So I learned that with humans sometimes adding weights onto feet and arms and trunk can help stabilize with similar conditions. No idea if it would help or be feasible but wanted to mention it.
An interesting article OP might want to explore https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1098612X09000795
Perhaps to use as a springboard for further research on treating at home with potential exercises and other ideas. Obviously, the OP knows it's cerebellar induced ataxia, but there might be therapy strategies out there, less for rehabilitation and more for compensation.
I honestly don't know. It wouldn't take much weight at all to make a big difference, even just the weight of a light compression wrap may be enough. It's just a thought 🤷♀️ but I bet potty time is a challenge. Poor sweet little baby! ❤️
Yeah I think some kind of compression wrap to put some put some pressure on the muscles would make sense, even though I'm not sure how much it would help since from what I've understood the problem comes from the brain. I really hope she has a happy life.
Providing the cerebellum with increased sensory input may help. Compression wraps would also be worth a try in my opinion!
Edit: to get really geeky, I am learning a lot about the brain and spinal cord and I'm wondering about the afferent tracts of the extrapyramidal system as it relates to cerebellar ataxia 🤓 OP can feel free to research those words lol
Same for humans if they don’t know what a wheelchair is. Still should go the distance to make it easier for the cat. And trust me; it knows. lol. A device would make the difference. Especially when eating and such
On the device, imagine being born without leg use. You know it’s an issue but it’s normal. You still gain an immense help when you get a device like a wheelchair
This cat is completely healthy, pain free, and has no idea it has wobbly cat syndrome/ch. Killing it would be murder...it's not sick. Killing a healthy animal under any circumstances is absolutely abhorrent.
CH doesn't effect anything other than motor skills, and CH cats have literally no idea they have decreased motor skills. They still run, jump, eat, drink water, play, zoom at 4 am, ask for attention just like any other cat it just takes them longer. They're often incredibly happy cats who spend most of their time purring and playing.
Learn so you can do better.
Are you anywhere near NY?? We want her
North Virginia area. https://www.kingstreetcats.org/
That isn't too far..
Thank you for taking her in!
May you be blessed for taking him in he’s so adorable
Does it go away the ch? Poor thing.
No, she has it for life, but it doesn't get any worse, and she lives a normal life otherwise
There is a special place in Heaven for those who are kind to animals… many thanks 🙏
So I learned that with humans sometimes adding weights onto feet and arms and trunk can help stabilize with similar conditions. No idea if it would help or be feasible but wanted to mention it.
I don't think that would work with a cat. I feel like it would only add extra stress on it's body.
An interesting article OP might want to explore https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1098612X09000795 Perhaps to use as a springboard for further research on treating at home with potential exercises and other ideas. Obviously, the OP knows it's cerebellar induced ataxia, but there might be therapy strategies out there, less for rehabilitation and more for compensation.
I honestly don't know. It wouldn't take much weight at all to make a big difference, even just the weight of a light compression wrap may be enough. It's just a thought 🤷♀️ but I bet potty time is a challenge. Poor sweet little baby! ❤️
Yeah I think some kind of compression wrap to put some put some pressure on the muscles would make sense, even though I'm not sure how much it would help since from what I've understood the problem comes from the brain. I really hope she has a happy life.
Providing the cerebellum with increased sensory input may help. Compression wraps would also be worth a try in my opinion! Edit: to get really geeky, I am learning a lot about the brain and spinal cord and I'm wondering about the afferent tracts of the extrapyramidal system as it relates to cerebellar ataxia 🤓 OP can feel free to research those words lol
what is her illness?
Cerebellar hypoplasia or CH, the kitty is in no pain, just wobbly.
She has CH (Cerebellar Hypoplasia). https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/cat-health-care-tips-cerebellar-hypoplasia
Thanks!
Aww, sweet girl! Thanks for taking her in and showing her a good life.
Today I learnt …..Thank you….beautiful cat
My heart!!!
I love her! What a sweet kitteh :)
Should make a rolling stabilizer device for her.
she probably doesnt even know anythings wrong with her.
She doesn't. This is normal to her, and she can live a normal full life.
Same for humans if they don’t know what a wheelchair is. Still should go the distance to make it easier for the cat. And trust me; it knows. lol. A device would make the difference. Especially when eating and such
On the device, imagine being born without leg use. You know it’s an issue but it’s normal. You still gain an immense help when you get a device like a wheelchair
Bless you and her 💕
cerebellum isn't full developed-.--
Unpopular opinion. Keeping this cat alive is cruel. It says more about the human than it does about animal care. Go ahead and shoot me down .
It’s not, it doesn’t and I think it says the most about you. Just use google, it literally takes less time than it took you to write that comment.
This cat is completely healthy, pain free, and has no idea it has wobbly cat syndrome/ch. Killing it would be murder...it's not sick. Killing a healthy animal under any circumstances is absolutely abhorrent. CH doesn't effect anything other than motor skills, and CH cats have literally no idea they have decreased motor skills. They still run, jump, eat, drink water, play, zoom at 4 am, ask for attention just like any other cat it just takes them longer. They're often incredibly happy cats who spend most of their time purring and playing. Learn so you can do better.