Wobbly Kitten With CH Can Have Good Quality of Life

Kittens with cerebellar hypoplasia have poor balance and coordination.
Wobbly Kitten With CH Can Have Good Quality of Life
Because of their poor coordination, cats with cerebellar hypoplasia must live indoors. Tanya Little/Shutterstock
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Q: My friend adopted a kitten she named Clown because she’s so funny to watch. Clown has a condition called CH, which makes her wobble like a drunk and sometimes fall over. What exactly is CH?
A: CH is cerebellar hypoplasia, a condition caused by incomplete (hypo-) development (-plasia) of the cerebellum, the part of the brain that coordinates balance and movement.
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2024 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com