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Twitching Cats – Demystifying Feline Hyperesthesia

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  • Twitching Cats – Demystifying Feline Hyperesthesia
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Possible common dermatological causes of symptoms of Feline Hyperaesthesia Syndrome (FHS) in cats include:
A) Flea allergy dermatitis, feline acne, and stud tail
B) Flea allergy dermatitis, food hypersensitivities, and feline atopic syndrome
C) Any skin condition that causes pruritis
D) Pemphigus foliaceus, neoplastic skin conditions
E) B, C and D
 
FHS requires a multidisciplinary approach to management to include consideration of dermatological, neurological, musculoskeletal and behavioural diagnostics and treatment.
True
False
 
How many meals will a domestic cat in the wild eat on a daily basis?
4-5
4-8
10-20
Over 20
 
If there is no evidence of any skin lesions on a suspected FHS cat and all basic skin testing was negative, would you recommend to the owner to proceed with further work up such as an elimination diet trial and/or flea treatment trial?
Yes
No
Depends on the severity of signs
 
How do cats communicate when they feel threatened?
Using scent, posturing and vocalisations
By increasing distance using fight-flight-freeze or fiddle
By striking out with their claws and teeth
 
What laboratory testing would you performed for your minimum database in a suspected FHS case?
Complete blood count, serum biochemistry, urine protein: creatinine ratio
Complete blood count, serum biochemistry, urinalysis, FIV and FeLV serology and Toxoplasma paired titres
Complete blood count, serum biochemistry, urinalysis, FIV and FeLV serology and Toxoplasma IgG titre
Complete blood count, renal panel, urinalysis, FIV and FeLV serology and Toxoplasma paired titres
 
What are the first line and second line drugs recommended for initial medical management of FHS?
Cyclosporin and gabapentin
Gabapentin and fluoxetine
Gabapentin and topiramate
Gabapentin and prednisolone
 
How many “pillars” are there to consider when optimising a cats’ environment?
4
5
Between 3-5
10
 
Cats are social animals; therefore they benefit from group play sessions with their owners and other cats in the household.
True
False
 
Feliway Friends is a synthetic analog of a feline pheromone that is produced from:
The face and cheek glands
Around the mammary gland area of a lactating queen
The cheek glands of kittens that are still feeding from their queen
The interdigital areas on the paw pads