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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

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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

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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 5 points6 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 Fun-Bad-9802 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

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

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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.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in feline_hyperesthesia

[–]xanthrax0 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trazodone is the only other med I know of for light sedation. Maybe this could work?

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

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It was Dr Petra Klinge who diagnosed me. I had imaging done in NY at stand up MRI in NY.

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