{"id":312,"date":"2022-08-08T12:11:57","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:11:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilevetmd.com\/blog\/?p=312"},"modified":"2022-08-08T12:11:57","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:11:57","slug":"understand-and-appreciate-the-wackiest-cat-behavior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/understand-and-appreciate-the-wackiest-cat-behavior\/","title":{"rendered":"Understand and Appreciate the Wackiest Cat Behavior"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iStock-1318597037.jpg\" alt=\"Kitten playing on laptop screen.\" class=\"wp-image-313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iStock-1318597037.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/iStock-1318597037-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not just the alliteration that makes the term \u201ccrazy cat\u201d ring true. Cats are, or at least have the daily potential to be, in a word, crazy. That\u2019s why we love them! Whether they\u2019re climbing the curtains or waiting to ambush you when you least expect it, cats can be unpredictable and a tad zany. Of their incredible physical skills, the zoomies, or sudden bursts of energetic, wild-eyed zipping about, are either misunderstood or marginally tolerated. Because the zoomies come with territory, we\u2019d like to explain this crazy cat behavior in order to help you better appreciate it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zoom Zoom<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The phenomenon known as the \u201czoomies\u201d has an important scientific name. Frenetic Random Activity Periods, or FRAPs, occur when an animal has to express excess energy. Since cats sleep for most of the day, when they wake up they may experience a sudden and intense need to quickly move around. The zoomies may also be seen after a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/how-abolutely-pawsitively-sure-have-happy-cat\/\">cat\u2019s satisfying trip<\/a> to the litter box.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you appreciate the zoomies or not, these episodes are typically short-lived. Once a cat uses up their stored energy, they go back to their usual routines (and you can, too!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Look at Timing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cats are crepuscular, so they are most active around dawn and dusk. If they do not have adequate opportunities to physically express themselves during their active hours, you may have more episodes of the zoomies. Help your cat out and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/lights-camera-action-how-to-entertain-your-indoor-cat\/\">play with them during this time<\/a>. Simulated prey exercises can boost their hunting skills and tap into their stores of energy.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your cat is notorious for inconveniently getting the zoomies in the middle of the night, it\u2019s because they are hardwired to seek prey when the ambient temperature is at its coolest. You can help reduce FRAPs at undesirable hours by rearranging their meal times. Instead of feeding them in the morning and at night, opt for mid-morning and mid-afternoon meals. This can help offset when their zoomies occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cat Behavior<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, unexplained cat behavior can be connected to an underlying medical condition. If your cat gets the zoomies more than ever before, or you think this cat behavior is associated with other worrisome signs, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/the-telling-signs-of-cat-anxiety\/\">stress or anxiety<\/a>, we recommend a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/services\/wellness-care.html\">wellness exam<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Too Old for That?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoomies are normal in cats of all ages. There could be long periods without FRAPs. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/your-senior-cat-and-their-health\/\">Senior cats<\/a> that suddenly zip around could be experiencing cognitive decline or dysfunction. If you notice your senior cat showing signs of hearing or vision loss, or other behavioral changes, please let us know.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Safety First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To keep your cat safe when they get the zoomies, try to remove hazardous obstacles from their \u201ctrack.\u201d It\u2019s also not a good idea to chase them during their FRAP. Scolding or punishing them for this perfectly normal cat behavior is not advisable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have questions about cat behavior, or how to support your cat\u2019s needs, please call us at&nbsp; (732) 387-7977. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/\">Mobile Vet M.D. <\/a>is always here for your cat!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s not just the alliteration that makes the term \u201ccrazy cat\u201d ring true. Cats are, or at least have the daily potential to be, in a word, crazy. That\u2019s why we love them! Whether they\u2019re climbing the curtains or waiting to ambush you when you least expect it, cats can be unpredictable and a tad [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,38,41],"tags":[64,79,145,146],"class_list":["post-312","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-training-behavior","category-cats-meow","category-you-your-pet","tag-cat-behavior","tag-cat-zoomies","tag-how-to-entertain-your-cat","tag-hyperactive-cat"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Understand and Appreciate the Wackiest Cat Behavior - Englishtown Vet MD<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Understanding your cat&#039;s behavior can help you accommodate their needs. 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