Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia - Mild CH

This video documents a cat with mild Cerebellar Hypoplasia (CH). It shows and describes what to expect from a cat with mild CH.
If you would like to see more of Weeble and her kittens, the story of how she came to us is here:
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[@aseelkhaled1439]

I have a cat with the same condition. He is now almost 5 years old and is the sweetest thing ever. His name is the Arabic word for Honey. I was gonna call him clumsy but then thought that would be nasty. He manages his daily routine just like any normal cat would! love him to bits

[@markchanner3616]

Yes! CH cats seem very clumsy. But that is why the are loved so much. The fight through their struggles and never quit. How do you pronounce the Arabic word for Honey?

[@aseelkhaled1439]

@@markchanner3616 Assal but my baby's is a nickname so it's Assool. The first letter is not one of the english alphabets but maybe if you copy and paste this عسل onto google, you can get the proper pronounciation 😊

[@markchanner3616]

I found the pronunciation. Very nice sounding! 🙂

[@aimwilliamson6609]

Assal/Ascool is Lovely thank you for sharing and for being kind to your special 🙏😺 Kitty ❤

[@nerysghemor5781]

Weeble has the most beautiful fluff of a tail!!!! I would love to pet her because that fur looks so luxurious. :-)

[@markchanner3616]

She does have a big fluff tail and her fur is extremely soft.

[@Lucailey]

This kitty so so much like mine! It's so funny to me when I explain she has a disability. I don't really see it as one. I don't "pitty" her. She can do anything she put her mind to. She gets on my bed, she climbs up on the bed, couch, goes up and downstairs, gets in and out of the litterbox. She does fine! Sometimes she has to adapt like, instead of jumping she sort of sinks in her front paws and then pulls her bum up lol

[@markchanner3616]

Yes! I completely agree that CH cats do not need pity. They just need an understanding adopting parent to give them a safe home. Then that parent is rewarded more than they could ever expect. CH cats are just as independent as other cats. I have learned that the only time Weeble wants my help is when she "runs" over to my daughter's aquarium and gives me "the look" to lift her up so that she can watch the fish.

[@schmurphy2010]

We went to a local shelter to adopt another cat/kitten when we lost our 8 year old to a tumor. We ended up with 2. One we suspect has CH (never heard of it before). We couldn't leave him in the shelter as we felt he would not get adopted. The more we watched him, the more we suspected there was something wrong. He's still skittish at times but seems to be coming around. He loves his new siblings - and we love having him. He has stolen our hearts from the very beginning. I do hope he lives a long life! Thank you for the video - this is how Shyloe is and it was encouraging knowing that he will be ok.

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome! Glad to help. I wish you and Shyloe a long happy life together!

[@alkante2962]

I do hope that a skilled veterinary can give you a diagnosis. Thank you for being such good parents to the sweety!

[@mplsmark222]

I know a family that took in a litter with CH. These kitties are both fun to watch, but it is also sad when they fall over while losing control. They are nice kitties and with just a little bit of patience and accommodation, they are living a good life. It is great there are people that give these little creatures a chance.

[@markchanner3616]

The loss of balance can be sad, but getting back up every time is a triumph, every time.

[@aimwilliamson6609]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing your experience 😊

[@enheduannapax7988]

Kitties with mild CH may seem adorable but please keep in mind, moderate to severe cases require a great deal of work and expense for some health issues. You should be an experienced cat owner to adopt a moderate or severe case. This will include helping kitty stay clean when she or he falls in their poop. Also very sensitive digestion, blindness and deafness can occur. I have two CH kitties I’ve taken care of for 14 years and it is work. I love them both and it’s been rewarding but please be sure you are up to adopting moderate of severe CH kitties.

[@markchanner3616]

I completely agree with everything here. I would not suggest that anyone's first pet be one with a disability. Patience, understanding and experience with pets are a key to this that not everyone is up to.

[@michellevanderbyl]

Soooo in love with your Weeble. Can only imagine what she does to your hearts. She's just PURRRFECT.

[@markchanner3616]

She warms our hearts. If she does that to you from the video, then your imagination is accurate.

[@waltersobchak7275]

I seen those kittens last night. They were absolutely adorable puff balls

[@markchanner3616]

I agree!

[@isabellahodge4162]

Weeble, lol. Took me a couple of moments but I got it. Such a cute girl!

[@markchanner3616]

Thanks for the comment and yes, she is a cutie! She makes me smile every day.

[@marianmar5387]

Thank you so much for sharing this.one of my kittens has ch so this gives me so much hope. it’s been breaking my heart seeing her fall so much when she’s trying to play it’s like she wants to give up she sees all her baby brothers and sisters playing and it’s like she’s been getting frustrated but I’m just gonna keep encouraging her.

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome. Yes! Keep encouraging her! When she watches her brothers and sisters play, she will learn from it and she will adjust her playing. She will eventually learn what she can and can't do. Weeble is three now and she still never ceases to amaze me at the new things she learns how to do from our other two non-CH cats.

[@yangguan4070]

Thank you for keeping her, you have a kind soul

[@markchanner3616]

Thank you!

[@MarkJeanmougin]

Thanks for putting this up! We just adopted a kitty that may have CH and your video was incredibly educational. Gives us confidence that we'll be good kitty parents to her!

[@markchanner3616]

Glad I could help! I have had many cats in my life for nearly my entire life and Weeble is by far the most satisfying experience I have every had with one. I am sure you will be great parents to your adopted kitty and she will repay you in ways you could never expect.

[@meowMix03]

I love it when a cat shakes their head at either the food or the toy. I’m sure it must mean -“now , this is what I’m talking about!!!!!”

[@markchanner3616]

Yes it does!

[@superg33k]

Thanks for posting this! Weeble is so much like our Checkers! A few months ago I fell in love with this kitty's eyes & had to go see about adopting him. During my visit I noticed how clumsy he seemed, and was told they suspect CH. I'd never heard of that, nor ever cared for an animal with a "condition". I was concerned he might have trouble with our stairs, or the concrete floor in the basement, but, those eyes! We all love our wonky kitty who doesn't quite know how to cat. He has adapted just fine.

[@markchanner3616]

Until Weeble came along, we had never heard of CH either. "Wonky kitties" are the best because they teach you so many things and they have big hearts. BTW - When I was four years old in 1964, our family's first pet was a cat named Checkers!

[@kendraandrews1817]

Mark, thank you SO much for sharing. A few weeks ago we took in a lone kitten wandering near our patio. We noticed slight tremors, falling over, and gait anomalies. At the vet consultation, the vet said she suspects a congenital condition like CH. Went home and started researching, and your video is so helpful and mirrors my kitten to a T. Really makes everything click into place. Thank you thank you thank you for sharing.

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome! I'm glad it helped!! If you haven't already, I'm sure you will find your new kitten will be a heart stealer!😻

[@jenniferquackenbush7458]

Weeble is absolutely inspiring! I’ve been watching a kitten with acute CH on KitKat Playroom. It’s nice to see these wonderful cats able to have a great life. They just do things a little differently, but seem very happy. Thanks for sharing this gorgeous kitty! 🐾❤️🐾

[@markchanner3616]

Weeble is a wonderful cat. She never ceases to amaze us on the things she does and the new things she learns. She turned 5 this year and always brings a smile to our faces.

[@jenniferquackenbush7458]

@@markchanner3616 🥰❤️🐾🐾

[@ludabithiah]

I suspect my new foster kitty has mild CH. It’s a very good informational video. Thank you for making it! Your Weebles is adorable!

[@markchanner3616]

Thank you for you kind comments and thank you for fostering!

[@TouzY69]

After reading this i am crushed, its my second time fostering kittens and one of them started to wobble like this i had no idea what was going on. I panicked and called the shelter which told me to bring them the kitten. He was euthanized and they gave us little to no information why. I know that the shelter is thin on money because of the amount of cats... I would of kept the kitten if i knew he could be fine, he was the most energetic and happy of the bunch. Hard times I even offered a large Donation for his visit to the vet since i know financially for them its difficult... i hate everything about what i just experienced :(

[@johnroberts4078]

What a beautiful little cat. You are so lucky to have met her!

[@markchanner3616]

Yes we were! She still makes us smile every day.

[@LD-lddh]

So happy Weeble found the perfect family. This was very educational as I have never had a cat with CH. Weeble is so beautiful and sweet. I really enjoy the videos about her and your other cats so please keep them coming.

[@markchanner3616]

Thank you! I will try to get out more videos.

[@user-es6lg1vv5j]

Thanks for making this video! I just learned about CH and never thought I'd see other kitties who move like mine. I'm comforted to find that so many sources say it's a non-degenerative condition! It's heartbreaking to learn about the really severe cases though. Wanted to note that if a cat's coordination is too impaired to walk outside on their own, you may still be able to help them safely enjoy outdoors stimuli with a soft-sided cat backpack (make sure to get one with lots of airflow, and clip the zippers together for security), a cat stroller, or an enclosed catio.

[@markchanner3616]

I had never heard of CH either until Weeble chose us to be her humans. She was feral for the first year of her life and now wants nothing to do with going outside. Weeble is quite content looking out the windows. Our other two non-CHers, however, want to go outside every chance they can get.

[@dks13827]

She is pretty..............and a sweetie.

[@markchanner3616]

Yes and yes!

[@meowMix03]

Really. Very helpful and beautiful video & kitty. Real pretty kitty

[@markchanner3616]

Glad you think so!

[@leighd6583]

we have had 2 ch kitties they are very smart and extremely lovable

[@markchanner3616]

I have no doubt they are! If they are like Weeble, I'll bet your CH kitties are best buds too! Our Weeble just adores our other cats.

[@karenellainecid3315]

Thanks for this video! Our kitten started walking and we noticed how bad his balance is - specially when running. He falls down a lot while playing and often gets tremors while sleeping. I find this video very helpful and a reference on observing him. Weeble is so cute too! I love her already. ❤

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome! Glad I can help. Enjoy your special fur baby.

[@marjoriemcmanus6414]

The reason for the gait disturbance is there is a portion of the cerebellum that Tells you where you are in space. Like the finger to nose test. I have an 18 year old cat that I adopted when he was 3 weeks old. Although the condition is not progressive, in more severe cases there may be some neurogenic pain. Also more head Neck spams. My vet put him on gabapentin (which has been found to reduce painful spasms in humans with multiple sclerosis). His head/neck spasms have been mostly controlled and he no longer is so reactive to touch about his back legs and around his head. He can’t walk much anymore mostly due to age but he’s been my buddy for 18 years and it’s been rewarding to watch him develop and cope with his “disability”.

[@oheya1813]

This video gives so much strength to me as first time caregiver for CH cat

[@markchanner3616]

Thank you! I'm glad it helps.

[@carolyndisapio1844]

My Maine Coon Boulder has CH from his mother having Distemper. He is now 15 and still in good health. Thank you for the video it reminds me of my boy. ❤

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome! It is nice to hear from someone that has a CH cat that is older! It is great verification that CH cats have a normal lifespan.

[@sarahmariequinn2621]

My cat Riley has always seemed clumsy. Never lands on his feet and has the occaisional head bobble. I never thought it was an actual condition until I saw this video. Now I think he has a very mild case of CH like Weeble. His mother looke a lot like Weeble and his sisters looked just like her kittens. Riley is the sweetest cuddle kitty. Thank you for this video.

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome. Until our Weeble came along, I had never heard of it either!

[@rgameing2419]

Thank you for this video. My cat has very mild symptoms and is very happy. Makes me feel a lot better after watching! ❤

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome! If your cat is anything like our Weeble, you have one special kitty!

[@anon6514]

Lovely kitty, with beautiful kittens. She isn't discouraged by her condition; a true role-model :)

[@markchanner3616]

She doesn't seem to even know she has a condition. Although she mostly plays like a kitten, she also is not afraid to try to "assert her dominance" like a normal cat by charging the other cats. And sometimes she even charges me! The thing is, that she doesn't know what to do once she is nose to nose with the cat she catches! She's a cutie!

[@Torgo1969]

She moves just like my dearly departed CH cat Beuky. She lived to be 16 yrs old and was the happiest of cats.

[@markchanner3616]

Weeble is also a very happy cat. She's still a bit skittish around strangers (a leftover impulse from her feral days) but other than that a very happy perpetual kitten.

[@seinasockk4605]

im so excited!! im getting a kitten with ch and i cant wait to play with her, she’ll look so silly chasing her toys. weeble is a cutie 😄💕

[@markchanner3616]

Awesome! I'm sure you and your kitten will have a long, happy life together! I agree that Weeble is a cutie and I'm sure your kitten is just as cute!! Thanks for the comment!

[@wakanavkirachel8068]

I just want to say a big THANK YOU.

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome!

[@shawnaprested8956]

Thanks for the info. You taught me that I shouldn't trim my new mild ch cat's claws! Appreciate it.

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome!

[@janicelefever9885]

I have a cat with CH, Freddie Boo Boo. When I reach down to pet him, he falls over then just rolls over for "tummy rubs". CH cats are lovers and perpetual kittens. They don't know they are "different'. I put "kitty stairs" next to my bed so he could join the pile of cats at night.. CH cats don't know how to fight but they never present a threat so they get along with everyone. Many CH cats are put down which is a shame - they are a joy to be around. Freddie will bed 9 this year. HA, when I was renovating my home, they had to put the cat tower outside and there was Freddie, right up on the top every morning sleeping safely. (I have a large Catio) so I now have two cat towers--; Thank you for sharing your wobbly cat with us...

[@markchanner3616]

Thank you for sharing your story! You are 100% correct on everything you said. What you say about Freddie Boo Boo almost describes Weeble to a "T". She falls over for tummy rubs, never fights back when the other cats "show their dominance" (and are overwhelmed by her affection). Weeble never presents a threat, always uses the kitty stairs and is a complete joy to be around. Your description of CH cats being perpetual kittens is a great way to describe them. The only difference is that Weeble has been staying away from the upper sections of the cat towers recently but I believe that will change soon as the weather gets colder here in the North and Weeble wants to get up off of the cooler floor.

[@janicelefever9885]

@@markchanner3616 Also, when I renovated my home I uncovered wood floors. My CH kitty, Freddie BooBoo cannot walk on wood floors. I had to make a path of carpets for him to get around on.Do you know why this is? Is it a trackson issue?A "new nuss" issue? He can't seem to "get a grip" on slippery wood. I'm with him - I have MS and I fall more often on wood floors--;

[@markchanner3616]

I'm sorry to hear about your MS. I can only imagine what a struggle that must be. Weeble depends heavily on her claws to grip the carpet and rugs to keep her balance. I am sure that Freddie Boo Boo need to do the same to help maintain his balance. From what I see from our other two non-CH cats, they do not use their claws to navigate while walking. Weeble DOES use her claws while walking to help her with her balance. Quite often I see her gripping the carpet when she has her little stumbles. All three of our cats use their claws to help them accelerate or in fast cornering when running, so to me, it would make sense for Weeble to do the same while walking. The only place in our home that is not carpeted or have rugs, is in the kitchen where there is just linoleum. Weeble has more problems in there. She likes to make a LOT of contact with me while I am preparing food the cats breakfast feeding and she falls once in a while while doing this. I assume it is because she has nothing to grip onto. Weeble has also gotten very good at holding on with her back claws when getting down, head first, from the higher platforms on the cat towers. It is as if she is part squirrel. She is NOT always successful at getting herself down safely. I believe using her claws like this can be painful for her, but is a must if she doesn't want to get hurt in a fall (which she has done on several occasions). We always help her get down from the upper cat tower platforms when we see that she has snuck up there.

[@janicelefever9885]

@@markchanner3616 Thank you so much. I have two other cats, Tiger, age 6 and Martha, age 7 months (I spent the quarantine fostering three orphaned kittens then couldn't give one back). Tiger gave Martha a devil of a time until she reached sexual maturity. Seems like when Tiger knew what Martha was (a female), he chilled out and started playing and cuddling with her. But Freddie Boo Boo was a hoot. Tiger is a drama queen. He would scream at Martha, Martha would run from him and Freddie Boo Boo would sleep through the whole thing. I knew when Martha had reached sexual maturity by her response to catnip - that's when the entire interaction changed with Tiger and Martha becoming friends. All my cats are neutered and spayed. But that brought up another question about CH cats. Freddie Boo Boo sleeps VERY deeply. When I first adopted him from the local Humane Society 8 yrs. ago at age 3 months, I had a real scare. As I closed the house for the night, I noted Freddie was sound asleep on a kitchen rug. When I went to turn off my night light, Freddie was still asleep on the rug in the kitchen. I fetched him and put him on my bed, still asleep. In the middle of the night I stretched my foot out and he didn't move. I got up, shook him gently, called his name - nothing! I picked up[ his limp body. I yelled at him, shook him, took him out into the cold winter air, even tried to give him mouth to mouth - lol = I knew he wasn't dead because he was still warm and pliable. After lying gim on the kitchen countertop, he yawned, hoped down, and headed right to the litter box. Had him checked out at the vet first thing in the morning. "kittens sleep hard" replied the vet. My CH kitty, always sleeps very hard. I think he could sleep through a car hitting our home Is this just a quirk of his or do CH cats sleep hard? Come to think of it, although he plays, he always has a sleepy look to him. He kind of diddle-y-bops through the house listing to the left, face looking down without a care in the world. The other cats could race right over him and Freddie Boo Boo will look up, yawn and roll over on his back. CH kitties don't have the strength to wash their bums like "normal" cats, they spay their legs open -HA! Every time you look at them you just can't keep from smiling. My best to you and Weeble for a long happy life--,

[@markchanner3616]

Like Weeble, it sounds like Freddie Boo Boo has quite the personality! Weeble similarly cleans her bum with difficulty and splayed legs, but she still gets the job done. Weeble always keeps herself clean with normal preening and her soft fur always smells good. She does need to be brushed regularly because she gets snarls, and she has always loved to be brushed. The snarls usually form on her haunches near her tail where it is hard for her to get to. Weeble is not the hard sleeper that Freddie Boo Boo is. It may be because Weeble was feral for the first year of her life and was always on high alert. She still has some lingering trust issues that go back to her feral life. She hides when any "stranger" comes into the house and will not come out until they are gone. Before the youngest daughter moved out, Weeble would follow her around the house like a puppy looking for a treat. Now when my daughter comes to visit, Weeble acts as if she too is a stranger and hides. Other than the "Stranger Danger" issue, Weeble is a very relaxed cat.

[@aprilwalker7083]

This video pretty much confirmed my suspicions of my cat having CH! Watching Weeble was like watching my cat Pinny, they are exactly alike!

[@markchanner3616]

If she is exactly like Weeble, Pinny must be a real sweetie!

[@robin7170]

Thank you so much for this video! My 3yr cat Carrie has only been recently diagnosed with CH but has had these troubles since kittenhood, so this has answered many questions. So glad to finally find a name to whats been messing with her stability. They definitely do hold their butts high, (we like to call it the skunk tail.)

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome! If Carrie is anything like our Weeble, you have a vary special and sweet cat.

[@JesSickaJim]

I just had to put down my sweet sweet (mild)CH cat. I’m watching this video to make me feel better.

[@markchanner3616]

I am so sorry for your loss. I know how it hurts. We also lost one of our feline fur babies (Dot) due to cancer two weeks ago. CH cats are soooo sweet and special. No one understands how sweet CH cats are unless they have experienced them. I hope this video helped to comfort you in your loss.

[@aseelkhaled1439]

did you put him down because of CH????!!!

[@elnabjelland-hughes8172]

She is a beautiful cat 😊💕💕

[@markchanner3616]

I'm a little biased, but I think so too!

[@fashionfitnessfinance3622]

This is very helpful and your kitty is adorable! I’m adopting a cat with mild CH this week. I love her little wobbles, but am also working to prep my home for her 🤗

[@markchanner3616]

Thanks for your reply! It does take a little extra prep for a CH cat. You are going to adore your new special fur baby! We have found that the more floor rugs/carpet the better. Weeble uses her claws a lot more for balance than our non-CH cats and has a harder time balancing on hard floors with nothing to grip onto. We also purchased some "pet stairs" (carpeted portable steps) that help her access the bay window and the bed she prefers to sleep on. We also have cat towers of various sizes that Weeble loves to climb and sleep on. She can't always get to the top of the tallest towers, but it doesn't keep her from trying. You are going to find the your CH cat is VERY special.

[@fashionfitnessfinance3622]

Mark Channer This is so helpful! Thank you! I got her last week and I’ve noticed she loves my woven rugs (I assume they’re easier to grip), so I’ve been buying her some more. That’s good to know on the steps too! I bought her a shorter/very stable cat tree, but she doesn’t seem to care for it. I’ll try some steps for her instead. Thanks again! I absolutely adore her, and her CH makes her just that much more lovable!

[@zen.28xxl4rrY]

I also have a cat with Mild CH I honestly think it's rlly cute when they run Your cat is so much like mine My little Mitzi just loves attention she doesn't like to be held or to be petted too much, but she always wants someone to look at her while she eats her food

[@markchanner3616]

I swear there is nothing more fun that watching a CH cat with the zoomies. It is the very definition of loving life.

[@zen.28xxl4rrY]

@@markchanner3616 I know it's adorable! And my little Mitzi gets the zoomies quite often

[@samanthabauer8680]

Since I got my cat as a kitten, I always thought he had CH. at the vet he doesn’t move bc he’s so scared so they never diagnosed him, but watching this video confirmed my thoughts! He is EXACTLY like Weeble! Stays low to the ground when playing, back legs always faster than front, falls when playing or walking (back legs/butt go down first), can’t jump on hard surfaces- he needs fabric to grab onto, jumping down is WAY harder than getting up, and the tremors! I think it makes him so unique and adorable and honestly way easier bc he never jumps on counters so I can leave food out, have a fish with an open top, and put plants on a table- he can’t get to any of it! Love my CH kitty more than anything in the world ❤️

[@markchanner3616]

Sounds like you have an adorable kitten! CH cats are really special. Weeble surprises me all the time with new things even though she is 4+ years old now. This week she learned how to carry her fuzz ball around the house while meowing as she "runs". She learned that from one of our other cats that she has been watching do that same thing. And yes, it is nice to not have to worry about CH cats getting up on the counters!

[@kv2315]

last saturday i got my first cat and she has CH. her name is Tipsy and about 5 months old and the moment i saw her i fell in love with her. she is totally normal except of her balance issues. she loves to cuddle and purrs a lot when i cuddle with her 🥰

[@markchanner3616]

Congratulations! From my experience, CH cats are perpetual kittens. They love to play and love attention. I wish you and Tipsy a long happy life together!

[@kv2315]

@@markchanner3616 Thank you!

[@Andulvar]

No cats should be declawed. That's like cutting off your finger tips.

[@markchanner3616]

I completely agree!!

[@najeongbae2908]

thank you for the video!! I was saving a street cat (or still kitten I'm not sure) he got slight tremors and wobbles a lot when he's running and stuff also he can't stand with 2 foot, I thought it's because he hurted his back foot and will be better soon. kinda worried about the tremors so searching a little bit and stumble upon CH cats and then this vid, glad that it's common around CH cats, I really hope he can life long, thank you for sharing!

[@markchanner3616]

I'm glad that the video could help! Thank you for helping your kitten. Wishing your kitten a long happy life.

[@aimwilliamson6609]

Thank You Mr. Mark and family for saving Weeble and her babies 💕 🐈🍼 you are an inspiration and you tell the story of Weeble so well 👏👌 *ALSO* Check out Bru Cats foster room, the Momma Lotti has 3 Kittens left from 5, 2 kittens have been diagnosed with HC, they are unsure of how the 3rd kitten is going turn out. They are amazing babies also!! 2 of her kittens didn't make it 😿💙

[@markchanner3616]

Our pleasure! EDIT: I did check out Bru Cats. The kittens appear to have a more severe case of CH, but they sure are adorable!

[@aimwilliamson6609]

@@markchanner3616 Oh okay 👌 good, thank you 😊 ❤

[@UberAlphaSirus]

Mild CH I think is a blessing for an indoor cat. It does make them buff on the front and a skinny bum. And running like a crazy crab is always funny. Plus they don't jump on your kitchen tops. The worst is they have a bad aim in the litter box. They do like belly rubs more than any normal cats. And they always fall over when they do the around the legs love you and become a trip hazard. I just fling mine over my shoulder when cooking, he is happy just to watch.

[@markchanner3616]

You certainly have the descriptions down to a "T". Lots of blessings and lots of love.

[@UberAlphaSirus]

@@markchanner3616 Welp, they are the best house tiger you can have. And they will purr on your bed all night long. Most loving mongrels they are. he's chipped of all his pointy teeth with his special dismounts. But he doesn't care, he is happy. He is called Turbo ironicaly.

[@rcala1980]

My kitten is 4.5 weeks old and still wobbling, especially on her hind legs. In contrast, my other kitten at 6 weeks can run and jump with no effort. This video gives me more hope. Weeble is soooo cute! I believe if my kitten has CH, she will still have the best quality of life and I will make sure of it!

[@markchanner3616]

Yes! CH cats can have good quality lives. And they tend to keep their kitten personality for their entire lives.

[@janicedarmody6253]

My CH Freddie doesn’t go high- she stretches though and her muscles get exercise walking..a lot!! My Freddie has a poof tail… her brother loves playing with her tail. She has 6 siblings she inherited!! They keep her active as well!!😂

[@markchanner3616]

Poofy tails are the best! Our other two non-CHers keep Weeble very active, too.

[@rondajbhjbhill2766]

thank you for posting this, it's been very helpful. I'm going to see a cat, available for adoption, with CH

[@markchanner3616]

Glad I could help. I had never heard of CH before our Weeble adopted us.

[@ostbagar3]

Hi again! Just recommend FFRC they have 7 CH-cats, adorable everyone of them😃

[@markchanner3616]

Thanks for sharing this. There are seven opportunities out there to help a kitten in need!

[@waltersobchak7275]

Give her a big hug for me and my cat horde

[@markchanner3616]

Done!

[@davidt8274]

There are different severity of ch, when it's very severe, they won't be able to walk at all, and it would be a huge challenge to toilet and clean themselves. Mild to moderate ch, walking and low level climbing is the minimum for a cat to live with minimal human support. For severe CH, it demands a lot of effort and attention that most owners would be unable to provide to keep the cat happy

[@markchanner3616]

Yes, more severe cases of CH require more help. As the title states, this video only addresses mild CH.

[@meowMix03]

I’m so glad you take good care. I had to see what this looks like due to a kitten that I have that seems to have a wobble. In his head area When he looks at things. It may not be this and just a young kitten trying to come to terms with all he has been brought into. A loving family

[@markchanner3616]

I hope your kitten does not have CH, but it surely is not necessarily a bad thing if it does. It's just different.

[@meowMix03]

@@markchanner3616 I am sure he doesn’t have this condition. He is very feral as a kitten - but I have a safe home and 2 other kittens that are great. Sweetest kittens I’ve ever been around. But i had to be sure. He has a slight bobble head when he is looking at a prey type of thing. But he doesn’t do it when he is still/ or in mild gear. Hehe. But he does have a Siamese grey point about him and he is 3-4 months old and pretty good shape for being rescued from winter outside. I’m keeping him I am a mother for 4 other older good cats here and it’s gonna be GREAT!!! 👍 I’m a cat too

[@meowMix03]

Also I must add to my comment. That I am currently working with TNR in Tulsa Oklahoma in my neighborhood to spay neuter release all kitties from this block in my hood. It’s been successful and it has been very self rewarding to contribute such effort to complete it with them. We had 99 percent success and we r out to get that last one today.

[@markchanner3616]

@@meowMix03 We also have some captured, spayed/neutered cats in our neighborhood. It is nice to see them thriving while keeping the rodent population under control. Good luck on your final capture!

[@markchanner3616]

@@meowMix03 That's awesome! Sounds like a nice little family.

[@fcukmegently]

Hi. Thanks for this video; our cat obviously has this condition. So...does it get any worse? is there any treatment required other than the usual love and care?...Thanks..

[@markchanner3616]

Cerebellar Hypoplasia does not get worse, but it does not get better either since it is an underdevelopment of the brain's cerebral cortex. The cerebral cortex contains the balance center. depending on how under developed this is determines how bad the CH is. From what I have researched and from my personal experience with Weeble, cats will adjust throughout their life time, which makes it seems like they are a little better, but that depends on the individual cat and how severe the CH is. Weeble has been with us for four years now and she still surprises me by doing things I didn't think she could do. She recently started to make big lunges to "attack" a string as I pull it in a circle around her. She recently figured out that lunging, instead of chasing in a circle, she will not fall down as often and will catch the string more often. It was a small adjustment, but a big step in her learning process. There is no treatment, but I have found if you keep them active (play with them every day chasing toys, string and the like) they adjust to their CH better. As another commenter had previously said, CH cats are perpetual kittens. Weeble loves to play and even begs like a dog when she wants me to play with her. CH cats are also smart. My daughter taught Weeble to sit and shake her paw when treats are offered. Enjoy your special fur baby!

[@mahri9848]

I think our cat has this kind illness.. she meow and refuses to walk..its so hearbreaking to see her that way 😢

[@markchanner3616]

Has she always been like that or just recently?

[@Konekoexe]

Weeble wobbles but they don't fall down.

[@markchanner3616]

Most Weebles don't fall down. This one unfortunately does. But that is what makes her so lovable. : )

[@gcz636]

hello. How well can CH cats or Weebles handle going up or down stairs?

[@markchanner3616]

That's a great question! We have carpeted stairs so Weeble does very well. If the stairs were not carpeted, she would have difficulty because she needs the carpet to grab onto to keep herself steadied and moving forward. She is slower going up and down that our other cats and uses more of a hopping motion than a running motion going down the stairs. Going up the stairs she uses a more natural walking motion. Other than that, she has no issues with stairs. Most of our house is either carpeted or has rugs. Where there is linoleum or bare flooring, she has a bit more difficulty. In fact, if I bring one of her toys onto a linoleum floor, she will pick in up and bring it over to the carpet. We also use carpeted steps that she can use to access our bay window and one of the beds. I have found that our other cats like to use these step even though they do not need to.

[@Notsohappygamer93]

Hi. Does anyone know if they cat present with symptoms later in life? My boy Mozart is almost 7, but has been having symptoms for the past 18 mo ths but I didnt realise, and my vet thinks Mozart has CH. I was very worried at first when doing research, as it seemed very serious until i found they can have mild CH, which makes more sense with Moz as he has all the same symptoms as Weeble, esp the drunk gait, bottom wigglin whilst running, low to the ground playing, and has always been extremely mild tempered. And also has recently presented with more severe symptoms though of difficulty jumping but good at climbling, and difficulty getting down. Any thoughts?

[@markchanner3616]

I am NOT a veterinarian, so your vet's advice should always be followed first. Everything I have read about CH says it does not get worse and does not get better. Have there been any other changes with Mozart in the past 18 months such as weight gain? Weight gain can change the center of gravity for CH cats. I have noticed with Weeble that she does tend to fall a bit more since she has gained a pound and a half over the past year. We are in the process of feeding her a bit less so that she can SLOWLY lose this extra weight.

[@Notsohappygamer93]

@@markchanner3616 Mozart has actually been losing weight. Has been off his food. Hes on an expensive vet prescription diet for urinary issues. Ive been mixing it with a bit of wet food though and hes been eating it more. Ive been trying to get him to gain some weight.

[@markchanner3616]

​@@Notsohappygamer93 One of out cats (Dot) was on urinary food. I also mixed the wet with the dry. I hope Mozart feels better soon.

[@MakaykayLAMB]

What kinda litter box should I get my cat? She got her a deeper box but she still misses the box from time to time or ends up pooping on the side of the box.

[@markchanner3616]

Lots of missing info in your question. How long have you had the cat? Is this your first cat? Is she a CH cat or is she able bodied? Is she young or older? How high are the sides of the box you have now? When you say "pooping on the side of the box", do you mean it is falling outside of the box or hitting the box and falling onto the litter?

[@sheenacleek]

Hi there I am Wondering if our kitten has CH. He is extremely flexible. He wobbles when he walks(prances) The only symptom he doesn’t have is the tremors? He is approximately 4 months old. Can they have the condition without the tremors?

[@markchanner3616]

Our Weeble doesn't get tremors anymore but the rest of her CH symptoms are still there. I think she has adjusted to the point where they just don't happen anymore.

[@TotalDentalNerd]

I just adopted a mild ch kitten. 10 to 11 weeks old. Unfortunately this comes shortly after losing a 5 week old rescue to fading kitten syndrome and im extremely paranoid now. The baby was just spayed 5 days ago and still has snoring sound and slight cough, which her foster said is from the tube from the surgery. . Its worse when she is falling asleep. She runs and plays. But when she sleepy she almost sounds like she snoring. Is this common? I also notice a weird almost yawns like motion almost like a jaw strech. And she has never meowed, ever. Does this seem normal. She also seems to be a bit fussy as she is falling asleep. Moves alot and repositions alot. Does this seem normal. She is going to a vet soon. But they are booked out a bit and I dont wanna run her into an er vet for no reason. I just can go thru another loss. Thanks in advance for your time in reading my tired ramblings and probably alot of typos.

[@markchanner3616]

Sorry for your loss. It's always hard to loose a fur baby. I haven't heard of the other symptoms you mention as being connected to CH, but I have heard from quite a few people that have CH cats that have other issues not related to CH.

[@Whoopdido777]

I was looking for a cat to adopt and went to the humane society and the employee told me that one of them had a “condition” that made him or her (can’t remember which) wobble and shake. I can only assume this is what that cat had. I went into the room where the cat was and the cat was really sweet, but definitely wobbled all over the place. If I was a better person I would have taken that cat. Like I said, it seemed very nice, but ultimately I decided that I didn’t want to deal with a “special needs” pet. And that’s ironic because I have epilepsy so both the cat and I have a neurological disorder, so maybe we would have made a good match. I’m a first time cat owner though so maybe I would need more experience before taking on a cat like that. I ended up going somewhere else and adopting a senior cat. She’s very nice too and fits my lifestyle since we’re both pretty lazy. She doesn’t seem to require or want a whole lot of attention.

[@markchanner3616]

Don't be too hard on yourself for not adopting a CH-er. It also takes a special person to adopt a senior animal. Our Weeble is very has a mild case of CH. She really needs no special attention other than needing a little help down to the floor after she climbs too high on the cat towers. More severe CH cats may come with other issues (seizures, etc.) and need extra attention such as a good cleaning after eating and help using the litter box. Most people that care for CH cats will agree that CH cat also have very special personalities - sweet and very meek. Maybe your next cat can be a "special needs".

[@Whoopdido777]

@@markchanner3616 I wouldn’t necessarily mind that. I’ve seen some videos of some very severe cases of CH…like so bad where they can’t even walk and need help going to the bathroom. I’m glad there are people out there that can do that sort of thing, but I’ll admit that I’m just not one of them. I’m sure I could take on a cat like yours though. My cat actually barely even uses her tree. She spends the vast majority of her time on the back of my couch. I have a throw blanket that I put over one of the back cushions and that’s her spot. She’s about 12 years old and a little overweight, but still pretty agile. For example she can still jump right from the floor to the back of my couch without any problems. That’s as high as she’ll jump though.

[@KerryGroves-nt8kl]

Can CH cats get along with another cat their age or younger? Is it advisable to get another cat for company; playmate?

[@markchanner3616]

Weeble gets along great with our two other cats. She loves her cat brother and cat sister. I'm not sure if it is true with all CH cats, but I have heard (and seen) that most CH cats tend to be very docile and also tend to be very even tempered. This works out well in a multi-cat family. I would say that there would be a greater chance that there would be issues with the non-CH cat getting along with other cats than a CH cat getting along with non-CHers.

[@stephdeferie5662]

i'm thinking of adopting a cat with mild ch as a companion for my playful girl - do ch cats play well with others? thanks for this video.

[@markchanner3616]

You are welcome. Weeble is a great playmate with one of our other two cats (Binx) and they are bonded. She acts just like a regular cat. The other cat (Molli), not so much. But that is the nature of Molli. She was like that before Weeble adopted us. Molli is a bit of a loaner to the other cats, but loves attention from people. It is just how it is sometimes.

[@stephdeferie5662]

ok, thanks!@@markchanner3616

[@spoops752]

I'm starting to wonder if my cat has Mild CH, to be honest. She always walks with an odd wobble and whenever she lifts a paw, for eg, it wobbles around so much. Her head is also shaky. Her movements in general are wobbly. I don't think she was born with it as i hadn't seen her with these wobbles until last year.

[@markchanner3616]

I suggest you bring her to the Vet. They should be able to verify if she has CH or if it is something else. When I originally brought Weeble to the Vet, at first they weren't sure if it was CH or results of an injury. They wanted to X-ray her to make sure but I declined because of the high price of the X-ray. The veterinarian was very curious because she didn't have a lot of experience with CH cats, so she did the X-ray without charging me and that is when she confirmed Weeble had no previous injuries and confirmed she has CH. I was lucky that my daughter worked an the Vet Hospital where we brought Weeble and had been going there with other pets for over 25 years. We have a good and long history with this Vet Hospital and they treat us and our pets very well.

[@spoops752]

@@markchanner3616 Oh i see! I will definitely need to make an appointment with a vet soon.

[@chhaya3575]

No medicine for CH cats?is this curable or not?

[@markchanner3616]

Unfortunately, no, there is no medicine to make it better an there is no cure but it doesn't get worse and it doesn't get better. CH is caused by an underdevelopment of the brain's cerebral cortex which contains the balance center. As CH cats age, they learn to adapt to their balance problems which can make them appear to get better, but they will never regain full balancing skills like a "normal" cat. Other than the balance issue, CH cats are normal in every other way. They are smart and love you back just like the non-CH cats. Our Weeble is the smartest and most fun cat I have ever had. She is a hoot. But I do know that from what I have learned and from what I hear form other CH cat owners, they are the best cats to own because they are so loving and playful. Some would say they are perpetual kittens and I would fully agree.

[@enheduannapax7988]

For more severe cases of CH there can be issues that develop with age, including blindness. One of my 14 year olds has one eye deteriorating and he is almost completely blind. Also both my advanced age CH kitties have loose stools from ultra sensitive digestion - which is very messy as you can imagine. Otherwise both are happy and very spoiled - but be sure you know what you are getting into if you adopt a moderate to severe case CH kitty. Their mother had parvovirus btw, and a third kitten from the litter was completely normal. Go figure.

[@markchanner3616]

Thanks adding this. Like I stated on another reply, I would not suggest to anyone looking for their first pet that they adopt a special needs pet. You may want to get some experience with a non-disabled pet first.

[@HuarizoJojo]

No feline should be declawed, CH or not.

[@markchanner3616]

I completely agree!!

[@maxmiceli9758]

She’s so good at waking I waist my cat could be the same mhh my cat is four look up swag chiewie to get a more indepth look at him his name is oliver he is part Russian blue

[@markchanner3616]

I saw your video. Oliver sure seems like a sweetie and is very handsome! It is too bad he has such a bad case of CH, but he sure is lucky to have you as his human. He is very brave climbing those slippery stairs! I hope you and Oliver have a long happy life together!!

[@maxmiceli9758]

Thank you he y it s very brave he doesn’t realize that he can’t do hard things like that he doesn’t know he has a problem it’s very sad but I would get a second one to give him company we also have a dog that is very kind to the cat and I think he thinks Oliver has a problem

[@maxmiceli9758]

But your cat is very cute and you are also very lucky you didn’t get a severe case of ch but when Oliver was a kitten we thought he was just a little dopy because he was lighter and could control himself better he was about as good at walking as weeble

[@markchanner3616]

Weeble does have a few problems when she does not walk on a rug or carpet. The bare floor is slippery for her. We put down some extra rugs for her to help her keep balance better. She likes that a lot better. She likes to play, but will not play unless she is on a carpet.

[@redterrorproductions1373]

what's with the boring corporate music

[@markchanner3616]

Could have been worse! It could have been that Metal crap!😂

[@redterrorproductions1373]

@@markchanner3616 actually metal's pretty good but it wouldn't fit in a video like this, Still, nothing is worse than corporate.

[@markchanner3616]

@@redterrorproductions1373 Metal👎. CH cats👍.

[@redterrorproductions1373]

@@markchanner3616 have you ever even listened to it?

[@markchanner3616]

@@redterrorproductions1373 Many, many times. Few redeeming qualities. I was raised in a musical family. I took music lessons. I played multiple musical instruments. I listen to all genres of music. I have music on my phone from the 1950's to the 2020's - more than 3500 songs and counting. Rock, Hard Rock, Country, Classical, Pop, Hip Hop, Rhythm & Blues, Rap, Punk, Funk, Reggae, Folk...I could go on. But Metal just doesn't come across as Music. It's more of a primeval release of emotion brought on by anger. Mindless. One of my son's love metal. Not me. The Metal look is "cool" when you're 18-25, not so cool when you get older. Metal bands don't age well, musically nor physically. They just look silly.