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There's a Name for When Your Dog Zooms Around Like a Joy-crazed Maniac

Commonly known as the "zoomies," veterinarians have a name for when a dog gets the call of the wild. Learn why fido follows you around and more about dogs as we learn the name and reasoning behind the "zoomies."

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There's a Name for When Your Dog Zooms Around Like a Joy-crazed Maniac
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    There's a Name for When Your Dog Zooms Around Like a Joy-crazed Maniac

    There's a Name for When Your Dog Zooms Around Like a Joy-crazed Maniac

    You're having a nice, quiet evening at home with your dog resting peacefully at your feet — until it suddenly jumps up, does a few quick …

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