My cat has Feline Hyperesthesia. Will he need medication for life?

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About a month and a half ago Toby started attacking his tal. I took him to the vet and he was diagnosed with Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome. My question is, if I put him under drug treatment will Toby get better within time or will he have to be under medication for life? Also, will a solution be getting his tail amputated? Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 1 year and 3 months old | 10 lbs

Vanessa Yeager DVM MPH · Accepted Answer

Hi there and thanks for posting on Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! If your veterinarian has diagnosed Toby with this condition, it can be treated with anti-anxiety/depressant medications and certain supplements such as L-theanine. It may take several weeks to see results of the medications but can be very beneficial for cases such as Toby's. Sometimes patients are kept on the medications for a year or more and then slowly weaned off. Amputation is generally not recommended unless there is a medical issue directly with the tail. Feline Hyperesthesia Syndrome is usually closely related to anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder and may manifest in other ways (such as excessive licking or grooming behaviors) even if the tail was removed. I hope this helps and I wish you and Toby the best!

My cat has Feline Hyperesthesia. Will he need medication for life?

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