Why Do Dogs Get the Zoomies?

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Plus why cats kick litter everywhere, the impact of nutrition on dog skin conditions, and equine endocrine disorders.

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Wailani Sung, MS, PhD, DVM, DACVB “Zoomies” seem to come out of nowhere—one minute your dog is hanging out, and the next they're sprinting in circles. Let’s look at this goofy but very normal dog behavior, and why pups do it. Read More Featured Articles Why Do Cats Kick Litter Everywhere? Barri J. Morrison, DVM Read More The Impact of Nutrition on Dog Skin Conditions Sarah Wooten, DVM Read More Equine Endocrine Disorders: Types, Symptoms, and Treatments Kaela Schraer, DVM Read More ADVERTISEMENT Follow us for the latest in pet health. The articles and other content on PetMD are provided solely for informational use and do not constitute professional veterinary advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you have any questions about your pet, you seek the expertise of a qualified veterinarian. Image Credits: Mary Swift/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images, Lightspruch/iStock / Getty Images Plus via Getty Images, Sergii Kolesnikov /iStock/Getty Images Plus via Getty Images, and StockPlanets/E+ via Getty Images. Unsubscribe / Update Preferences | Privacy Policy | www.petmd.com 1999-2025 PetMD. All Rights Reserved 7700 W Sunrise Blvd  Plantation, FL 33322