My cat phoebe will sit right by the computer and just look at the screen (entertaining) so I went on youtube and found this video it looks like her, exactly like her
@illusica From what I understand, yes. Everyone has a different opinion about it, but for me, I figured that if I was suffering from something that made me uncomfortable, I'd probably take a pill if I knew it was safe and effective for my condition. As long as you get your cats phenobarbital levels checked per your vet's orders, I see no problem with the meds.They are inexpensive and help her lead a more comfortable life. Would you take the meds if you were twitching like that? Me too.
@mojo5801 Sí, es neurológico. Yo no digo que sea una reacción a la anestesia. Lo del fenobarbital (phenobarbital), que es una medicación usada para la epilepsia, lo digo porque @giventofly34 se lo recomienda a @forzagunn1.
El fenobarbital daña severamente el hígado, necesita protejerlo, por ej. con Same, cardo mariano o silimarina. En España hay el medicamento Legalón que contiene silimarina y sibilina.
Phenobarbital demage the Liver. She need protect the liver eg. whith SAME and milk tistle or silimarine (sorry for my bad english)
Thank you so much. I wanted to cry because seeing your kitty made me realize that my cat has been suffering with this for at least 5 years. A very mild case, milder than even your kitty's mild attack, but he's getting up in years and he could probably use all the comfort he can get.
Our cat, Mukti, and your Bela could be twins! I always thought her darting around and twitching was just part of her quirky personality. She lost her littermates to a dog attack in our shed at 4 months. Her mother never returned so we dropper fed her for the first month or so. When she recently started compulsively nibbling at her paws (and us, if we were near!) I knew something was up and started reasearching ... thanks for your video ...it helps! We feed Newman's Own-very happy with it
This is exactly what my cat does. I was just wondering does your cat get agitated when you pet her? Mine recently had an accident involving her tail and now the tail and lower back are totally off limits to touch. She can't really be petted anywhere if shes not tired/sleeping. She sort of walks around twitching all day and its been since this accident... She doesnt seem to suffer at all though (in terms of pain) so I dont really know if its necessary to give her medication?
I was wondering about my cat, who has all the symptoms except seizures and rippling skin. I was reading up on Hyperesthesia and was not sure what "rippling skin" would look like, but the twitches of your cat's fur at the crest of her back is EXACTLY what Spock does, especially if you pet him along his back (he doesn't mind neck scratches but if you stroke him you pay for it in blood) - he's also "hyperactive". Phenolbarbitol doesn't scare me as much, I'm an epileptic myself who was treated with
I was wondering about my cat, who has all the symptoms except seizures and rippling skin. I was reading up on Hyperesthesia and was not sure what "rippling skin" would look like, but the twitches of your cat's fur at the crest of her back is EXACTLY what Spock does, especially if you pet him along his back (he doesn't mind neck scratches but if you stroke him you pay for it in blood) - he's also "hyperactive". Phenolbarbitol doesn't scare me as much, I'm an epileptic myself who was treated with
I finally compiled all the diet-related info I could find here mabeltalk(dot)com/p/hyperesthesia-fhs(dot)html cause this mystery is driving me nuts! I am not a vet!! Just annoyed by this condition that's making so many kitties sad. (Sorry but I'm posting this on all the various videos. Not to be spammy, but to contribute info to all those worrying about their cats.)
Thanks for the video. My experience: One of the most consistent comments I saw around the internet of successful non-medication treatments was to feed low-grain food. My cat has had low-grain(carb) food since 3 mos old, but I'd fed her regular food for 2 days (an old can I was getting rid of) and the 1st attack came right after a feeding. So I put her back on her old food, & she was symptom free in 2 days. My other cat was fine, but maybe some cats R more intolerant of the carbs. A thought.
@missmabel You know, you may be right. I was looking up this disorder for my kitty. We had been feeding him Grain Free but I haven't had an opportunity to go out and get him more grain free food. We had a bag of Special Kitty at home for the volunteer kitties outside and he's been eating that for about a week. In the past few days he's started to get these symptoms and I bet it's the food. I know where I'm going tomorrow! Getting him more grain free food!
This is exactly what my cat is doing since a month! What kind of medication did you vet gave you? My vet wants to wait how my cat reacts to the kitten that's coming at the end of this week and if it doesn's improve he wants to try medication..
This is exactly what my cat is doing since a month! What kind of medication did you vet gave you? My vet wants to wait how my cat reacts to the kitten that's coming at the end of this week and if it doesn's improve he wants to try medication..
My cat has this too. Shes only 8 months old and has it so bad that she is pulling her hair out. Especially on her tail. My vet told me to put her on nutracalm. So far it has made her much happier and she is calmer, but she still has episodes at least once a day around noon.
@lizzycat - She has never gone to the bathroom during an episode. Have you talked to the vet about it? Good luck! I know how frustrating and scary it is!
My cat, Murphy had this for all of his 18 yrs. I never medicated him, after a first attempt because it made him too groggy. I would grab him up and hold him tight til it passed, which seemed to soothe him. Later, he would seek the same solution on his own, burrowing under blankets when the attacks came. As he aged, the attacks seemd to come less often, and in his last few yrs of life they did not come at all...
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome, also known as rolling skin disease, is a rare illness in domestic cats that causes episodes of agitation, self-mutilation, and a characteristic rippling of the skin when touched. It is often described as a seizure disorder but the cause is unknown.
During an episode cats show a number of typical signs, including skin rolling or twitching, self-directed pouncing, or aggressive behaviour such as biting or attacking the tail. There may also be pupil dilation, vocalisation and a general increase in activity.
Has your kitty ever gone to the bathroom where she shouldn't during an "episode" ?
My male has done so twice recently . I think my 11 year old male suffers from this condition. He is a mixed breed with what looks like siamese. He twitches, darts around the home and hides in strange places. He seems sensitive to touch and very nervous during his attacks. It's scary. He licks himself and once since the move pulled out a patch of fur! Thankfully this does not happen often.
The cause of Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome is unknown. Some experts believe FHS to be a form of epilepsy, while others believe it is a behavioural disorder triggered by trauma. Noting that affected cats tend to be dominating rather than submissive, Hollander and Stein argue FHS is conflict displacement in which the cat acts out thwarted territorial disputes on its own body.
Although any age, breed, or sex of cat can develop Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome, those most susceptible include the Siamese, Burmese, and Himalayan breeds.
OMG. I'm speechless. I have been dealing with some symptoms my almost 2 yr old cat is showing for awhile now and watching this and other videos has me almost convinced this is what she has.
She does roll at times and in the past would meow quite a bit at the wall, or a picture or by the deck doors, in the morning and night...then at times would get this burst of energy and just run thru my apt. like crazy. How is this diagnosed?
Anyone with a hyperesthsia kitty should look into Taurine, Magnesium, a quality purified fish oil such as from Nordic Naturals and maybe an herbal nerve remedy such as Nerve Restore from Quantum Herbal. These things along with a quality home prepared diet with small meals throughout the day (my cat is 14-15ish) have helped immensely and have left him 99% symptom free for about a year.
Oh, thank you for posting this. My cat started exhibiting symptoms of this today, as well as panting and generally flipping out. I took her to the vet and she mentioned it might be feline hyperesthesia, but didn't give me much information. This video really helped me!
Since our cat was a kitty her lower back part kept on making these (small) twitchy movements... she recently gave birth and her twitching has worsen..
do you have any advice? ( we will take her to a vet soon, but I'm worried and need reassurance. )
in a way u gotta think, its like a kid wiv torettes syndrome, uve gotta take it off the kids mind which will decrease the torettes, i believe this wiv the cat aswell, that cat needs simulation to take its mind off it, people might not agree but 80% of it is mental, my cat has loads of toys and gets played wth all the time
My cat had this problem too, and much much worse... Before i started giving him pills, i decided to try acupuncture on him, and the result was amazing!!
He only had two acupuncture treatments, and he has been symptom free!!! I am really excited, and want the whole world to know... haha
I always knew that animals (especially cats) are very sensitive to energy healing, and the extraordinary result absolutely astounded me!
My cat just started having episodes of this and my vet is clueless. I feel so bad for her and it seems like information on treatment and causes is very sparse (save for a few sites) ...
Is there any info anyone can guide me towards that would help?
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rambora87 1 month ago
My cat phoebe will sit right by the computer and just look at the screen (entertaining) so I went on youtube and found this video it looks like her, exactly like her
stupidgirlzrock 1 month ago
@stupidgirlzrock so cute!!
giventofly34 1 month ago
My cat is having the same issue :( Does your cat have to be on those pills for the rest of their life?
illusica 2 months ago
@illusica From what I understand, yes. Everyone has a different opinion about it, but for me, I figured that if I was suffering from something that made me uncomfortable, I'd probably take a pill if I knew it was safe and effective for my condition. As long as you get your cats phenobarbital levels checked per your vet's orders, I see no problem with the meds.They are inexpensive and help her lead a more comfortable life. Would you take the meds if you were twitching like that? Me too.
giventofly34 1 month ago
@mojo5801 For nothig. Good luk.
recojonostiofano 2 months ago
@mojo5801 For nothig. Good Look.
recojonostiofano 2 months ago
@mojo5801 Sí, es neurológico. Yo no digo que sea una reacción a la anestesia. Lo del fenobarbital (phenobarbital), que es una medicación usada para la epilepsia, lo digo porque @giventofly34 se lo recomienda a @forzagunn1.
recojonostiofano 2 months ago
Is that like schizophrenia in humans?? Seems similar.
fireice2037 4 months ago
@fireice2037 I don't think I have ever seen a schizophrenic shake, but I'll have to check out that theory
giventofly34 4 months ago
@giventofly34 ohh maybe your right i was just noticing the same similaritys in any case i am glad she is being treated! now she can be happy!!
fireice2037 4 months ago
that cat is so cute but its on crack sorry but yah hes on crack
snakeboyyoyo 5 months ago
El fenobarbital daña severamente el hígado, necesita protejerlo, por ej. con Same, cardo mariano o silimarina. En España hay el medicamento Legalón que contiene silimarina y sibilina.
Phenobarbital demage the Liver. She need protect the liver eg. whith SAME and milk tistle or silimarine (sorry for my bad english)
recojonostiofano 6 months ago
Omg my cat is a calico siamese mix but she looks just like ur cat
ally12338 6 months ago
Thank you so much. I wanted to cry because seeing your kitty made me realize that my cat has been suffering with this for at least 5 years. A very mild case, milder than even your kitty's mild attack, but he's getting up in years and he could probably use all the comfort he can get.
katekennedydance 6 months ago
Our cat, Mukti, and your Bela could be twins! I always thought her darting around and twitching was just part of her quirky personality. She lost her littermates to a dog attack in our shed at 4 months. Her mother never returned so we dropper fed her for the first month or so. When she recently started compulsively nibbling at her paws (and us, if we were near!) I knew something was up and started reasearching ... thanks for your video ...it helps! We feed Newman's Own-very happy with it
AmaraAlban 6 months ago
This is exactly what my cat does. I was just wondering does your cat get agitated when you pet her? Mine recently had an accident involving her tail and now the tail and lower back are totally off limits to touch. She can't really be petted anywhere if shes not tired/sleeping. She sort of walks around twitching all day and its been since this accident... She doesnt seem to suffer at all though (in terms of pain) so I dont really know if its necessary to give her medication?
xnatalinutini1930x 7 months ago
@xnatalinutini1930x My cat is not bothered when i try to pet her, actually it helps to calm her down if she does start to have an episode.
giventofly34 7 months ago
I was wondering about my cat, who has all the symptoms except seizures and rippling skin. I was reading up on Hyperesthesia and was not sure what "rippling skin" would look like, but the twitches of your cat's fur at the crest of her back is EXACTLY what Spock does, especially if you pet him along his back (he doesn't mind neck scratches but if you stroke him you pay for it in blood) - he's also "hyperactive". Phenolbarbitol doesn't scare me as much, I'm an epileptic myself who was treated with
RareLittleRed 8 months ago
I was wondering about my cat, who has all the symptoms except seizures and rippling skin. I was reading up on Hyperesthesia and was not sure what "rippling skin" would look like, but the twitches of your cat's fur at the crest of her back is EXACTLY what Spock does, especially if you pet him along his back (he doesn't mind neck scratches but if you stroke him you pay for it in blood) - he's also "hyperactive". Phenolbarbitol doesn't scare me as much, I'm an epileptic myself who was treated with
RareLittleRed 8 months ago
I finally compiled all the diet-related info I could find here mabeltalk(dot)com/p/hyperesthesia-fhs(dot)html cause this mystery is driving me nuts! I am not a vet!! Just annoyed by this condition that's making so many kitties sad. (Sorry but I'm posting this on all the various videos. Not to be spammy, but to contribute info to all those worrying about their cats.)
missmabel 8 months ago
@missmabel thank you for sharing!
giventofly34 8 months ago
@missmabel i just read ur blog, would u recommend canned food??
ColouRaya 7 months ago
aww that is such a heart-touching story, im glad she got better with the medicine!
xhezeleyesx 8 months ago
Thanks for the video. My experience: One of the most consistent comments I saw around the internet of successful non-medication treatments was to feed low-grain food. My cat has had low-grain(carb) food since 3 mos old, but I'd fed her regular food for 2 days (an old can I was getting rid of) and the 1st attack came right after a feeding. So I put her back on her old food, & she was symptom free in 2 days. My other cat was fine, but maybe some cats R more intolerant of the carbs. A thought.
missmabel 8 months ago
@missmabel I have just transitioned over to grain free food (Fromm's) for Bela so I will keep you guys updated on whether or not I see any changes.
giventofly34 8 months ago
@missmabel You know, you may be right. I was looking up this disorder for my kitty. We had been feeding him Grain Free but I haven't had an opportunity to go out and get him more grain free food. We had a bag of Special Kitty at home for the volunteer kitties outside and he's been eating that for about a week. In the past few days he's started to get these symptoms and I bet it's the food. I know where I'm going tomorrow! Getting him more grain free food!
zexxa14 3 months ago
Just read Bella's story. All I gotta say is that you are a much better pet owner than me. Your pets are lucky to have you.
HerzogD 9 months ago
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This is exactly what my cat is doing since a month! What kind of medication did you vet gave you? My vet wants to wait how my cat reacts to the kitten that's coming at the end of this week and if it doesn's improve he wants to try medication..
forzagrunn1 9 months ago
@forzagrunn1 phenolbarbital
giventofly34 8 months ago
This is exactly what my cat is doing since a month! What kind of medication did you vet gave you? My vet wants to wait how my cat reacts to the kitten that's coming at the end of this week and if it doesn's improve he wants to try medication..
forzagrunn1 9 months ago
My cat has this too. Shes only 8 months old and has it so bad that she is pulling her hair out. Especially on her tail. My vet told me to put her on nutracalm. So far it has made her much happier and she is calmer, but she still has episodes at least once a day around noon.
Songsofrain 1 year ago
Aww...I'm so glad she's ok now <3
ashantifan1224 1 year ago
@lizzycat - She has never gone to the bathroom during an episode. Have you talked to the vet about it? Good luck! I know how frustrating and scary it is!
giventofly34 1 year ago
My cat, Murphy had this for all of his 18 yrs. I never medicated him, after a first attempt because it made him too groggy. I would grab him up and hold him tight til it passed, which seemed to soothe him. Later, he would seek the same solution on his own, burrowing under blankets when the attacks came. As he aged, the attacks seemd to come less often, and in his last few yrs of life they did not come at all...
MissPickletoes 1 year ago 2
Click on the 2 little down arrows above (to the right of the description area) to read all of Bela's story
giventofly34 1 year ago
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia
Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome, also known as rolling skin disease, is a rare illness in domestic cats that causes episodes of agitation, self-mutilation, and a characteristic rippling of the skin when touched. It is often described as a seizure disorder but the cause is unknown.
giventofly34 1 year ago
Symptoms
During an episode cats show a number of typical signs, including skin rolling or twitching, self-directed pouncing, or aggressive behaviour such as biting or attacking the tail. There may also be pupil dilation, vocalisation and a general increase in activity.
giventofly34 1 year ago
@giventofly34
Has your kitty ever gone to the bathroom where she shouldn't during an "episode" ?
My male has done so twice recently . I think my 11 year old male suffers from this condition. He is a mixed breed with what looks like siamese. He twitches, darts around the home and hides in strange places. He seems sensitive to touch and very nervous during his attacks. It's scary. He licks himself and once since the move pulled out a patch of fur! Thankfully this does not happen often.
lizzycat1979 1 year ago
Cause
The cause of Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome is unknown. Some experts believe FHS to be a form of epilepsy, while others believe it is a behavioural disorder triggered by trauma. Noting that affected cats tend to be dominating rather than submissive, Hollander and Stein argue FHS is conflict displacement in which the cat acts out thwarted territorial disputes on its own body.
giventofly34 1 year ago
Although any age, breed, or sex of cat can develop Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome, those most susceptible include the Siamese, Burmese, and Himalayan breeds.
giventofly34 1 year ago
what is this?
can someone explain a bit an on an easy way? :D
xXCREEKSTARXx 1 year ago
My cat had been on grain free for 3 years. He lost function of his back legs over night.
kbug861 1 year ago
OMG. I'm speechless. I have been dealing with some symptoms my almost 2 yr old cat is showing for awhile now and watching this and other videos has me almost convinced this is what she has.
She does roll at times and in the past would meow quite a bit at the wall, or a picture or by the deck doors, in the morning and night...then at times would get this burst of energy and just run thru my apt. like crazy. How is this diagnosed?
Linda10901 1 year ago
Anyone with a hyperesthsia kitty should look into Taurine, Magnesium, a quality purified fish oil such as from Nordic Naturals and maybe an herbal nerve remedy such as Nerve Restore from Quantum Herbal. These things along with a quality home prepared diet with small meals throughout the day (my cat is 14-15ish) have helped immensely and have left him 99% symptom free for about a year.
HonestyInMedicine 1 year ago
Oh, thank you for posting this. My cat started exhibiting symptoms of this today, as well as panting and generally flipping out. I took her to the vet and she mentioned it might be feline hyperesthesia, but didn't give me much information. This video really helped me!
starwyvern010 1 year ago
Lol, my cat has this exact same condition, or at least used to have it. It was very strange.
metabog 1 year ago
Since our cat was a kitty her lower back part kept on making these (small) twitchy movements... she recently gave birth and her twitching has worsen..
do you have any advice? ( we will take her to a vet soon, but I'm worried and need reassurance. )
Iryna69 1 year ago
Since our cat was a kitty her lower back part kept on making these (small) twitchy movements... she recently gave birth and her twitching has worsen..
do you have any advice? ( we will take her to a vet soon, but I'm worried and need reassurance. )
Iryna69 1 year ago
A grain-free diet worked for my cat. All symptoms are gone now.
CharHon1 2 years ago
@CharHon1 Just wondering, how long after the switch did the symptoms go away? Was it immediate or did it take a few days?
TehKitteh01 1 year ago
One of my cats had this problem too. Once I got her on a grain-free diet(Wellness Core), all symptoms have dissapeared.
CharHon1 2 years ago
@CharHon1 My cat has these type of symptoms...I got the wellness grain free stuff today, hoping it helps.
TehKitteh01 1 year ago
in a way u gotta think, its like a kid wiv torettes syndrome, uve gotta take it off the kids mind which will decrease the torettes, i believe this wiv the cat aswell, that cat needs simulation to take its mind off it, people might not agree but 80% of it is mental, my cat has loads of toys and gets played wth all the time
coggie88 2 years ago
hey, my cat kebah has the same problem, I even gave him a bath thinking he had fleas.
Arize360 2 years ago
My cat had this problem too, and much much worse... Before i started giving him pills, i decided to try acupuncture on him, and the result was amazing!!
He only had two acupuncture treatments, and he has been symptom free!!! I am really excited, and want the whole world to know... haha
I always knew that animals (especially cats) are very sensitive to energy healing, and the extraordinary result absolutely astounded me!
qiq33 2 years ago
My cat just started having episodes of this and my vet is clueless. I feel so bad for her and it seems like information on treatment and causes is very sparse (save for a few sites) ...
Is there any info anyone can guide me towards that would help?
jomo1717 2 years ago
Thanks so much for posting this very useful video
skids7682 2 years ago
This is a really great video and shows the signs well.
pkhami1953 3 years ago