by Frank Will

Created on: November 05, 2009   Last Updated: November 06, 2009

Feline hyperesthesia syndrome is perhaps one on the scariest experiences you will ever have with your cat as it can appear almost like your cat has become possessed, even for a short period. There are some experts that link this disease to Rippling skin disease, while there are others that suggest it is much more than that.

But whatever this condition actually is, a very calm and relaxed cat can turn suddenly ferocious to the point that they are a threat not only to you, but to themselves.

Cats throughout history have had a reputation for being very mystical to the point of being spiritual, while they have also has been portrayed as being possessed or down right scary in some cases. They can literally stare down almost any living creature without the slightest body movement or blinking of their eyes.

They can also stare at what appears to be absolutely nothing that you can see, but to them it appears very real. If you are a cat lover, you have seen this more than once.

It is than that they seem to demonstrate extremely bizarre behaviors, and unless you know otherwise, you would almost swear that this staring at nothing was a sign that they might be possessed as they suddenly become absolutely maniac in nature and can attack anything. In most cases, they attack themselves with severe biting and an uncontrolled tail that seems to be possessed all by itself.

However, it is most likely what has just occurred in this mystical and lovable cat of yours is not anything even close to a possession, but rather Feline hyperesthesia syndrome.

This condition is also referred to as FHS as well as psycho motor epilepsy, and it is generally much deeper and wider in symptoms that cats rippling skin disease, although the skin can ripple, which itself is frightening enough. But with this condition, it appears that not only has the skin become infected, but the nervous and muscular systems as well. This mysterious disease can affect any breed at any age, but for some reason, it appears to affect purebreds more often.

The breeds especially at risk are Himalayans, Burmese, Abyssinian, and Siamese.

Signs and symptoms:

FHS will show you several signs and symptoms and some can look as if they literally explode out of no where and for absolutely no reason, but in most all cases there is a definitive underlying cause, despite what some experts believe.

The first set of symptoms that may occur are sudden bouts, as there are usually more than just one, of extremely bizarre actions that

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