Cerebellar hypoplasia (video of Amy)

[lizbud]

That is so heartbreaking to see.

[*JTM*Coco*pi*Caramel*]

Im so thankful Amy came to live with you and bless you for taking care of her! It must be so hard, and sad sometimes but it is great to hear she is a fighter and that must be so rewarding! I had never heard of CH before, Lut had mentioned something about Inka's balence before but I never knew that it could be this severe. Keep up the good work Amy and hugs from Coco and Caramel!

[QueenScoopalot]

Great job Laura! So happy to see you are still promoting our special little kitties! Amy actually seems to get around quite well for a CH girlie. If you saw some of my herd in action, you'd be stunned, but having had special needs, and CH kitties for close to 12 years now, I don't bat an eye anymore except when one particular boy climbs the stairs. Teeter Totter is a very determined and headstrong young boy, and sometimes he does things that scare the wits out of me! But to NOT let them take things at their own pace, and to coddle them, doesn't help them gain confidence, and learn their abilities. Kisses for sweet Amy from my gang of misfits, and hugs to you for teaching others.

[jazzcat]

Wow. Laura I know you have described her condition before and I thought I had a grasp of what it's like but to see this video just amazed me. I had no clue. I sat here with my mouth hanging open as I watched. I just had no idea at the extent of CH on Amy.

I agree with the others that she is very lucky to have you. When I watched the second video I realized that I would be fighting the urge to help her all the time. What a little trooper she is.

[Cincy'sMom]

I had no idea what CH kitties were. Thanks for the education.

I truly admire you and all those who have pets with chronic health issues, although I think it often more stressful and difficult for us the humans, then the animals themselves. Your video shows what a determined, brave, and beautiful girl your Amy is. She probablly doesn't realize there is anything special about her except that she is a happy girl in a wonderful home!

[Laura's Babies]

I am amazed at the response to this video am I am glad so many of you have had the chance to actuallty SEE what CH is for the first time with my little go getter Amy!

Jan, I am SO glad you saw it, that is what I wanted, for you (and others with CH kitties) to see it and give me some feedback as to how bad/good Amy's is. Since she is my first experience with one, I don't have a clue. Jan, do you have video mode on your camera so that you can take video of some of yours and post them? (So I can see... Perhaps a little more promoting and educating, there are a lot of new people here!)

The vet that Amy and Giz saw today has experience with CH kitties. He is a new graduate from LSU Vet School but he has a friend who has a cat with CH and he said Amy's Ch is mild compared to his friends so that made me feel lots better.