Frenzied Feline Escapades
Have you ever witnessed your cat using the litter box, only to suddenly sprint around the house like a wild-eyed maniac? If this scenario sounds familiar, congratulations are in order: you’ve experienced the delightful phenomenon known as “the zoomies.”
As comical as it may seem to watch your feline friend tear through your home as if pursued by an invisible predator, there is a rationale behind this behavior. Researchers believe that cats engage in these high-speed dashes to create as much distance as possible between themselves and their droppings, helping to avoid detection by potential predators.
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