It's sad to read the amount of comments from people who think that cats with CH should be immediately euthanised. I can only assume these people have never had/met a CH cat. When I first brought my CH kitten home everyone said "just put him down". It's 2 years later and Shortbus is everybody's favourite cat.
I have a friend who has a cat with CH..His name is Max....BEAUTIFUL PERSONALITY....One day I went to visit my friend and Max made a valiant attempt to run to me....He made it about 2/3's the way to me then fell...looked around and got right back up...
What a beautiful baby Shinju is. I also have a cat with CH. I found her in the street as a kitten. I am so glad I took her home. She is sweet and loving and VERY affectionate. She used to fall into her water bowl but know she has gotten much better at it. To the person who said "Put her down..." You jerk, would you feel that way if you had a child born to MD??? What's the difference...one is an animal and one is a person?????? My cats are my children.
@Cataclysmvz The difference between animals and people is like night and day and north and south. No, I would not put my MD child down, however, as a cat lover, I would have the love to put a severe CH kitten to sleep. The quality of life I've seen, yes, with minor improvements and awesome, loving owners, is very low. It's more cruel than loving to allow severe CH cats to live. Humans are completely different. Cats are *not* children. I'd teach you the differences, but you'd likely not learn.
I just got a CH kitten. He can barely walk without falling. He can't poop with falling on his face . We use puppy mats, because he cant use the litter box. What do you use for your cat?
@KimboCayJul How old is he? I'll give him some time, as CH kittens tend to be quite unsteady. As he gets older, he'll not only get physically stronger but also learn how to compensate, and both will help with his mobility quite a bit. Until then, I found litter boxes with high sides help a lot, so that they can lean against the wall while using it. If puppy mats work for you now, that may be a temporary solution until he gets more stable on his feet and use the litter box.
@renee6510 It's a good thing that the ability to walk isn't everything in life :) Shinju manages to find lots to do every day without taking a single step.
@renee6510 Your humble opinion might be right for you but I am thankful these kitties have pet parents who appreciate their uniqueness, and CH cats have qualities that 'normal' cats NEVER develop!
What is life if you can't walk? Ask someone in a wheelchair if they are useless. They have qualities that you obviously could not imagine. Open your mind!!!
@bootysurgeon NO! Not at all. They have good muscle tone in different regions, and my CH kitty actually is very buff from having to work harder to get around.
I have a question for you. I recently adopted a CH kitten (12 weeks), I've been having to help her get to and from the litter box, and hold her head while she eats and drinks. Have your cats become a little more independent with age? I've read some articles on things that help them adjust like carpet and water therapy. Do you have any suggestions, as an owner with multiple CH cats?
@armchairapocrypha From what I've seen, both personally and from other CH owners, they certainly do "improve" over time. While their actual condition remains constant, their mobility seems to improve from combination of increased physical strength/muscle growth, and their ability to learn to compensate.
@armchairapocrypha In the meanwhile, try to find out what works for her. For example, a litterbox with lower entrance might make it easier for her to get in and out of it, or maybe a box with walls so she can lean against it while using the bathroom. Same thing for eating. I use shallow cooking pans for my girls and they each have their own "positions" that's the most comfortable for eating. Different things seem to work for different CH cats so figuring that out and providing it for them is key
@armchairapocrypha I can't necessarily talk for your cat but my CH kitten has definitely gotten "better" with age. He no longer uses the walls to walk and can actually run pretty quickly. He used to not be able to walk more than a foot before falling over. Still can't get up on the couch but has figured out how to Eat, drink and use the litter box by himself. I'm so happy you adopted a CH kitty and I hope you love her as much as I love mine.
I just found out today from the vet that this is what my kitty Fable has. She's such a sweetheart, and we love her to pieces, and from everything I've read, most CH cats can live full normal lifespans. The doctor told us that a lot of people have cats with CH put down because it can be difficult to meet their needs and a lot of people apparently can't put in the effort. Fable is a lot like Shinju in this video, especially if she is on a slick floor like linoleum. Thank you for sharing!
@Mudnailstroll Fable sounds like a wonderful little baby. It's unfortunate that so many of these kittens get put down because most people don't realize that they can live perfectly happy long lives given the right care. Shinju is my most severe but I also have 2 other girls with CH that are more mobile than her and can do just about everything other cats can do. If Fable is a young kitten she'll likely improve as she gets older too.
@Babyblue033 Fable is almost 2 years old. The vet thinks she might have a more degenerative type, as her clumsiness recently got noticeably worse. She still gets around on her own, it just takes a little extra time and effort. I try to move to different rooms because she will follow me, and I'm trying to help her exercise her muscles a bit more to build them up. I'd also consider looking into hydrotherapy, but not sure how she'd do with water.
@Mudnailstroll I'm sorry that she's gotten worse, I don't hear a lot of that happening with CH cats. Sounds like she has a great guardian to take care of her though. Helping her exercise should hopefully help. Best of luck to you and Fable.
I took 5 kittens home (less than a week old) from a shelter needing to be hand fed. 2 had CH. One lived only hours due to conditions it was found in. After 2 weeks, I began a form of physical therapy that I had seen done on young children with what I think was CP . Each limb is slowly stretched out then moved back in as if walking. With kids, 1 person was on ea limb. I did this on the kitten 2 limbs at at time. Now 10 y/o is a bit of a spaz (in a cute way), and gets around just fine.
She is an absolutely beautiful cat. I love her markings!=) I have recently lost one of my closest baby to me named Oatmeal. Sh was perfect in every way. I have been really wanting to adopt from the shelter again, but I had recently StumbleUpon cats with CH. I would love to open my home to one of these special kittys, but im afraid would a two story home be safe for them. im going to do some more research but your video inspires me more. =)
@calipologurl8 First off, I'm sorry for your loss. But I think it's wonderful that you're considering opening your home to a special needs kitty. Most CH cats are mild enough that they don't require that much extra work than normal cats and they can manage most home situations just fine, including stairs. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out a way to make it work but either way best of luck!
A co-workers cat just had a litter and 2 of them are probably CH kitties. My dog and I met one today and we are in love! These vid's have convinced me that he/she (I did look but I can't tell) can have a good quality life. He/she is not as badly affected as most of the cats Ive seen here and if your kitty is able get around and enjoy life then this little wobbly furball certainly can. Now to help find a home for her/his littermate ;) thanks so much! and bless you for your compassion.
@wanderliscious I'm so excited you're considering adopting a CH kitten! You will NOT regret it, they're the most wonderful creatures that'll amaze you every day. If the kitten seems moderate now, he/she will definitely improve greatly as he/she gets older and will most likely be able to move around just fine. Best of luck and good for you for opening your home and heart to them.
What kind of quality of life does she have if she has to lay around all day while the others play? I am all for sparing the life of animals with non-life-threatening illness, but when the animal has no life already, euthanasia should be deeply considered.
@smithtat1 She certainly is not laying around all day not being able to do anything. She drags herself around the entire apartment, is the first one at the meal time, comes over to me wanting to get my attention, and when all else fails cries to let me know she wants me to carry her around. She may not walk, but that certainly doesn't stop her from being part of everything that happens at our house.
@smithtat1 If a human were unable to walk, if their motor skills were lacking, would you suggest they be killed, because they must not be able to have a life?
@notwhatitseems I agree. I think it's rather presumptuous to assume that someone (human or animals) must not have a full and happy life if they're limited physically or mentally. What I learned from my girls is that just because you're not "normal" in the eyes of others, does not mean you don't have your own life and world where things still make sense. Happiness, and quality of life, is what you make it to be, and my girls are definitely giving their 100% to everything they do.
we have a black ch kitty and she's by far the most loving, sweetest animal i've ever had. if you're thinking about getting one you'll never regret it, and you'll probably end up with more than one.
I don't usually comment on videos, but I'm thinking about adopting a CH cat so I've been doing some research, and after reading all of those negative comments I just have to say something- you are an absolute saint! There is absolutely no justification in putting down a cat with CH. You really are an angel for taking that task on and for obviously being such a caring pet owner!!
@thehannahwiseb Thank you for your comment and I wish you best of luck if you adopt CH cats. Words cannot describe enough how happy my 3 wobbly girls make me, and regardless of what negative comments I get here I would like to think my girls are happy with me too. My girls are the brightest spot in my life :)
Have you ever concidered having a 4 wheeled Kitty-cart made for her? That way she may be able to at least get around somewhat more normally. Hell, I know how to make one. I wish I lived near you so I could help out. I feel bad not being able to do anything for this beautiful kitty.
@Graceria Yes actually we went as far as getting her fitted for a custom cart but then decided against it. Despite how she looks in my videos, she's actually quite mobile and gets around the house freely. We felt that the cart might actually limit her ability to get around. In time I might reconsider it, maybe just to help build her muscles by putting her in a cart just a few hours a day with supervision.
@scnordstrom420 Sorry, but how do you put down a cat who starts purring if you even LOOK in her way? How do you say your life is not worth saving when she is happier than all other cats that live in this house? When she loves everyone she meets? She enjoys car rides, vacations, and even purrs up a storm when having her diapers changed? Now how unfair would that be?
He didn't say she wasn't worth saving but for god's sake the thing can't even sit up!! She' only able to do what? Lay there? can she even groom herself, can she play with toys? Purring is NOT a happy noise, it's a strong emotion noise, cats who have been run over purr from pain. She could be purring because her stiff unusable muscles hurt. You're not saving her life, you're being selfish to put her through this life.
@ranapipiens89 I find it hard to argue with someone who calls her a "thing", but yes she can do more than just lay there. She eats on her own, grooms herself, interacts with other cats, play with toys, and on top of that she often goes to places with me and even accompany us on vacations.
I'm perfectly aware that purring can also indicate pain, but given that I've now lived with her for over 2 years, during which time my vet has seen her several times and given her a clean bill of health, I'm pretty confident she's not in any physical pain. But I suppose you would be a better judge of that based on watching a 1 minute video of her, rather than having cared for her daily for 730+ days and watched her thrive :)
You will be truly blessed for being so loving to these special needs kitties! Thank you for being there for them, and God bless you and them! They are precious!!
what a cut and pore kitty take good care of her or him and stop getting the kitty up that`s so mean you know that be careful with him or her under stand okay well she is cute maybe you should teach her or him how to walk okay don`t just let her go by herself and why would you put that video on youtube you are so mean well you are buitful to would you like to date my bro or meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ..............................
I know that she is not in any pain and that she is probably perfeclty healthy otherwise, but im honestly curious how can she get into the litter box if she cant walk?? Now i have a CH too and i know they develop tricks to compensate, but how can she do it without walking?
@juicebed1 At the time when this video was taken, she would sort of fling herself into the litterbox, which had a low entrance, and once done she would do the same to get out. A bit messy but definitely doable and she has been doing that since she was 4 weeks old. A few months after the video was taken however she started having trouble with the litterbox and have since been wearing a diaper. She still gets around the house just fine though and is quite active.
@SirAl3xs She was born with a neurological condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia, which basically affects her mobility. She is perfectly healthy and happy otherwise, she just cannot walk. I have 3 of these guys and she is the most severe, my 2 other CH girls can actually walk a few steps on their own while Shinju can't get herself up at all.
My cat Doodle is just as severe as Shinju. No standing at all. She doesn't know how to find her own food without guidance and she "cleans" herself by licking the air without knowing it isn't her fur. She forgets to put her tongue back in her mouth! Despite all of this, my cat purrs like crazy, loves to eat and sleeps next to my pillow contentedly each and every night. She loves me and I love her. It is that simple. As long as I can keep her clean and happy I wouldn't imagine my life without her.
But what could she do if she was on carpeting?Mine is not that severe but her legs go in 4 directions on slick flooring. She has learned to run when on carpet.
@mspowerchick Funny you should mention that, we actually did consider a cart for her and went as far as sending in her measurements to one of those companies. We ended up not going through with it but I do still wonder if it would've made a difference. She does move around quite a bit despite her condition, although we did end up putting her in a diaper as it got more difficult for her to use the litterbox as she got bigger and heavier. Good for you for taking care of disabled kitties yourself!
Poor Thing, I have a CH Kitty who is basically just as disabled. She can get a step or two in barely before falling over. A rug under their feet helps a lot though. There is no way they can keep their balance on those hardwood floors. Just a thought...Best of luck with your kitties. I have four but only my little "Martini" has CH. Of course she is the most work, but well worth it! She is such a love!
oh wow. Shes a beauty. God bless you for being so loving and caring to her! I rescued three CH girls last summer. Sheena, the most severely affected... did not make it ... but Tatijana, who is a lot like your orange kitty in ability.. and Moses, who hardly wobbles at all.. do great.
My comment was never to sugest that putting her down would be better. I like any other person who is new to CH would wonder if the kitty would be in suffering. I am a pet lover myself and a member of SPCA. I volunteer time with Fixnation and Best Friends Cat Nippers, I work with Feral Cats and colonies to support the wealth being of homeless animals. I believe in life but also am aware that sometimes you have to make decisions that are painful. I applau you for taking this responsibility.
Of all the videos of CH that I have seen, I must say this is the most serious one. How can you help an animal with this condition, how to help him/her eat and use the kitty litter. I love animals and belong to SPCA, but would it be most humane to put down? I am not one to say that this would be Ok. But how can you really help this kitty while at the same time making sure his/her wealth being is taking into consideration.
Why would it be more humane to put her down, when she enjoys life just like any other "normal" cats? When she purrs up a storm whenever anyone walks in the door, when she stumbles across the room just so she can nibble my fingers, when she has never met anyone, human or animals, who she didn't immediately love? Is there much more to life that she's missing out on just because she can't walk?
I have 3 wonderful girls with this condition, and while Shinju is definitely the worst one of the 3, she's still very much independent and actually uses the litterbox all on her own (my less severe girl actually cannot without my help) even if she does occasionally misses ;)
I think they exist in the world so that they can show us how amazing life is, and what REALLY matters in life. After years of living with my girls I'm still amazed every day at the things they do and show me :)
It's sad to read the amount of comments from people who think that cats with CH should be immediately euthanised. I can only assume these people have never had/met a CH cat. When I first brought my CH kitten home everyone said "just put him down". It's 2 years later and Shortbus is everybody's favourite cat.
msmorewood 4 days ago
I have a friend who has a cat with CH..His name is Max....BEAUTIFUL PERSONALITY....One day I went to visit my friend and Max made a valiant attempt to run to me....He made it about 2/3's the way to me then fell...looked around and got right back up...
CH cats deserve a chance if they want to fight!
SuperServal 2 weeks ago
What a beautiful baby Shinju is. I also have a cat with CH. I found her in the street as a kitten. I am so glad I took her home. She is sweet and loving and VERY affectionate. She used to fall into her water bowl but know she has gotten much better at it. To the person who said "Put her down..." You jerk, would you feel that way if you had a child born to MD??? What's the difference...one is an animal and one is a person?????? My cats are my children.
Cataclysmvz 1 month ago
@Cataclysmvz The difference between animals and people is like night and day and north and south. No, I would not put my MD child down, however, as a cat lover, I would have the love to put a severe CH kitten to sleep. The quality of life I've seen, yes, with minor improvements and awesome, loving owners, is very low. It's more cruel than loving to allow severe CH cats to live. Humans are completely different. Cats are *not* children. I'd teach you the differences, but you'd likely not learn.
ProChoiceJesus 3 days ago
Have you considered a wheel chair or physio therapy?
RaeIsGae 1 month ago
I just got a CH kitten. He can barely walk without falling. He can't poop with falling on his face . We use puppy mats, because he cant use the litter box. What do you use for your cat?
KimboCayJul 1 month ago
@KimboCayJul How old is he? I'll give him some time, as CH kittens tend to be quite unsteady. As he gets older, he'll not only get physically stronger but also learn how to compensate, and both will help with his mobility quite a bit. Until then, I found litter boxes with high sides help a lot, so that they can lean against the wall while using it. If puppy mats work for you now, that may be a temporary solution until he gets more stable on his feet and use the litter box.
Babyblue033 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
this is sad :(
toxic780 1 month ago
I love your kitties!
MamaJacqueroo 2 months ago
My humble opinion....That cat should put to sleep and let her fly to kitty heaven. What is life if you can't walk??? .....
renee6510 2 months ago
@renee6510 It's a good thing that the ability to walk isn't everything in life :) Shinju manages to find lots to do every day without taking a single step.
Babyblue033 2 months ago 5
@renee6510 Your humble opinion might be right for you but I am thankful these kitties have pet parents who appreciate their uniqueness, and CH cats have qualities that 'normal' cats NEVER develop!
What is life if you can't walk? Ask someone in a wheelchair if they are useless. They have qualities that you obviously could not imagine. Open your mind!!!
MamaJacqueroo 2 months ago 5
Will the poor baby who can't walk be afflicted with muscle atrophy from disuse?
bootysurgeon 5 months ago
@bootysurgeon NO! Not at all. They have good muscle tone in different regions, and my CH kitty actually is very buff from having to work harder to get around.
MamaJacqueroo 2 months ago
I have a question for you. I recently adopted a CH kitten (12 weeks), I've been having to help her get to and from the litter box, and hold her head while she eats and drinks. Have your cats become a little more independent with age? I've read some articles on things that help them adjust like carpet and water therapy. Do you have any suggestions, as an owner with multiple CH cats?
armchairapocrypha 7 months ago
@armchairapocrypha From what I've seen, both personally and from other CH owners, they certainly do "improve" over time. While their actual condition remains constant, their mobility seems to improve from combination of increased physical strength/muscle growth, and their ability to learn to compensate.
Babyblue033 7 months ago
@armchairapocrypha In the meanwhile, try to find out what works for her. For example, a litterbox with lower entrance might make it easier for her to get in and out of it, or maybe a box with walls so she can lean against it while using the bathroom. Same thing for eating. I use shallow cooking pans for my girls and they each have their own "positions" that's the most comfortable for eating. Different things seem to work for different CH cats so figuring that out and providing it for them is key
Babyblue033 7 months ago
@armchairapocrypha I can't necessarily talk for your cat but my CH kitten has definitely gotten "better" with age. He no longer uses the walls to walk and can actually run pretty quickly. He used to not be able to walk more than a foot before falling over. Still can't get up on the couch but has figured out how to Eat, drink and use the litter box by himself. I'm so happy you adopted a CH kitty and I hope you love her as much as I love mine.
satnightride 4 months ago 2
carpet would help. it is slippery otherwise, which makes it more difficult in light of their condition. good luck
needingfreedom 7 months ago
I just found out today from the vet that this is what my kitty Fable has. She's such a sweetheart, and we love her to pieces, and from everything I've read, most CH cats can live full normal lifespans. The doctor told us that a lot of people have cats with CH put down because it can be difficult to meet their needs and a lot of people apparently can't put in the effort. Fable is a lot like Shinju in this video, especially if she is on a slick floor like linoleum. Thank you for sharing!
Mudnailstroll 8 months ago
@Mudnailstroll Fable sounds like a wonderful little baby. It's unfortunate that so many of these kittens get put down because most people don't realize that they can live perfectly happy long lives given the right care. Shinju is my most severe but I also have 2 other girls with CH that are more mobile than her and can do just about everything other cats can do. If Fable is a young kitten she'll likely improve as she gets older too.
Babyblue033 8 months ago
@Babyblue033 Fable is almost 2 years old. The vet thinks she might have a more degenerative type, as her clumsiness recently got noticeably worse. She still gets around on her own, it just takes a little extra time and effort. I try to move to different rooms because she will follow me, and I'm trying to help her exercise her muscles a bit more to build them up. I'd also consider looking into hydrotherapy, but not sure how she'd do with water.
Mudnailstroll 8 months ago
@Mudnailstroll I'm sorry that she's gotten worse, I don't hear a lot of that happening with CH cats. Sounds like she has a great guardian to take care of her though. Helping her exercise should hopefully help. Best of luck to you and Fable.
Babyblue033 8 months ago
Keep up your kind work! You are wonderful for showing others the joys even 'different' cats can bring joy.
TNRnhFerals 8 months ago
I took 5 kittens home (less than a week old) from a shelter needing to be hand fed. 2 had CH. One lived only hours due to conditions it was found in. After 2 weeks, I began a form of physical therapy that I had seen done on young children with what I think was CP . Each limb is slowly stretched out then moved back in as if walking. With kids, 1 person was on ea limb. I did this on the kitten 2 limbs at at time. Now 10 y/o is a bit of a spaz (in a cute way), and gets around just fine.
TNRnhFerals 8 months ago
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TNRnhFerals 8 months ago
This video is all about the tabby cat desperately trying to casually stroll across the background.
solo1y 9 months ago 2
@solo1y Haha, yes. That's Kiro, my other CH cat who is obviously much less affected but still quite wobbly.
Babyblue033 9 months ago
She is an absolutely beautiful cat. I love her markings!=) I have recently lost one of my closest baby to me named Oatmeal. Sh was perfect in every way. I have been really wanting to adopt from the shelter again, but I had recently StumbleUpon cats with CH. I would love to open my home to one of these special kittys, but im afraid would a two story home be safe for them. im going to do some more research but your video inspires me more. =)
calipologurl8 9 months ago
@calipologurl8 First off, I'm sorry for your loss. But I think it's wonderful that you're considering opening your home to a special needs kitty. Most CH cats are mild enough that they don't require that much extra work than normal cats and they can manage most home situations just fine, including stairs. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out a way to make it work but either way best of luck!
Babyblue033 9 months ago
If I get the chance, I'd adopt a CH kitty in a heartbeat and spoil it rotten. I think they're adorable, really (:
iRainbowUnicorn 10 months ago
A co-workers cat just had a litter and 2 of them are probably CH kitties. My dog and I met one today and we are in love! These vid's have convinced me that he/she (I did look but I can't tell) can have a good quality life. He/she is not as badly affected as most of the cats Ive seen here and if your kitty is able get around and enjoy life then this little wobbly furball certainly can. Now to help find a home for her/his littermate ;) thanks so much! and bless you for your compassion.
wanderliscious 10 months ago
@wanderliscious I'm so excited you're considering adopting a CH kitten! You will NOT regret it, they're the most wonderful creatures that'll amaze you every day. If the kitten seems moderate now, he/she will definitely improve greatly as he/she gets older and will most likely be able to move around just fine. Best of luck and good for you for opening your home and heart to them.
Babyblue033 10 months ago
What kind of quality of life does she have if she has to lay around all day while the others play? I am all for sparing the life of animals with non-life-threatening illness, but when the animal has no life already, euthanasia should be deeply considered.
smithtat1 11 months ago
@smithtat1 She certainly is not laying around all day not being able to do anything. She drags herself around the entire apartment, is the first one at the meal time, comes over to me wanting to get my attention, and when all else fails cries to let me know she wants me to carry her around. She may not walk, but that certainly doesn't stop her from being part of everything that happens at our house.
Babyblue033 11 months ago 2
@smithtat1 If a human were unable to walk, if their motor skills were lacking, would you suggest they be killed, because they must not be able to have a life?
How is a cat any different?
notwhatitseems 10 months ago 3
@notwhatitseems I agree. I think it's rather presumptuous to assume that someone (human or animals) must not have a full and happy life if they're limited physically or mentally. What I learned from my girls is that just because you're not "normal" in the eyes of others, does not mean you don't have your own life and world where things still make sense. Happiness, and quality of life, is what you make it to be, and my girls are definitely giving their 100% to everything they do.
Babyblue033 10 months ago
we have a black ch kitty and she's by far the most loving, sweetest animal i've ever had. if you're thinking about getting one you'll never regret it, and you'll probably end up with more than one.
zbyszek654 11 months ago
I don't usually comment on videos, but I'm thinking about adopting a CH cat so I've been doing some research, and after reading all of those negative comments I just have to say something- you are an absolute saint! There is absolutely no justification in putting down a cat with CH. You really are an angel for taking that task on and for obviously being such a caring pet owner!!
thehannahwiseb 11 months ago 5
@thehannahwiseb Thank you for your comment and I wish you best of luck if you adopt CH cats. Words cannot describe enough how happy my 3 wobbly girls make me, and regardless of what negative comments I get here I would like to think my girls are happy with me too. My girls are the brightest spot in my life :)
Babyblue033 11 months ago
Have you ever concidered having a 4 wheeled Kitty-cart made for her? That way she may be able to at least get around somewhat more normally. Hell, I know how to make one. I wish I lived near you so I could help out. I feel bad not being able to do anything for this beautiful kitty.
Graceria 11 months ago
@Graceria Yes actually we went as far as getting her fitted for a custom cart but then decided against it. Despite how she looks in my videos, she's actually quite mobile and gets around the house freely. We felt that the cart might actually limit her ability to get around. In time I might reconsider it, maybe just to help build her muscles by putting her in a cart just a few hours a day with supervision.
Babyblue033 11 months ago
I want a cat like this...
ingridfun 11 months ago
Too all of you who take the time and effort to love and care for such cats, you're all fucking awesome!
Povidius 11 months ago
AWH. she cant even do anything. pooooor baby. <3333
aubreybradt 11 months ago
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omg so sad... put her down.. thats not a good life to live poor thing I feel so bad for them.
scnordstrom420 1 year ago
@scnordstrom420 Sorry, but how do you put down a cat who starts purring if you even LOOK in her way? How do you say your life is not worth saving when she is happier than all other cats that live in this house? When she loves everyone she meets? She enjoys car rides, vacations, and even purrs up a storm when having her diapers changed? Now how unfair would that be?
Babyblue033 1 year ago 38
@Babyblue033
He didn't say she wasn't worth saving but for god's sake the thing can't even sit up!! She' only able to do what? Lay there? can she even groom herself, can she play with toys? Purring is NOT a happy noise, it's a strong emotion noise, cats who have been run over purr from pain. She could be purring because her stiff unusable muscles hurt. You're not saving her life, you're being selfish to put her through this life.
ranapipiens89 11 months ago
@ranapipiens89 I find it hard to argue with someone who calls her a "thing", but yes she can do more than just lay there. She eats on her own, grooms herself, interacts with other cats, play with toys, and on top of that she often goes to places with me and even accompany us on vacations.
Babyblue033 11 months ago 17
I'm perfectly aware that purring can also indicate pain, but given that I've now lived with her for over 2 years, during which time my vet has seen her several times and given her a clean bill of health, I'm pretty confident she's not in any physical pain. But I suppose you would be a better judge of that based on watching a 1 minute video of her, rather than having cared for her daily for 730+ days and watched her thrive :)
Babyblue033 11 months ago 4
You will be truly blessed for being so loving to these special needs kitties! Thank you for being there for them, and God bless you and them! They are precious!!
TheAnn1948 1 year ago
Do you know if there is any particular treatments that can be done to help reduce CH's effects?
martinsmith01 1 year ago
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SabirXD 1 year ago
what a cut and pore kitty take good care of her or him and stop getting the kitty up that`s so mean you know that be careful with him or her under stand okay well she is cute maybe you should teach her or him how to walk okay don`t just let her go by herself and why would you put that video on youtube you are so mean well you are buitful to would you like to date my bro or meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ..............................
SabirXD 1 year ago
I know that she is not in any pain and that she is probably perfeclty healthy otherwise, but im honestly curious how can she get into the litter box if she cant walk?? Now i have a CH too and i know they develop tricks to compensate, but how can she do it without walking?
juicebed1 1 year ago
@juicebed1 At the time when this video was taken, she would sort of fling herself into the litterbox, which had a low entrance, and once done she would do the same to get out. A bit messy but definitely doable and she has been doing that since she was 4 weeks old. A few months after the video was taken however she started having trouble with the litterbox and have since been wearing a diaper. She still gets around the house just fine though and is quite active.
Babyblue033 1 year ago 2
why he/she cant walk? :((( poor cat
SirAl3xs 1 year ago
@SirAl3xs She was born with a neurological condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia, which basically affects her mobility. She is perfectly healthy and happy otherwise, she just cannot walk. I have 3 of these guys and she is the most severe, my 2 other CH girls can actually walk a few steps on their own while Shinju can't get herself up at all.
Babyblue033 1 year ago
My cat Doodle is just as severe as Shinju. No standing at all. She doesn't know how to find her own food without guidance and she "cleans" herself by licking the air without knowing it isn't her fur. She forgets to put her tongue back in her mouth! Despite all of this, my cat purrs like crazy, loves to eat and sleeps next to my pillow contentedly each and every night. She loves me and I love her. It is that simple. As long as I can keep her clean and happy I wouldn't imagine my life without her.
12julisa 1 year ago
i'm in tears its heart breaking ... poor kitties ... thanks for taking care of them and not putting them down like some would do
luvyouOonot 1 year ago
i feel so bad for laughing at this D': just the part where the other cat walked by :(
cowsrul18 1 year ago
I died when that other cat walked in, so funny! I know its wrong to laugh, but what can you do ;p
theTdawgYo 1 year ago
But what could she do if she was on carpeting?Mine is not that severe but her legs go in 4 directions on slick flooring. She has learned to run when on carpet.
lynnehngrfrd 1 year ago
@mspowerchick Funny you should mention that, we actually did consider a cart for her and went as far as sending in her measurements to one of those companies. We ended up not going through with it but I do still wonder if it would've made a difference. She does move around quite a bit despite her condition, although we did end up putting her in a diaper as it got more difficult for her to use the litterbox as she got bigger and heavier. Good for you for taking care of disabled kitties yourself!
Babyblue033 1 year ago
I would love to care for one of these cats.
SpecialKyo 1 year ago 2
Im so sorry that she has this disorber, but atleast you are caring for all of them. :]
ForeverxCj 1 year ago
have you considered getting it a little seat or something so it's not always on it's side?
missedagain 2 years ago
Poor Thing, I have a CH Kitty who is basically just as disabled. She can get a step or two in barely before falling over. A rug under their feet helps a lot though. There is no way they can keep their balance on those hardwood floors. Just a thought...Best of luck with your kitties. I have four but only my little "Martini" has CH. Of course she is the most work, but well worth it! She is such a love!
chkittyluva 2 years ago
Wow! Shinju is almost as bad as Nerp. I didn't think I would see another CH cat that bad ...
ebl725 2 years ago
oh wow. Shes a beauty. God bless you for being so loving and caring to her! I rescued three CH girls last summer. Sheena, the most severely affected... did not make it ... but Tatijana, who is a lot like your orange kitty in ability.. and Moses, who hardly wobbles at all.. do great.
djetazabog 2 years ago 2
My comment was never to sugest that putting her down would be better. I like any other person who is new to CH would wonder if the kitty would be in suffering. I am a pet lover myself and a member of SPCA. I volunteer time with Fixnation and Best Friends Cat Nippers, I work with Feral Cats and colonies to support the wealth being of homeless animals. I believe in life but also am aware that sometimes you have to make decisions that are painful. I applau you for taking this responsibility.
D5366914 2 years ago
Of all the videos of CH that I have seen, I must say this is the most serious one. How can you help an animal with this condition, how to help him/her eat and use the kitty litter. I love animals and belong to SPCA, but would it be most humane to put down? I am not one to say that this would be Ok. But how can you really help this kitty while at the same time making sure his/her wealth being is taking into consideration.
D5366914 2 years ago
Why would it be more humane to put her down, when she enjoys life just like any other "normal" cats? When she purrs up a storm whenever anyone walks in the door, when she stumbles across the room just so she can nibble my fingers, when she has never met anyone, human or animals, who she didn't immediately love? Is there much more to life that she's missing out on just because she can't walk?
Babyblue033 2 years ago
I have 3 wonderful girls with this condition, and while Shinju is definitely the worst one of the 3, she's still very much independent and actually uses the litterbox all on her own (my less severe girl actually cannot without my help) even if she does occasionally misses ;)
I think they exist in the world so that they can show us how amazing life is, and what REALLY matters in life. After years of living with my girls I'm still amazed every day at the things they do and show me :)
Babyblue033 2 years ago
shinju is very lucky to have you. we just rescued a ch kitty and she has quickly become a favorite. very much worth the extra work that they require.
zbyszek654 2 years ago