Hyperesthesia syndrome in cats

Hyperesthesia syndrome in cats. The aggression of the cat is due to the tenderness, may appear to have no identifiable cause and the attack is known as “idiopathic.” In most cases, however, the cats have a very good reason to attack (based on the sensitivity of the kitten).

The hyperesthesia syndrome first appeared in cats in a 1 to 4 years of age and cats Oriental type (Siamese, Burmese, Himalayan and Abyssinian) seem to have the greatest impact. There are three types of behavioral patterns associated with hyperesthesia syndrome.

The cats may have affected “skin rolling” along the back excessively and enjoy your own tail and lower back. In extreme cases, the cat will self-mutilate attacks with its tail.

Inexplicable aggression is the second pattern. The cats seem friendly, and to attract attention, then launched a furious attack. This is explosive, the cats tolerate attention initially and at any moment become aggressive.

The final pattern presented by the veterinary literature are seizures . Some researchers believe that stress triggers that cause attacks psychomotor behaviors. Other researchers believe that stress triggers panic attacks and obsessive / compulsive. When hyperesthesia syndrome is suspected is a series of neurological examinations the veterinarian advises.

Stop Episodes

If you can identify and avoid stressors that can trigger hyperesthesia syndrome should be avoided. Some cats may be startled with excessive attention or a sudden unexpected noise, such as clapping or hitting a newspaper against a table.

The cats also may respond to medication for seizures or anxiety and antidepressants that act on the human brain cat to apply brakes behavior.