Feline Minds

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.

You may have heard that allogrooming (grooming another cat) is a sign of friendship between cats. New research suggests ...
06/25/2026

You may have heard that allogrooming (grooming another cat) is a sign of friendship between cats. New research suggests it's not that simple!

New post on Mikel's blog today summarizing the research: whatyourcatwants.com/are-cats-who-groom-each-other-friends
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Are cats who groom each other friends? Learn more about new research suggesting that cat relationships are more complex than you may think!

Considering a "window catio" for your cat? Mikel weighed in on some things to look for at the Wirecutter
06/08/2026

Considering a "window catio" for your cat? Mikel weighed in on some things to look for at the Wirecutter

It’s expensive, complex to install, and hardly an all-season upgrade. But none of that matters once your cats perch in the best seat in the house.

Have behavior medications been recommended for your cat? Wondering what to expect? We have a new handout with some guida...
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/

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 impr...
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.

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

New research looked at what types of enrichment and activities cat caregivers provide for senior cats! Read about the st...
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?

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

New research highlights the potential risks (to cats AND humans) of raw AND freeze-dried cat food. Mikel review the stud...
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.

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