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femmedem

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1. It's probably just healthy, happy kitten energy.

Reply to kozar (Original post)

Sun May 19, 2024, 07:32 AM

May 2024

I read that they often zoom after using the litter box, which can stimulate the vagus nerve.

But 45 minutes is a long time for zoomies, so if she seems startled or upset as she zooms, there's an off chance she might have fleas.

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Holy Crap! LilG just sprinted, a marathon. [View all] kozar May 2024 OP

It's probably just healthy, happy kitten energy. femmedem May 2024 #1

She is 6 years old kozar May 2024 #2

Ah! Still probably fine, though. femmedem May 2024 #3

Hi Koz and Lil G. The zoomies are a cats way of releasing energy, a healthy way to release Ziggysmom May 2024 #4

My 18 year old cat still occasionally gets the zoomies. I see it as a sign of good health. Midnight Writer May 2024 #5

Not to worry jrandom421 May 2024 #6