A feline facial mutilation syndrome named Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome has been recognized in the UK since the 1990's. There have been several suspected cases of this syndrome in New Zealand and Australia.
The purpose of this website is to raise awareness and gather information about the occurence of Feline Orofacial Pain Syndrome in New Zealand and Australia. Information provided will help characterize the syndrome.
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We are currently collecting case reports.
Please contact us with your thoughts, experiences or case reports.
Information
There is more information about feline orofacial pain syndrome here.
two videos of a cat with feline orofacial pain syndrome can be found here:
An information sheet written by Claire Rusbridge BVMS PhD DECVN MRCVS RCVS, a European specialist in veterinary neurology can be found here. Much of the information on this website is derived from here and we recommend that you read it.
DNA Submission Forms
Dr Claire Rusbridge is coordinating a project on feline orofacial pain syndrome. DNA and Phenotype information and submission forms for this project are available here. Claires contact details can be found at the bottom of Form 1 and Form 2.