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Feline Hyperesthesia

by Cathy L. - September 21, 2009

Hi Steve-

I have a new patient coming in for exam, having been dx w/ this syndrome. I'm trying to understand the "creepy/crawly" sensation these cats must have. Would this be considered a wind syndrome? Sounds like a nervous system working overtime, as in seizures.

This cat has had 1 bout of uveitis 3 yrs back, otherwise healthy according to rDVM's records!

I'm sure it'll be more clear when I see her, but wanted to start thinking about herbs. I see on the CAVM archives one homeopath has had luck w/ hi dose Belladonna, so I'll read on that remedy, too. I imagine the crazed Belladonna state will very much fit, at least during her episodes!

Thanks so much,

:)Cathy L.

PS- Your lecture at AHVMA has made me serious about getting the carbs out of our house!! Thanks again.

by naturevet

September 21, 2009

Now if I can get the carbs out of mine....!

Yes, we look at feline hyperesthesia as a Wind Damp Heat invasion. San Ren Tang works well, especially when combined with the other herbs mentioned in the Manual of Natural Veterinary Medicine. Any Wind Damp invasion is present only because of internal Damp accumulation, so a diet change is usually essential as well. Rather than worrying about food allergens, the big thing to avoid is processed and carbohydrate based food. Raw often works great. Avoid any obvious allergies, but otherwise SRT plus a raw or home-cooked diet should be enough.

Good luck,

Steve

by jodivt

August 7, 2018

From an acupuncture perspective, I seem to remember that feline hyperesthesia is peripherally-induced seizures. Since it is a Wind Cold Damp (invasion), would you be looking at sedating BL40, perhaps needling BL22, along with other Wind and Damp expelling/dispelling points which would mimic the action of SRT?

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