How Do Cats Behave?

From Simple Questions Podcast by Dylan Carnahan

March 3, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 57

About this episode

Dr. Mikel Delgado shares insights into cat behavior and how to improve the lives of indoor cats.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Dylan Carnahan

Guest: Dr. Mikel Delgado

Topics covered

cat behavior
animal science
feline psychology
indoor cats
environmental enrichment
cat ownership

Keywords

cat behavior
feline mind
animal behaviorist
cat ownership advice
environmental enrichment
cat breeds
play behavior

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dr. Delgado's Website