting three feet away from you, in their mind, you are cuddling

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2 years

@DGBassani @BlkLibraryGirl I spoke at an event 2 weeks ago. 150 people, about 10 of us w/masks. I was asked by staff if I would take off my mask while I gave my talk, and asked again at the end of the day to do so for photos. I said no to both; few days later we get an email reporting attendees covid+

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I just want cats to be happy

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3 years

I had to comment on the recent "cat psychopath" study and why I think it's seriously flawed in its approach. Today on my blog.

No, your cat isn’t a psychopath -

You may have seen headlines about a new "psychopath test" for cats. I explain why the research was a bit misguided.

whatyourcatwants.com

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4 years

My new publication in Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice with Dr. Leticia Dantas on feeding cats for optimal well-being is out and free to download until 9/18!

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8 months

A lot of my cat behavior clients experience "bedroom issues" - because both cats want to sleep in the bed, but don't particularly want to be close to one another! Some tips on how to help!!

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Yes we are

🌴🍹Dean🍦🇺🇸

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Cat parents- willing to accept a living room full of trash because “the cats like it”

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@JessicaLTami I started grad school at age 39... my partner and i bought our first (only) house when I was 46...do things when it's right for YOU

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How long can your cat be left alone when you go away? I spoke to @DiscoverMag about what it's probably not as long as you think!

How Long Can Cats Be Left Alone? What Is Best for Them?

Learn how long cats can be left alone safely. A cat expert shares the best tips to keep your feline friend happy and healthy while you’re away.

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I find it very funny how much Ruby enjoys watching TV... Not just shows for cats... This is her watching Dead to Me with us...

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It is not your cat's job to take care of your emotional needs; but it's your responsibility to take care of theirs

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@Chelsealinaeve

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11 months

At the emergency vet with Ruby. Really so hard when your babies don't feel well.

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@HonkIfUrHoary

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1 year

Remember -- sharing a harmful viral video, commenting on it, quote-tweeting it etc all give it more attention, and make it more likely to be seen by more people and boost it in algorithms. Please don't tag me in videos that depict harm/annoying things being done to cats.

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My opinion piece for the @latimes was published today! Why cat behavior problems are often caused by a human misunderstanding of cat behavior!

Opinion: Is your cat bad? The problem is likely not with Fluffy — it could be you

After my cat died, I was in mourning. But working at an animal shelter offered some comfort and helped me better understand our feline friends.

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4 years

I guess it's time to make it official. My postdoc is over, goodbye @ucdavisvetmed , it's been a great 3-1/2 years. Hello, @officialgooddog , I'm excited to apply my research skills and animal welfare knowledge in a completely new setting!!

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some generic tips for helping your cats sleep all night: 1. play w/them lots but especially in evening 2. feed a meal at your bedtime 3. don't feed them first thing when you wake up (they learn "vertical human = food" QUICKLY) 4. don't feed them at 3 AM if they meow!

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I'm presenting to a room of ~150+ people today. The stage manager "is there anything I can do to convince you to take off your mask while you present?" Me: "test everyone in the room." Stage manager "never mind"

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I am so excited and honored to be able to write this book: Play with Your Cat! about my absolute favorite topic. Coming to you from @TarcherPerigee in 2023!

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4 years

My co-authored study on how human personality traits impact attachments to pet cats (and humans!) was recently published! If you'd like a copy of the manuscript, DM me!

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when you find out your cats' favorite flavor of food has been discontinued by the manufacturer

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3 years

It is my kittens' first birthday today! Happy birthday to this ridiculous torbie trio!! #CatsOfTwitter

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DIY easy fun toy box you can make for those kitties who love pushing toys under a doorway and digging them back out again!

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4 years

Love this!

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This is one of my all time favorite cat memes and I will never tire of it

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you dedicate 7 years studying a species and do they appreciate it? no. case in point: apparently a squirrel chewed through our internet wires

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10 months

Sometimes small environmental changes can make a BIG difference! Learn more about setting up your cat's food and water dishes!

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Just a reminder that cats are not small dogs

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This is my cat, Professor Scribbles. No she is not a male cat.

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Confession: I've never bathed my cats. Cats don't need a bath unless they get skunked or get into something unpleasant (with the rare exception of a few breeds of cats that need additional skin care). Most cats can bathe themselves just fine. #catbehavior #catcare

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Can cats assess our emotions by smell? Today on my blog, I review a new study!

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Still available for adoption... Still adorable!!!

Adoptable Rescue Cats in California

@AdoptRescueCats

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#Lodi , CA: Hi, I'm SUKI! Everyone who meets me falls in love with my beautiful, slightly-crossed green eyes and fluffy coat! 💖 I'm a friendly girl and was born in approximately May 2018. I have been spayed... #adopt #MaineCoon #MaineCoonmix #cats

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I think one of my least favorite cat myths is that they think we are their servants. Why? Because we have to feed them and clean their litter box? They can't do those things themselves! We are their caretakers.

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Happening in my office right now.

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Is it a backpack or a cat bed? What does your cat love to sleep on that isn't a cat bed??

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My kittens were playing with a potato this morning. That is all.

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Pro-tip: if you train your cats to ring a bell for treats, don't leave said bell somewhere that they can ring it at any time to let you know what they want 😂

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@shady_chin @mrfishtopher Excellent point. It is stressful for cats to be overweight. Painful joints, can't perform natural behaviors like grooming, etc!

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as Halloween approaches...

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A game that's like Operation except you have to feed your cats without getting wet food on your hands

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I was part of a fantastic team that recently published two papers on cats and harmful myths about them .. With Monique Udell, Candace Croney, Kari Ekenstedt & @KateShoveller Here's part 1...

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Re-reviewing a manuscript about cat litter box usage and please to see that both myself and "Reviewer 2" encouraged the authors to change "inappropriate elimination" to "house soiling." (Note: house soiling may be perfectly appropriate if the litter box isn't maintained properly)

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One of my favorite ways to play with my cats is by moving a toy under some tissue paper! What does your cat think of this move?

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One of my favorite pics of me and Clarabelle, by Cid Leiva, taken just about a year ago. She enjoyed clicker training and gave an excellent high five. #catsofinstagram #catscanbetrained #gericat #geriatriccat #petloss #memories #cancersucks

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Learn about a new feline facial expression scale that can help us better understand (and treat) cat pain!

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on a mission to get people to stop referring to cat behavior as "inappropriate." most behavior "problems" are simply an animal responding to a stressful or unsuitable environment. #CatBehavior #AnimalWelfare

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If you are 18+ w/a cat between 1 - 10 yrs, please consider filling out this web-based survey and please share!!

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On today's to-do list: writing my resignation letter from my postdoc. I'd be lying if I said it didn't hurt a little to acknowledge I won't be staying in academia. #AcademicChatter

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Reviewing proofs...coming soon to a journal near you... #contrafreeloading #catbehavior @ucdavisvetmed

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COULD NOT AGREE MORE WITH THIS POST!!!! thank you @iCatCare !!

International Cat Care

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7 months

🎒 What's the problem with backpack carriers? There are a lot of cat carriers that aren’t designed with the cat's best interests in mind, which can lead to extra stress. The important thing is to find the right balance between meeting your cats needs and what works for you. 👇

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