My cat has feline hyperesthesia. What's the best way to manage it?

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I'm 99.9% positive my cat (Chole) has feline hyperesthesia syndrome, what is the best way to get this issue under control? Pet's info: Cat | American Shorthair | Female | spayed | 2 years and 4 months old | 17 lbs

Jennifer Summerfield, DVM CPDT-KA · Accepted Answer

Poor Chole! If she does have feline hyperesthesia syndrome, this condition can often be successfully treated with steroids such as prednisone, a pain medication called gabapentin, and sometimes even an anti-seizure medication called phenobarbital. It can take some trial and error to find the best medication (or combination of meds) to control symptoms in some cats, but these three drugs are often a good starting point. All of these are prescription medications, so I would recommend taking Chole to the vet for an exam to discuss this issue and get her started on appropriate treatment.

My cat has feline hyperesthesia. What's the best way to manage it?

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