Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Feline Hyperesthesia, also known as rippling skin disease or rolling skin disease, is a neuromuscular disorder in cats characterized by abnormal behavior and increased skin sensitivity. Conventional treatment typically includes medication to reduce the frequency and severity of episodes. However, complementary therapies have shown potential as an effective alternative, especially given the side effects associated with conventional medications. Under this perspective, homeopathy has emerged as a significant therapeutic tool. This case report presents the homeopathic treatment of a 20-month-old cat diagnosed with Feline Hyperesthesia. The homeopathic medicines prescribed were Apis mellifera, Hypericum perforatum, Natrum muriaticum, and Staphysagria, following the principles of pathogenetic similarity and the Law of Similars. After 30 days of treatment, the cat exhibited fewer, shorter episodes of hyperesthesia and, after 180 days, the animal was symptom-free. The patient remains asymptomatic, totaling 460 days without any episodes. This case highlights the potential of homeopathy as a therapeutic option for treating Feline Hyperesthesia.
Source: PubVet
Authors: Ana Catarina Viana Valle, Maria Luisa Pereira Viana Valle, Aloísio Cunha de Carvalho
Institution: Universidade de Brasília
Language: English
Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $76
OpenAlex ID: W4404853989