01/11/2025
KITTIES IN NEED:
Wonder is a formerly feral kitten, now a sweetie, who was trapped at the end of October with other members of her litter. However Wonder was different from the rest of the kittens as she was more "clumsy than kittens usually are,and her head slightly wobbled side to side. .
Now at 5 months, and with no progression of any other symptoms and her condition not worsening, Wonder has had a neuro exam at the vet hospital and has been to our vet and she is diagnosed with a condition called CH. CH is cerebellar hypoplasia.
Wonder is a lovely Tortie, and her symptoms are not progressive but she will always have CH. She is spayed, up to date with her vacs and she is precious.
Other than her CH diagnosis, she's in excellent health and looks totally normal except for those head wobbles. We've had CH kitties before and Wonder is diagnosed as having a MILD case of it. To help this little darling live a full life he will need a little guidance and looking over. She'll need to eat from a raised food bowl to make her meal time easier. Since she has head wobbles, she works a bit harder at getting her head targeted to the food. She has a wonderful appetite! So you know she'll find it!
Cats and kittens with MILD CH can function almost as well as any other cat. CH will not shorten her life, and are happy loving animal family members.
A family that is considerate to her is necessary to avoid her from falling down stairs. Baby gates at the bottom of the steps are the trick.
Because they need to help themselves balance you don't trim a CH kitties nails too short. They have poor jumping skills and so climbing is an essential need for them to keep their world active and not one of isolation or solitude. So their nails are important to them so they can grip the carpet better when running and playing.
We know friends who have CH cats and kittens and I hope we will hear from them to encourage others to adopt this darling girl.
We hope to hear from everyone to raise awareness about CH kitties and help beautiful little Wonder find an exceptional home. Thanks!
When you wish to meet Wonder, fill out an application www.safehavenhumanesociety.org or cal FMI 207-646-1611.
Wonder is the torti in the photo.
