Zoom, Zoom, Zoom: More Than Just a Popular Song in 1992

They are those sudden spurts of energy that come out of the blue.  Running, spinning, chasing the invisible. But there’s a reason your pet is turning your home into an obstacle course.

"It's called a Frenetic Random Activity Period. FRAP for short," explains Dr. Elsa Stuart of Millis Animal Hospital.

Most of us, refer to them as a case of the zoomies.

"Typically, we see FRAPS happen at times of transition through the day, so it might be like when their owner gets home from work, or a guest is coming over," said Stuart.

Zoomies can happen before or after a meal, after being groomed or before bedtime.

"They seem random to us, but I think when you think about what's going on in your dog's head, what they've encountered during that day, it might make a little more sense that they need to blow off some steam."

It happens most often in younger dogs, but older pets can get all the feels too. However, Dr. Stuart explains not all zoomies are created equally.

“Usually if they're really loose and wiggly and carefree. That is a happy zoomie."

Then there are those moves that resemble a zoomie, but might mean something else entirely.

"If their ears are pinned back. If their eyes are really wide and worried looking, or if their body seems tense," she says that could indicate they’re anxious or in pain.

So the next time your furry friend finds that extra burst of energy they might be telling you they’re ready to play and will run circles around you until you get the message.