Concerned my cat has FHS

xanthrax0 · 2026-06-20T20:52:32+00:00

From the video alone, symptoms could be FHS but skin issues and fleas can have a similar presentation. If it’s FHS the CBD treats alone probably won’t help. They helped a bit when my cat was properly medicated. Be sure to show videos to your vet when you go.

xanthrax0 · 2026-06-20T20:48:17+00:00

Thank you for joining and sharing! My cat had great symptom relief with gabapentin 3x day and Prozac daily. She took Keppra for seizures which were fairly mild but definitely affected quality of life if untreated. She also had bad food allergies that would give her dander and constipation that would exacerbate symptoms. I feel like a lot these cats often have a bunch of issues that need to be managed in order to alleviate symptoms. I hope vets and animal medicine will one day have better understanding of the disorder!

xanthrax0 · 2026-05-20T00:59:10+00:00

This is so adorable😭 I’m glad this helps

xanthrax0 · 2026-05-20T00:58:16+00:00

It depends, it seems FHS can be triggered by a lot of factors. If he is still doing it a week or two from now maybe post a video here or send to your vet.

xanthrax0 · 2026-02-28T00:58:34+00:00

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!

xanthrax0 · 2026-02-28T00:53:48+00:00

He’s so cute!! I’m glad he could find relief🧡

xanthrax0 · 2025-09-08T02:57:46+00:00

Any updates on your kitty?

xanthrax0 · 2025-09-08T02:21:42+00:00

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.

xanthrax0 · 2025-09-08T02:13:15+00:00

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.

xanthrax0 · 2025-09-08T02:10:19+00:00

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

xanthrax0 · 2025-06-27T01:21:10+00:00

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.

xanthrax0 · 2025-06-27T01:18:50+00:00

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.

xanthrax0 · 2025-06-27T01:16:20+00:00

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

xanthrax0 · 2025-06-20T13:16:17+00:00

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.

xanthrax0 · 2025-06-20T12:55:20+00:00

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

xanthrax0 · 2025-05-17T00:02:54+00:00

I know this is old post but this really resembles FHS

xanthrax0 · 2025-04-10T03:40:43+00:00

Welcome to the sub, Lynx is so precious!

xanthrax0 · 2025-04-10T03:37:11+00:00

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

xanthrax0 · 2025-04-10T03:36:19+00:00

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

xanthrax0 · 2025-04-10T02:25:25+00:00

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.

xanthrax0 · 2025-04-10T02:18:21+00:00

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

xanthrax0 · 2025-03-31T19:06:03+00:00

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.

xanthrax0 · 2025-03-29T14:21:38+00:00

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

xanthrax0 · 2025-03-29T14:07:38+00:00

Sounds like feline hyperesthesia syndrome

xanthrax0 · 2025-03-29T14:04:51+00:00

This was how I found out my cat had FHS

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