Cat Zoomies: Why Your Cat Gets Them & When to Call the Vet
A cat that habitually chews on inappropriate objects may need other diversions. A home-built or purchased “kitty condo” with crawl spaces, perches, or hanging catnip toys will help occupy your cat’s time. Additionally, try to increase the amount of time you spend playing with him by dangling ribbons or tossing walnuts or ping-pong balls.
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Don’t reward the behavior
But to maximize your chances of finding a lost cat, you need to start looking right away. Finally, cats often run away just because they are inquisitive creatures who love to explore and follow their curiosities. Maybe your cat likes chasing the butterflies or insects in summer; maybe they got distracted by a friendly squirrel or neighbor kid. Especially if there is something enticing nearby, your cat is likely to roam away from home for hours to up to days. Even just nice weather is enough to cause them to leave your lap in search of some excitement. So regardless of whether or not your cat already has enough to eat, they will most likely enjoy a good hunt – it’s an essential part of their cat-nature.
Cats that chew on houseplants are usually indoor cats with little access to grass or other greens. Cats may chew on plants as part of their normal investigation and play, or they may simply be craving vegetable matter in their diets. If your cat is jumping on the bed and disturbing you, close your bedroom door so they can’t practice the wrong behavior. You can also place a towel between your closed bedroom door and the door frame to prevent door-rattling. White-noise machines in the bedroom and ear plugs can also help you get a good night’s sleep.
Cats often remain riled up for a little bit after having the zoomies. Give your cat 10 or 15 minutes to settle down before going in for a snuggle. If you want to put a stop to the zoomies sooner rather than later, lean into them by playing with your cat. It might sound strange, but engaging your cat with playtime during an episode of the zoomies can help.
My cat, Jazz, had the same type of wound. Took him to the vet & they fixed him right up. Now I worry every time he goes outside. He’s only allowed out during the day. He stays inside from 4:30pm until 6:00am. Seems the wild cats come out at night.
— Wanda (@wanda5166) June 6, 2020
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