The link between neurology and behavior in veterinary medicine: A review

Amadei, Eleonora; Cantile, Carlo; Gazzano, Angelo; Pierantoni, Ludovica; Mariti, Chiara

doi:10.1016/j.jveb.2021.07.003

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Scent as a trigger of feline hyperaesthesia syndrome

McPeake,

Peregrin,

Hepple

et al. 2024

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This is the first documented case of scent triggering episodes of feline hyperaesthesia syndrome (FHS). A 1‐year and 5‐month‐old cat was referred to the feline clinic with a 5‐month history of generalised twitching of the dorsum, vocalising, compulsive grooming and darting/running episodes. A diagnosis of FHS was made following exclusion of other differential diagnoses. The cat had co‐morbid behaviour problems and was referred to the behaviour clinic. Triggers for FHS were explored: most episodes were unpredictable and without a consistent trigger; the cat was diagnosed with attention seeking and frustration‐related problems. A behaviour modification programme was developed, and a detailed diary was kept. Improvements were reported in general behaviour, as well as frequency and intensity of episodes of FHS. Episodes of FHS continued sporadically and were clearly linked to scent triggers (scented candles, cigarette smoke, cooking spices). Scent should be therefore be considered as a potential trigger for episodes of FHS.

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