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ArticleVeterinary research communications2026

A presumptive diagnosis of feline hyperesthesia syndrome due to stressful human-related condition: case report.

Reiner Silveira de Moraes, Milena da Silva Vieira Ribeiro, Lavínia Laís Corrêa, Hortência Purcena da Guimarães Silveira, Raquel Loren Dos Reis Paludo, Cecília Nunes Moreira, Dirceu Guilherme de Souza Ramos, Ísis Assis Braga

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Reiner Silveira de MoraesDepartment of Veterinary Clinics, School of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science, São Paulo State University (UNESP), Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil.
Milena da Silva Vieira RibeiroUniversity Center of Mineiros (UNIFIMES), Mineiros, Goiás, Brazil.
Lavínia Laís CorrêaGraduate Program in Bioscience and One Health, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Jataí, Goiás, Brazil.
Hortência Purcena da Guimarães SilveiraGraduate Program in Bioscience and One Health, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Jataí, Goiás, Brazil.
Raquel Loren Dos Reis PaludoUniversity Center of Mineiros (UNIFIMES), Mineiros, Goiás, Brazil.
Cecília Nunes MoreiraGraduate Program in Bioscience and One Health, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Jataí, Goiás, Brazil.
Dirceu Guilherme de Souza RamosGraduate Program in Bioscience and One Health, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Jataí, Goiás, Brazil.
Ísis Assis BragaGraduate Program in Bioscience and One Health, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Federal University of Jataí, Goiás, Brazil. isisbraga@ufj.edu.br.

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Abstract

Feline hyperesthesia syndrome (FHS) is a complex and poorly understood condition characterized by episodic behavioral disturbances, often associated with environmental, neurological, and psychogenic factors. This case report describes the clinical presentation, diagnostic approach, and management of a 43-month-old spayed mixed-breed female cat with a one-year history of behavioral alterations, including lumbar tremors, tail chasing, and sudden aggressive episodes. The onset of clinical signs was temporally associated with a significant environmental change, namely the birth of the owner's child, which may have acted as a potential stressor; however, a causal relationship cannot be established. Physical examination and hematological evaluation revealed no abnormalities, allowing the exclusion of systemic and dermatological diseases. Due to financial limitations, advanced neurological assessment and imaging investigations were not performed, and a presumptive diagnosis of FHS was established based on clinical history and exclusion criteria. Management was primarily based on multimodal environmental modification (MEMO) strategies aimed at reducing stress and improving behavioral welfare, with adjunctive use of a homeopathic formulation (Anizen

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Cat DiseasesHyperesthesiaStress, PsychologicalAnimalsCatsFemaleHumansAbnormal behaviorLumbar fasciculationMultimodal environmental modificationTail chasing

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