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 ...

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.