~3 mo. old - Puu, Maru Play! Cerebellar hypoplasia

Video of my two cats, Puu (calico) and Maru (tortie) when they were about three to four months old. They are from the same litter, but Maru was born with cerebellar hypoplasia. As you can tell, her motor skills primarily are effected; she's unique in that the cerebellar seems to effect only the lower half of her body.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• cerebellar
• hypoplasia
• puu
• maru
• kitten
• cat
• play
• funny

[EvilJason85]

Has the black one cerebellar hypoplasia?

[sacredneko]

The black one (she's actually tortie color, but mostly black), yes. =)

[ShrlockHolms]

Just so you know, your cat's case isn't unique. Technically, any case of cerebellar hypoplasia are unique because it depends on what parts of the cerebellum is cute. Personally, I wouldn't call it unique because of its disability, but rather for its personality.

[sacredneko]

I just went by what the vet (trained professional) told me. Just so you know.

[nayhem]

hypoplasia + hardwood = cruel? Certainly doesn't sound like fun. I would carpet a mansion for a cat like that.

[sacredneko]

I assure you, CH cats can live just fine on hardwood floors. They learn what they can and can't do, like any other cat. If Maru wants on the couch, she sits at the foot of it and squeaks for someone to let her up. She can get off without there being a problem. Slam your head into the ground a few times, and you learn quickly how to rearrange your paws to just flop your back feet, or roll off onto your stomach. They get more comfy on their feet with time.

[bouchayz]

0:14 woops, that floor was recently waxed !

adorable.

[ts15210]

My cat has this disorder as well, please see my page.

[area51750]

what a good kitty!

[fugginwha]

i want ch cat

[squarefrog]

I've been watching lots of videos of cats with CH. I think they are super cute. I don't feel sorry for them, as they seem perfectly happy. In fact in most of the videos they seem happier than other cats!

[VTacoKitty]

Aw, poor thing I feel sorry for her-but she has a loving home and I'm sure you take care of your kitty! God Bless! :D