Feline hyperesthesia syndrome is mostly seen in young cats under five years of age but can affect older cats as well. Vets describe this disorder as a neurotransmitter malfunction, meaning that it is similar to the panic attacks we as humans can experience. This disorder is seen more commonly in Burmese, Siamese, Abyssinian, and Himalayan breeds.

Many of the cats who are diagnosed with feline hyperesthesia syndrome tend to excessively groom themselves to the point of mutilation. Skin twitching and tail lashing is also seen, followed by sudden bursts of activity such as darting around wildly. This behavior can range anywhere from mild skin twitching to actual seizures. There are even some cats who become aggressive during these episodes and will attack their companion pets or even their owners. Cats who exhibit signs of being under stress tend to be more at risk.

A diagnosis must be done by an MRI specialist in order to rule out physiological conditions such as epilepsy, spinal problems, and skin conditions. Medication can usually control this disorder.

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Since your kitten’s body is going to go through major transformations in a short period of time (doubling in size several times in just mere months), good quality protein and nutrients will play an essential role.

Kittens should be eating four meals a day after weaning until they’re four or five months old. You can reduce it to three meals a day at this time if you wish, but it is fine to leave it at four. At six months of age, if you are planning on feeding on a schedule, you may then reduce meals to two or three times a day. If you are going to do free-choice feeding, provide your kittens with a growth-formula food at all times until they reach one year of age. At this time you may switch to an adult-formula. Make sure that all kittens are eating successfully without any problems and are gaining the appropriate weight if you are free-choice feeding. Be sure to replace food often and keep the bowl clean by washing it frequently to keep the food fresh and appealing to your kittens. It may even be a good idea to set up more than one feeding and water station if you have several kittens.

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Black Widow, Brown Recluse and tarantula spiders are severely dangerous. If you actually see your cat get bitten, take her to the vet right away. The site of the bite may be extremely painful. The cat may have difficulty breathing, develop a fever, and go into shock. Some spider bites will even lead to necrosis or abscesses without showing any acute signs at all. Immediate emergency care is very important, I can’t stress this enough.

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