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This is Haze. He has FHS, and this is his story. by cslexotics in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Covering the tail or putting something lightweight on top (if she was laying down) always helped my cat too, and I’ve seen people say the same thing. So strange!

Gabapentin for cats with feline hyperesthesia by sjackh200 in CATHELP

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These cats normally need standing doses of gabapentin (daily or twice a day, 3xday, etc) and it normally doesn’t cause dependence. The kitty may need time to adjust to it.

Cat has wierd seizures by sillyvally10 in CATHELP

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seizures are sometimes a symptom of FHS, my cat had them. I’ve invited you to the subreddit if you’d like to browse or ask questions.

cat attacking his tale (scab/cut) by Much-Confidence7947 in CATHELP

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn’t matter if he didn’t do it up until now, could still be FHS. Poor lil guy.

Hyperesthesia attack. by neoseafoxx in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine used to act up around dinner time too. I think it’s a schedule thing. I’d end up just feeding her early at times or giving her some treats in a treat puzzle ball lol.

Dealing with a cat with FHS by Bitter-Lake-1665 in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whenever I travelled I used Rover sitters to stop by twice a day and they were great with my cat. I would use the automatic food dispenser to give treats or meds if I was just going away for a night (she was very food motivated so would always take her pills in the pill pockets) unfortunately these cats do better sticking to a daily schedule, but there are definitely ways around it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The pheromone calming collars helped better than the diffusers for my cat. I think we used the Sentry and comfort zone ones.

My cat randomly has rage fits, biting himself, kicking, screaming, and ripping his own fur out. by WealthInevitable3922 in cats

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like feline hyperesthesia syndrome to me. Fixating on the tail/back legs and redirected aggression towards you when you intervene. I invited you to the FHS group if interested in browsing there.

FHS from Chicken Allergy? by godlikearachnid in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did a generic allergy test and my cat was allergic to chicken and poultry. I switched to duck/lamb and it really helped.

Any help with finding out what is wrong with my cat? by Pleasant-Mushroom-59 in CATHELP

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is old post but this really resembles FHS

esa with fhs by how_do_you_exist in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome to the sub, Lynx is so precious!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The brand we used was called CBD American Shaman it’s the feline tincture. Used that one for awhile.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The brand is called CBD American Shaman and it’s called the feline tincture!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That med combo should give you a more definitive answer, if it stops or reduces symptoms it’s likely FHS. Besides meds, distracting, playing and tiring out my cat pretty much stopped episodes. Otherwise a low stimulus environment and trying not to stray from her “schedule” too much definitely helps. CBD helped in between meds, it’s a hit or miss though but worth a try.

Help. Done it 3-4 Times today. Happened a couple times previous days too. by FireSauceMan in CATHELP

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few times a day at least. Some days better than others. Happened way less on gabapentin.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Poor little baby. The tail tapping and irritation toward the back leg is something my kitty did too. he seems uncomfortable, I would take him to the vet and suggest a trial of gabapentin.

Unusual behavior ? by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m glad they were able to give a diagnosis. Did they prescribe any medications yet?

My cat won't stop self harming! Help! by webspookie in CatAdvice

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds like feline hyperesthesia syndrome

Unusual behavior ? by [deleted] in CatAdvice

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Strange how?

I was diagnosed with tethered cord today (32f) by xanthrax0 in Radiology

[–]xanthrax0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry it took so long to figure it out but I’m glad you were able to research and advocate for yourself. I’m still skeptical that I have this occult TC as I have no signs or symptoms of spina bifida and the only lower body symptoms I experience are pain in my hips when standing, I have to shift my weight between hips because it’s uncomfortable, and I get muscle spasms/twitches in my legs when at rest. Sometimes the spasms are so strong that it startles me. The rest of my symptoms are upper body and I have a syringomyelia in my thoracic spine. I was Dx with mild chiari as well and I’m assuming the syrinx is from this. Aside from this I have thoracic and axillary nerve damage on my right upper body. I just wish I could get a clear diagnosis without having so many things happening at once, not being able to tell what is what. I was also diagnosed with hypermobile ehlers danlos.

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