Reasons why Cats get “zoomies” or Crazy after pooping?
Cats are naturally clean animals and thus, when they poop, they like to hide it and run from the place as far as possible. Some cat behaviorists associate this kind of attitude of a cat to their innate instinct to survive. However, the real reason for these zoomies is not completely deciphered. Some theories describe varied reasons for this inexplicable behavior which you would get to know as you read on.
Health Issues Cats that have trouble pooping and experience painful poop time due to inflammation in the colon or anal fissures can get zoomies. It is a way of coping with the underlying medical problem.
Survival Behavior Cats try to hide their poop and run to the farthest location in the wilds so that their predators don’t track them off through the distinct odor of their poop. The same way pet cats also get zoomies after they poop.
Sense of Euphoria Waste elimination can be a pleasurable experience in cats as it stimulates the vagus nerve in the brain. This leads to a feeling of Euphoria post pooping.
Sense of Independence In their early years, cats are usually used to having their hind region cleaned by their mothers. As they grow up, this activity comes to a halt and cats get a feeling of freedom. This elation makes them do zoomies.