Feline hyperesthesia is a medical condition affecting some cats, marked by an extreme sensitivity of the skin, especially around the back and the base of the tail. This disorder can make your cat ...

Dear Dr. Fox: My old cat is suffering from hyperesthesia syndrome. Are there any home remedies that I can try for him? M.K., St. Louis ...

My daughter owns a mixed breed cat that is very aggressive at times and can seem to almost act neurotic. She did some research on this condition. Apparently, it’s called Hyperesthesia Syndrome. The ...

Q I know you have dealt with this subject before, but what exactly is cat hyperesthesia? I think my 6-month-old kitten may have it, as she has suddenly started rolling around and yowling, especially ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — In what truly epitomized the title of his TV show, "My Cat From Hell," feline behaviorist Jackson Galaxy is calling his attempt to tame the Portland cat notorious for attacking a baby ...

Hyperesthesia is a heightened sensitivity to stimuli. It may affect any of the senses but often involves touch, pain, and temperature sensations. We take in the world around us through our senses.