My Buddy...cat with cerebellar hypoplasia

Buddy has cerebellar hypoplasia...what he lacks in motor skills he makes up for in love. We have built a huge cat enclosure for Buddy ...he can lay outside when ever he chooses and enjoy the birds and fresh air. He also has a new friend...Louie...a coton de tulear who is 9 months old and plays with Buddy and is his best friend. We also had to move a litter box into the dining room because Buddy just couldn't make it to the other two...he is so much happier...I will get over it being in the dining room...lol He is healthy and happy.

Category:

Pets & Animals

Tags:

• cerebellar
• CH
• hypoplasia

[cbrcrx]

Hey our pregnant rescue kitty had 5 kittens in April and 3 had CH. We decided to keep one of them but I was curious as to how you can get them to use the litter if they can barely stand. Please let me know how you do that! Thanks!

[sherry4620]

@cbrcrx Hi and thank you for keeping one...what I do is use a plastic storage bin they have the height that you need....you dont need the lid...now cut a big opening on one end but leave about 3-4 inches on the bottom. I use everclear litter but freshstep is good too....fill it atleast 3-4 deep. Put it in an area where they can get to easily. This way when the go in the box they can lean against the side of the box to get in and out and the cat will most likey lay to go to the bathroom.

[tagategirl]

Can anyone answer this question for me? I might get the chance to bring home a kitten that has cerebellar hypoplasia ,will there be a chance of my other cats getting distemper from this Kitten? In all these videos of these cats and kittens that have this condition, they all look healthy to me.

[sherry4620]

@tagategirl A ch cat won't give another cat anything as long as they are vaccinated. They don't carry anything that caused this...sometimes the mother had distember which hurt the babies cerebellum...but there are other reasons too. Just treat the kitten like a normal kitten...vaccinate and neuter and please never declaw.

[sherry4620]

Buddy is a gift....he is always by my side and is the sweetest, most affectionate little boy...and not because I am his "Mother" but he is so smart and caring.

[EdBlackmail]

What song is this?

[sherry4620]

The song is one from the youtube collection...I can't remember the name but when I heard it I knew it was for Buddy.

[MrDar3k]

what exactly is cerebellar hypoplasia , first time I hear it (at least in english) hopefully it doesnt look that serious ;D

[Piercedpixie56]

This cat has a passion for life :) I hope his disability isnt holding him back!

[willow7552]

@avarocks44 I think the best thing for buddy was to make him a litter box...I took a large storage tote...and cut a door in one end leaving a four inch bottom...this way he can lean on the sides...try it it is great!

[avarocks44]

I have a cat who has cerebellar hypoplasia. she requires some considerations for her ch, but otherwise she's a normal healthy girl. she's vaccinated and currently waiting to be spayed...she's old enough and weighs enough but vet said that due to the ch, the surgery will set her back and i am to wait an additional 2 months so her body can get a little stronger. she's a determined cat, very loving, purrs loud enough to be heard several feet away...her name is Sierra.

[Mauroukaki]

He looks very happy!This kitty really want to live!!!!

[CagedMonster]

What a handsome kitty! I admire anyone who gives an animal with a disability a chance. And when you do, they become better friends than "normal" animals do!

[mcgee0430]

It's so nice to see other CH kitties out there. I have had my CH boy "Dakota" since he was a kitten...someone had dumped him in a ditch because of his condition. 12 years later he is still with us and going strong. He is the most loving and entertaining cat I have had. Thank you for sharing your video and for hopefully helping to gain some awareness for CH kitties and helping more of them find homes rather than being needlessly euthanized.

[Hannahbabiixo]

HEHEHEHE your kittys so random. C: C: C: <3 <3 <3 <3 

[ringtailroxy]

As a CVT, I have seen varying degrees of this condition. If a cat can right itself and eat, there is no reason to give up on them. I have used this video to help a fellow rescuer make a decision concerning a "wobbly" kitty she took in... thank you for posting this.

[severmine]

lol silly kitty

[mxylplitz1234]

For those who don't know, cerebellar hypoplasia occurs in one of a few ways. If the mother is vaccinated for or gets an infection with feline distemper while pregnant, or if the mother is vaccinated too soon after birth then the kittens can be affected. Sometimes, it just happens. It causes the cerebellum to not develop properly. The cerebellum controls fine motor skils. It is important to note that these cats are NOT in pain and can live happy, relatively normal long lives.