Zoomies or Zzzs: Fun Facts about Your Pet’s Energy

One moment they’re fast asleep, the next they’re racing through the house. Here’s the science behind your SM Super Pet’s random energy bursts.

It’s the middle of the day and your dog suddenly starts running around in a circle, chasing their own tail. Or your cat hops on the furniture and sprints down the hallway out of nowhere. If these situations sound familiar, then you’re pretty familiar with the zoomies. Curious about why pets get these bursts of energy? We’re sharing a few fun facts in this month’s article! 

Fun Fact # 1: Zoomies are also known as FRAPs

FRAPs stands for Frenetic Random Activity Period! 

Fun Fact # 2: There’s no singular trigger for zoomies 

Some pets get zoomies to relieve stress, some do it to release pent up energy or just because they’re happy. 

Fun Fact # 3: Cats get zoomies too 

Yes, cat zoomies are a very real thing. 

Fun Fact # 4: Post-bath zoomies are common 

Whether your pet loves or hates taking a bath, it tends to spark an energy burst. After you wipe them and they shake off the bath, be careful. Your pet might get a case of the zoomies and race you through the house! 

Fun Fact # 5: Zoomies are contagious 

Seeing another dog run can definitely make your pet excited too. If you ever see a pack of dogs running together, they might all be sharing a zoomie attack. 

Fun Fact # 6: Kittens and puppies tend to zoom more 

Zoomies are more common for younger pets that are still exploring their environments and learning how to regulate their activity. 

Fun Fact # 7: Even calm pets get zoomies 

Your pet getting the zoomies doesn’t mean that they’re too “hyper.” It’s normal behavior in pets and typically not something to worry about. The important part is that your pet is able to settle back down after they zoom. 

Fun Fact # 8: Zoomie accidents can happen

While zoomies on their own aren’t dangerous, accidents do happen because of what pets run into while zooming. If not monitored, your pet can bump into furniture, fall if the floor is too slippery. To make sure your pet zooms safely, try to give them a clear, open area where they have space to move around!

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