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My kitten has FRAP (zoomies) and gets hurt. What can I do?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Ragdoll | Male | unneutered | 3 months and 1 day old | 13 lbs

I have read about FRAP in cats when they run haphazardly. my 3month ragdoll kitten also has FRAP 1/2times a day. I get worried bcz sometimes he gets hurt a bit here & there as he's jumps are not polished. Is there a way to deal with this FRAP thing?

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Answered By Jessica Desrosiers

Veterinary Technician

Published on May 23rd, 2017

FRAP or Frenetic Random Activity Periods are very common in cats, and young animals, otherwise known as the puppy/kitten "zoomies". If Baluu is running around a lot and missing jumps, then making sure he's OK after a fall is best. Making sure he's in an area where it is safe to hop around can also help. If you'd like to get some of that excess energy out in other ways, then playing with a toy that Baluu can jump and chase safely, or spending time playing together in other ways can help.

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