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Old 11-08-2009, 11:56 AM   #1
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cat acting strange

I have a 2 year old fixed male cat and recently I noticed that on occassion he will just stand there, start howling and twitching his tail. It makes me a bit nervous since he can be a biter but I don't know if this behaviour is actually the start of wanting to attack. The other cats go up to him in curiosity as to what all the noise is about. He is very affectionate cat and I also notice he is a real cling on to me lately. Anyone know about this behaviour? I have another 12 year old fixed male and the other 4 are fixed females except for one. This male has been fixed since 10 months old, I'm assuming it can't be hormonal???
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Old 11-08-2009, 12:20 PM   #2
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Re: cat acting strange

My cat does that when he wants something, usually food, or to go outside.

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hmmm, I did give him some treats and he stopped. This cat could live off treats
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Re: cat acting strange

If he howls and acts disconnected and he also arches his back and moves (rolls) the skin on his back and twitches his tail he may have Hyperethesia Syndrome. this is a neurological disorder which can also be part of allopecia (hair loss) on the cat's back.

http://www.cathealth.com/hyperesthesia.htm
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