Sphanks
Lairian
- Joined
- Jul 11, 2014
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Hey guys,
So Oli (1 year old sphynx) has been doing these weird twitching freak outs recently and the skin on his back starts rolling and he runs around like crazy. I looked this up and it is apparently Feline Hyperesthesia. Ever since he was a kitten, he always licks and chews his tail a lot, but it doesn't seem to bother him or end up in self mutilation. It only leaves him with a soaking wet tail that sometimes grazes my face
Anyways, I've read that this condition is something that is very mysterious, maybe even seizure related, and there are many many causes that can trigger an episode. Some of those causes being unhappiness, boredom, and stress. I really do not think that Oli is under stress, or is unhappy with his environment, or bored and needs more play. I make sure that him and my other cat are comfortable, get lots and lots of play, and have regular feeding times.
Does anyone have experience with this? Should I take him into the Vet? Could it be the type of food I am feeding him? Right now both of my cats eat Royal Canin wet and dry food. I know the controversy with Royal Canin not being completely grain-free, but it's worked for me for a long time now with no issues and so I haven't switched their food. But could diet be a factor in Feline Hyperesthesia? I am willing to do whatever it takes to try to minimize the amount of episodes Oli could have or eliminate them totally. Thank you!!
So Oli (1 year old sphynx) has been doing these weird twitching freak outs recently and the skin on his back starts rolling and he runs around like crazy. I looked this up and it is apparently Feline Hyperesthesia. Ever since he was a kitten, he always licks and chews his tail a lot, but it doesn't seem to bother him or end up in self mutilation. It only leaves him with a soaking wet tail that sometimes grazes my face
Anyways, I've read that this condition is something that is very mysterious, maybe even seizure related, and there are many many causes that can trigger an episode. Some of those causes being unhappiness, boredom, and stress. I really do not think that Oli is under stress, or is unhappy with his environment, or bored and needs more play. I make sure that him and my other cat are comfortable, get lots and lots of play, and have regular feeding times.
Does anyone have experience with this? Should I take him into the Vet? Could it be the type of food I am feeding him? Right now both of my cats eat Royal Canin wet and dry food. I know the controversy with Royal Canin not being completely grain-free, but it's worked for me for a long time now with no issues and so I haven't switched their food. But could diet be a factor in Feline Hyperesthesia? I am willing to do whatever it takes to try to minimize the amount of episodes Oli could have or eliminate them totally. Thank you!!