• 🚀 Is there a mystery behind post-litter box zoomies?

• 🐾 Cat litter’s surprising history

• 🐱 Cleaner home for you, happier litter box for your cats

• 🐈 Meet our adorable cat of the day, Gracie

True or False?

Cats are known to perform a little dance before using the litter box, ensuring the area is just right.

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If you’ve ever seen your cat bolt out of the litter box and dash around the house, you’re not alone—many cat parents know this quirky habit all too well.

This funny, slightly puzzling phenomenon is known as the post-litter box “zoomies.” And while it might seem completely random, there are actually some interesting reasons behind it:

1. Vagus Nerve Stimulation:

   The vagus nerve, which connects the brain and body, can get a bit of a jolt when cats go to the bathroom. This might give them a quick burst of energy, explaining why they sometimes run off afterward.

2. Instinct to Escape:

   In the wild, cats cover their waste to mask their scent from predators. The zoomies might be a leftover survival instinct, helping them quickly “leave the scene” after finishing up.

3. A Simple Sense of Relief:

   For some cats, it’s just a release of energy or even a little post-bathroom celebration. Feeling lighter and more comfortable, they might do a quick lap as a way to shake off the moment.

So, next time you catch your cat in a post-litter box dash, remember it’s normal behavior that’s part instinct — and also part of their charm!

As cat parents, we know just how essential cat litter is—it’s hard to imagine life without it! But did you know it’s actually a fairly recent invention?

Until the 1940s, indoor cat owners used sand, ashes, or even dirt in their cats’ boxes. While these options got the job done, they didn’t exactly keep the house smelling fresh.

Then came Ed Lowe, whose accidental discovery in 1947 changed everything. Lowe ran an industrial supply company and had a surplus of clay material known as Fuller’s Earth, a substance that absorbs moisture well. When a neighbor asked if he had anything better than sand for her cat’s box, he handed her the clay—and it was a total game-changer. The clay absorbed not only the waste but also the odor, a breakthrough for indoor cat owners.

Realizing he was onto something, Lowe started marketing this product as “Kitty Litter,” and it took off. By the 1950s, commercial cat litter had become a household essential, making life cleaner for both cats and their humans.

Today, whether it’s clumping, scented, or eco-friendly, every type of cat litter traces back to that single, game-changing discovery. And trust us, as cat parents we couldn’t be more grateful for it!

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Meet Gracie! This lovely young kitty found her forever home in October 2023 with one of our readers, Melanie. Gracie has brought so much love to everyone’s lives, but especially Melanie’s.

Melanie shares that, alongside her beloved dog of 10 years and her other adorable cat, Azur, Gracie has brought a whole new level of happiness to her days. Thank you, Melanie, for introducing us to Gracie!

Image courtesy of Daily Purr reader Melanie.

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🧐 True or False: True! Some cats exhibit behaviors like scratching or circling before they use the litter box, as if they’re preparing their spot just like a dancer prepping for a stage performance.

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