Cerebellar Hypoplasia (Wobbly Cat Syndrome) in Cats: Causes, Symptoms, & Treatment - Cats.com

Have you ever seen more adorable Wobblies? Cerebellar hypoplasia, also called wobbly cat syndrome, is a congenital condition in cats that is neither contagious nor progressive. It occurs most commonly when a pregnant cat becomes infected with feline panleukopenia, virus and it passes to her unborn kittens. Cats with CH often have trouble walking, running, keeping balanced and don’t get on counters because they can have trouble jumping. They can also have what is called focal tremors making them

“Wobbly” kitten or feline cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is a non-progressive, non-contagious neurological condition that results in walking and balance problems. It’s very important to remember the kitten isn’t sick, weak or hurt; he’s simply uncoordinated. Symptoms can be extremely mild (almost unnoticeable like his sister, Seven), mild like Thorn’s where he’s not able to jump and he does shake, but he can still use a litter, feed himself independently and run up and down carpeted stairs, to sever