Hello, fellow cat enthusiasts!

Since it's Friday and your week deserves an extra dose of feline wisdom, we're treating you to a bonus Mewletter! While we usually land in your inbox on Thursdays, we couldn't resist sharing one more cat revelation to kick off your weekend.

This Friday bonus is like finding an extra treat at the bottom of the bag. We're here to decode one mysterious cat behavior, share a genius hack, and help you understand why your feline overlord does what they do.

Let's dive in!

CAT NUGGET OF THE DAY

The Whisker Width Wonder

Your cat's whiskers are exactly as wide as their body. Before squeezing anywhere, they test the opening with their whiskers first. If whiskers fit → body fits. If whiskers touch both sides → find another route. It's like having a built-in measuring tape that prevents embarrassing "stuck in the cat door" moments.

This whisker superpower isn't just about tight spaces – it's a complete navigation system. Those whiskers are so sensitive they can detect air currents, helping your cat "feel" objects in the dark without even touching them. They're packed with nerve endings, which is why your cat gets grumpy when you touch them.

Here's a fun detail: whiskers even reveal your cat's mood. Relaxed whiskers hang naturally to the sides, but when your cat is excited or hunting, they push their whiskers forward like tiny radar dishes.

Watch for this: Next time your cat approaches a tight space, notice how they pause and feel around with their whiskers first. It's fascinating once you know what to look for!

DECODING YOUR CAT

Why do they bring dead things at 3 AM?

Your cat drops their toy mouse on your pillow at 3 AM, and you wonder if they're plotting your sleep deprivation. Plot twist: they're actually trying to keep you alive.

What's really happening: Mother cats bring prey to teach kittens to hunt. Your cat has decided you're family—specifically, family who's terrible at hunting and might starve. They're essentially saying "Here, you clearly need help with this whole survival thing."

The sweet part: This behavior means your cat considers you worth keeping alive. You're not just a food dispenser—you're loved family who happens to be concerningly bad at catching mice.

Try this: Give them a little pet and quiet "thank you" when it happens. You don't need to eat the toy (please don't), but acknowledging their gift strengthens your bond.

Question for you: What's the weirdest "gift" your cat has brought you? A sock? A hair tie? Their favorite catnip mouse for the 47th time?

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We're just getting started, and we want to feature YOUR cat! Email us at [email protected] with:

• Your cat's name and photo

• One hilarious thing they do

• Their weirdest habit

Every cat has a story worth sharing—help us create a community where cat personalities shine!

This week's challenge: Send us a photo of your cat in their favorite weird sleeping position. Bonus points if it defies the laws of physics or makes you wonder "how is that comfortable?"

QUICK CAT HACK

Turn Trash Into Treasure

Before tossing that toilet paper roll, transform it into a 30-second puzzle feeder. Drop in a few treats, fold the ends, and watch your cat figure out how to get the goodies. Costs nothing, entertains for 10+ minutes, and you'll feel like a DIY genius.

Bonus points: Make three and rotate them weekly—your cat will think you're endlessly creative.

Ready to level up? If your cat demolishes cardboard puzzle feeders in record time, they're telling you something: they need a real challenge. The Catit Senses 2.0 Food Tree is basically the PhD version of puzzle feeding—multiple levels, adjustable difficulty, and built to survive even the most determined treat hunters.

What makes it brilliant? Your cat has to work for each piece of kibble or treat, slowing down fast eaters while satisfying that natural hunting instinct. Plus, the narrow opening prevents cheating (looking at you, cats who just tip everything over).

Try this today: Start with household "trash" to test your cat's puzzle-solving enthusiasm. Paper bags (handles removed!), cardboard boxes, or a clean yogurt container with holes poked in it. If they're obsessed with these makeshift versions, that's your green light—they're ready for something that won't fall apart after one play session.

TAIL-END WISDOM

Celebrating Your Cat’s Genius

You've learned that your cat's whiskers are their built-in measuring tape, turned trash into treasure with a toilet paper roll, and discovered that those 3 AM "gifts" are actually acts of love (even if the timing needs work).

Now you know: when your cat tests doorways with their whiskers, they're being practical engineers. When they bring you that toy mouse, they're being caring family members. And when they choose your laptop over their expensive bed? You've officially been ranked higher than premium cat furniture.

Every whisker measurement, every puzzle toy session, and every midnight gift delivery is just your cat being perfectly, wonderfully cat.

Purrs and Friday vibes,
The Mewletter Team 🐾

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