About this episode

Dr. Randy Aronson discusses the reasons behind cats' nighttime energy bursts and how their evolution influences this behavior.

Calling all cat parents: Is your cat sprinting through the house or "terrorizing" your pillows at 2 a.m.? In this episode, Dr. Randy Aronson explains the biological truth behind the "midnight zoomies" and why this behavior is actually hardwired into your feline friend. He and his co-host Olivia Sacci dive into the concept of crepuscular behavior—natural activity peaks at dawn and dusk—and how your cat's evolution as a solitary hunter influences their nighttime energy bursts. Dr. Randy shares ...

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Host: Dr. Randy Aronson

Guest: Olivia Sacci

Topics covered

• cat behavior
• midnight zoomies
• crepuscular behavior
• feline evolution
• nighttime energy bursts

Keywords

• midnight zoomies
• cat behavior
• crepuscular
• feline
• nighttime activity

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