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Cat Health & Behaviour => Health & Behaviour General => Topic started by: Dawn F on June 08, 2009, 09:38:39 AM

Title: Amber odd behaviour
Post by: Dawn F on June 08, 2009, 09:38:39 AM

its happened a couple of times in the past few weeks - she starts biting at her back/base of tail and then runs at 100mph like she is trying to leave something behind then bites then runs then bites then runs - goes on for a minute or two and then she is fine - both times I've immediately flea combed her to see if anything was lurking but found nothing - any ideas??

Title: Re: Amber odd behaviour
Post by: Gillian Harvey on June 08, 2009, 12:35:07 PM

I've had exactly the same thing with Gwynnie these past few weeks! I've checked for fleas, but I only did them all few weeks ago anyway. When I go after her she looks at me as if I did something to her LOL!

Title: Re: Amber odd behaviour
Post by: Maddiesmum on June 08, 2009, 12:43:41 PM

That is one of the symptoms of hyperesthesias (not saying she has that but might be worth checking?)  Problem with it is that it is difficult to diagnose.

Title: Re: Amber odd behaviour
Post by: Dawn F on June 08, 2009, 13:19:30 PM

she doesn't have any other odd symptoms I will have a look at that though MM - I was wondering about a food allergy Gillian but I doubt if that can be it for Gwynnie as you are so careful

Title: Re: Amber odd behaviour
Post by: Maddiesmum on June 10, 2009, 14:04:11 PM

It is worth checking Dawn as it could be the start of hyperesthesia.  It probably isn't but worth investigating I think :)

Title: Re: Amber odd behaviour
Post by: alisonandarchie on June 10, 2009, 19:20:27 PM

Hope Amber settles :hug: