Feline Minds

We offer effective, compassionate and affordable behavior advice to cat guardians in the East Bay of

Cat behavior consultations offered in two locations: in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area, including Richmond, Berkeley and Oakland; and the Sacramento area (starting September 2017). We offer effective, compassionate and affordable behavior advice to cat guardians. Our specialty is in-home consultations, where we can observe your cat in the home environment. Convenient weekend appointmen

ts available (some weekdays too!). From working in animal rescue for many years, we know that behavior problems can hurt the human-animal bond and lead some cats to lose their homes. Our goals are to help you live in harmony with your cat(s), and better understand how to meet your cat’s needs.

04/03/2026

Have behavior medications been recommended for your cat? Wondering what to expect? We have a new handout with some guidance!
https://felineminds.com/education/

03/05/2026

Part 3 of a 3-part series of posts on senior cats has landed on Mikel's blog! What are some things YOU have done to improve life for your senior kitty?

Help your senior cat by providing older cats with stellar health care, and making environmental changes that benefit them.

02/23/2026

Wondering about cat beds? Mikel spoke to Wirecutter about some of the things your cat might be looking for in a cat bed!

After researching more than 60 cat beds and testing 13, we’ve identified seven styles we think will impress even the pickiest feline. Here are our picks.

02/16/2026

New research looked at what types of enrichment and activities cat caregivers provide for senior cats! Read about the study on Mikel's blog!!!

As cats age, their health, behavior, and needs change. But are their humans providing them an environment that helps them age well?

02/04/2026

Mikel recently chatted with the folks at No Such Thing podcast about keeping indoor cats happy!!

And we answer all your cat questions.

12/19/2025

New research highlights the potential risks (to cats AND humans) of raw AND freeze-dried cat food. Mikel review the study today on her blog!

Raw diets are both popular and controversial. Learn more about a recent study that revealed some of the potential risks.

10/20/2025

New research explores what happens when you transition cats to indoors-only! Learn more about the study on Mikel's blog!

New research based in New Zealand looked at cat behavior AND caregiver feelings when transitioning cats to indoors-only.

09/30/2025

Faunalytics covered a recent study that Mikel was lead author on about helping cat caregivers play with their cats daily!

An online campaign encouraged daily playtime with cats, offering potential ways to overcome the barriers that often prevent guardians from engaging in this important activity.

09/29/2025

Austin TX!! Mikel will be speaking on feline science and having a better relationship with your cat on Friday, October 10th at the University of Texas. You can register for this free event here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-make-your-cat-love-you-with-science-tickets-1303380990629?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/14/2025

Mikel wrote an article on increasing the peace for your kitties for Modern Cat magazine ! Check it out!

https://moderncat.com/articles/cats-not-getting-along-cat-fights-aggression-stress/?utm_campaign=feed&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLiG05leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABp_IHsg_1Z7mzPsVj4JXmqi8lFS_rhGRdqh-RbsX1mQ3qSVBfsIaObFXp6k35_aem_jeQKOgZamFSswsa4mcsx3w

Cats not getting along? Expert tips to curb fighting, aggression, and stress & help your cats get along!

05/29/2025

New research explores cats' attachment to humans - and questions whether we should keep comparing them to dogs and humans. Read more on Mikel's blog today!

Are cats our fur babies? For many of us, we think of our pets as our children. But how do they feel about us?

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