Happy Wednesday:

• 🛝 How to an at-home cat playground

• 🐈 Cat of the Day, Mack

• 😸 What to do if your eyes are dry

• 👀 Why hunting is hardwired into cats

Why is my cat…

Why is my cat chirping at birds through the window?

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

Setting up a room for your cat isn’t just about spoiling them. It can help with behavior, stress, and even your own daily routines. Whether you’re working with a spare bedroom or carving out a corner, the goal is the same: make the space enriching, practical, and peaceful.

Start by using the walls. Cats love to climb and perch, so adding shelves, ramps, or a cat tree gives them safe vertical territory. Arrange platforms so your cat can move easily between them, and vary the heights to encourage exploration and rest.

Incorporate feeding stations in quiet spots that are easy for you to clean. Wall-mounted shelves or raised surfaces can prevent crowding in multi-cat homes and help keep food separate. Try to keep bowls away from litter boxes to reduce stress around eating.

For litter, consider a designated area with good ventilation and privacy. A simple closet with a cat door works well, especially if you want to keep the look tidy. Include multiple litter boxes if you have more than one cat, and use low-tracking mats to reduce mess.

Finish with soft lighting, cozy resting spots, and hidden storage for your own supplies. Add toys, scratchers, and a comfy bed, and you’ve created a room that works for everyone, cat and human alike.

Meet Mack, Daily Purr reader Diane’s tiny tabby with a big personality—and a taste for upholstery.

This former stray hit the jackpot when he was adopted by a wild (but loving) crew. Now he’s living the good life, napping on laps, chewing on shoes, and sneakily sampling the couch when no one’s looking.

It’s safe to say Mack keeps his new family on their toes—and laughing every step of the way.

Are you wasting your money on eye drops? Here are 5 reasons drops won’t work for dry eyes and why you should be doing THIS instead.

PS - If you really care about your eye health…

Read this short article before you spend another penny on eye drops… (You are probably being misled).

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Even if your cat’s only prey is a crumpled paper ball, their hunting instinct runs deep. Cats are natural solo hunters, evolved to stalk and catch small animals all on their own—no pack required. And even indoor cats often display the same careful patterns that wild cats use outside.

A hunt typically starts with quiet observation. Cats use their sharp hearing to pick up small movements and then switch to their eyes, which are tuned to detect motion. They lower their bodies, creep forward with precision, and when the time is right, pounce.

For small animals like mice or birds, this is usually enough. With larger prey, a cat might flip onto their back and use their back feet to deliver rapid kicks, a move often seen during play. The technique called a kill-kick, helps them manage animals that fight back.

Most cats hunt most actively at dawn or dusk. That’s when mice and other prey are also on the move. And while some cats lose interest as they age, many stay sharp well into their senior years, proving that for some, the hunt never really ends.

From sneaky spies to zombie crawls, here’s what’s trending:

• 👀 Cat gets caught spying on her owner and her reaction says it all. See the sneaky moment!

• 🧟 Paralyzed cat’s speedy “zombie crawl” could outrun the undead. Watch the impressive hustle!

• 🗣️ This cat noise compilation is loud, weird, and absolutely hilarious. Hear it for yourself!

Daily Purr is brought to you with love from our cats. We hope they can brighten your day, just like they do ours. ❤️

Love,

Olive, Milo, and Yasmine.

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🧐 Why is my cat: That rapid “chatter” is a mix of excitement and frustration. They’re watching prey they can’t reach and possibly mimicking a killing bite.

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