{"id":1535,"date":"2022-02-02T07:37:13","date_gmt":"2022-02-02T15:37:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/?p=1535"},"modified":"2022-02-02T07:37:14","modified_gmt":"2022-02-02T15:37:14","slug":"dog-and-cat-zoomies-why-they-happen-and-what-to-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/dog-and-cat-zoomies-why-they-happen-and-what-to-do\/","title":{"rendered":"Dog and Cat Zoomies: Why They Happen and What to Do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It never fails. In the middle of a late-night Netflix binge a blur of fur and floof races past you. You\u2019re certain there must be a mouse in the house. Otherwise, why would your ordinarily nap-prone tabby suddenly tear through the house like her tail\u2019s on fire?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve just witnessed a FRAP\u2014and that\u2019s not short for Frappuccino. FRAP stands for Frenetic Random Activity Periods, but casually, they\u2019re known as the \u201czoomies.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/a>, we\u2019re here to help you make sense of this peculiar\u2014and usually quite entertaining\u2014behavior, including why it happens and what to do when your pets are moving at warp speed and showing those sudden bursts of energy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do the Zoomies Happen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Most of the time, a swift trip around the great room is all in good fun. Your pet is just releasing her bottled up energy. Your cat could be roleplaying: practicing her chasing, pouncing, and catching duties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Post-potty zoomies are also extremely common in cats. Dogs typically display the zoomies when they\u2019re overjoyed to be crate-free, excited to see their favorite human, or relieved that bath time is over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, there are times when the zoomies could signal something more than a surplus of energy and excitement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Medical Factors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If your cat or dog suddenly starts to display the zoomies during a time of day when they\u2019re usually sleeping, pay attention to other symptoms. Is your cat losing weight? Is your dog behaving in other ways that seem odd to you? If so, it\u2019s best to schedule a checkup<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some medical conditions<\/a> that can cause unusual behavior:<\/p>\n\n\n\n