Amy

[pomtzu]

I don't know a darn thing about CH - but viewing that video makes me just want to pick her up and hug her. Poor sweet baby - but she still managed to climb up to you.

[Catty1]

Maybe a mild arthritis med from the vet? That might be affecting her too.

Hugs to wittle Amy.

[Randi]

Oh Poor Amy, it it heartbreaking to see her like that. But she did manage to climb up to you for a cuddle - how sweet! Yes, I could hear her purring. I dont know what CH is, but I hope something can be done about it. Seven years is no age for a cat.

Lots of scritches and purrs from us.

[jennielynn1970]

What a sweetie... all that effort just to climb up to you... and all that purring yet too. Same here, I just want to pick her up and give her a hug! I hope she will start to feel better with the good weather and the set backs will stop.

Lovies and scritchies to all your gang!

[Pinot's Mom]

Count me in the sorry, don't know about the disease crew. I also wanted to wrap her in my arms. Could you show the video to the vet and maybe they could offer suggestions?

Hugs to you and her (and all the fur babies).

[catmandu]

Poor Dear Little Amy!!

We know that Our Pet Talkers Companion Angels are with Amy to help her through what we pray is a temporary condition.
Shes such an Uber Sweet Cat, and so affectionate.

We know that Ebony Beau and Peaches are on the job and will help Amy all that they can.

[Laura's Babies]

She is already on Cosequin (arthritis medication) and has been for several years. I am wondering if that has quit working or maybe I need to increase what I am giving her. The Cosequin DID make a big differance in how she moved around and how she felt. I am leaning towards the arthritis factor and the Cosequin stopped working for her mainly due to how cold and damp I have been feeling myself.

I don't want to take her into see the vet because of how badly that stresses her and how the stress effects her... I think I will call them tomorrow and see if they think the Cosequin has stopped working and what else we can try until at least this damp feeling in the air passes. I think she is as sensitive to the cold and dampness as I am and perhaps that is what is going on.. I can't believe the cold wet winter we had didn't effect her but now that it is spring, she is being effected..

I have noticed that she lays closer to the heater vents and so does Samantha. I find Samantha hugging the bathroom heater vet all the time. She is curled up next to the one in the living room right now.

[Taz_Zoee]

I'm sorry. I also have no experience with CH and I know I cannot watch the video because I will cry. But I think calling the vet and asking them about it. Maybe you can up the dose of Cosequin and see if that helps.

Hugs to you and Amy.

[phesina]

For those of you who haven't come across it before, CH is Cerebellar Hypoplasia, a neurological disorder that disrupts the animal's balance and coordination. I am the meowmie of two CH cats, Elmer and Bob.

Laura, I am betting that this is a reaction to the cool, damp weather. If you are feeling the effects of it and Samantha is seeking out and hogging the heating vents, Amy must be feeling it too. How soon do you think the weather might start to improve?

I don't think it would be Amy's age of 7 years. Bob is going on 10 now and is doing no worse than he has before. He always has fallen quite a bit while trying to stand up or walk, ever since I've had him (about 2 years now) and before with his previous family (his whole life up until then).

That sounds like a good idea to talk to the vet and see what they think might be going on. I hope an increase in the Cosequin dose or perhaps a slightly stronger supplement might give her some relief. I agree with you that you don't want to put her through the stress of actually going to the vet's if there's anything else you can do to ease things up for her at home.

Laura, there is a HandicappedPets e-mail and/or web group and I believe a number of groups and/or sites devoted specifically to CH cats. I know some people regularly involved with them (I don't follow them regularly myself because I already spend too much time here!). If you wish, I will contact people and see if I can come up with any other answers or ideas or leads for you and Amy.

Let's see what Helene (lvpets2002) has to say, what with her many CHers, too!

Elmer and Bob and all of us send our love to Amy - Bob especially, because Amy is his one true love!