wobbly head kitten

[princessnat]

My cat had kittens 3 weeks ago ... she had 5 but 2 died as they were born the 3 left are now 3 weeks and 5 days .... 2 are doing really well but the little boy seems to have trouble with his head ..almost as if its to heavy for him. he seems to be able to hold it still when he tries hard. He eats very well and can walk abou and play but he just wobbles his head alot..... any ideas? he is booked in at the vets for monday.

[smokey the elder]

He may have cerebellar hypoplasia (CH.) The vet will be able to tell you.

[Kirsten]

He may have cerebellar hypoplasia (CH.) The vet will be able to tell you.

I was thinking of that, too. (Doesn't someone here has a video of a CH kitty posted in the siggy?) But at the age of 3 weeks, it could also be that the muscles of the neck are just not strong enough. I would ask a vet to be on the safe side.

Kirsten

[Kirsten]

Found it: http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthre...lar+hypoplasia

Kirsten

[critters]

If the baby has CH, and I'd say it's pretty likely, there is NO need to put the baby down. Many vets give a knee-jerk suggestion of PTS, which is regrettable.

[GILL]

If this baby has CH he may turn out to be the most loving of all. Our LB (Little BEAR) is a CH kitty. She is one of the sweetest cats we have. Just keep an eye on him and love him.