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Have you ever been sitting with your cat
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just chilling when suddenly they just
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take off like a shot? You're left
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staring after them in confusion
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wondering what just happened. That's
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what we call zooies and it's a common
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behavior that many cat owners have
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experienced. So why does your cat get
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zooies? Well, one theory is that it's
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related to excess energy. You see, cats
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are natural predators and they're built
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for speed and agility. Even if they're
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indoors, they still have this
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instinctual urge to run and play.
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Another theory is that it's a form of
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exercise. Just like humans need physical
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activity to stay healthy, cats do, too.
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And sometimes they get so pent up that
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they just can't contain themselves
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anymore. Some experts believe that
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zooies are also related to play
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behavior. You see, in the wild, cats
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often engage in high energy play
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fighting with other animals before
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settling down for a nap. Your domestic
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cat may be exhibiting similar behavior.
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It's a way for them to relas tension and
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have fun. Now, you might be wondering
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what triggers zooies in your cat. Some
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common culprits include excitement or
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playtime, but also boredom or
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frustration. Maybe your cat was just
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cooped up for too long or didn't get
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enough stimulation that day. So, how can
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you capitalize on this natural behavior?
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Well, if your cat is getting zooies due
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to excess energy, try giving them some
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playtime outside of their usual routine.
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You could even set up a mini obstacle
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course for them to run through. If
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boredom or frustration are the culprits,
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make sure you're providing enough
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stimulation and activities for your cat
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throughout the day. Toys, scratching
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posts, and interactive games can all
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help keep them engaged and entertained.
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And finally, if you're looking to
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encourage zooies in a more playful way,
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try using toys or feather wands to
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stimulate their natural hunting
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instincts. It's a great way to bond with
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your cat and get some exercise yourself.
