Kitten 'Sway' with Extreme Case of CH Cerebellar Hypoplasia trying to walk
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- Опубликовано: 12 сен 2024
- This is my sweet kitty Sway-Girl. She has an extreme case of Cerebellar Hypoplasia and will never actually walk. Although she does half run, half flop at feeding time. This is her at 10 weeks old in January 2009. I took her into a spare room so she wouldn't bang into things as she flopped around. She hasn't improved any. She's a happy, spoiled, loved kitty that even my husband loves (and he hates all of our animals) HA HA HA!! Sucks to be him.
UPDATE: Because of the angle of her back legs, her bowel movements were difficult and she ended up with anal prolapse. Unfortunately, because her initial condition of CH would never improve, thus making it impossible for the prolapse to improve, there was no permanent fix for her. Just repeated trips to the vet for a new anal purse string stitch every month or so. I felt that would be cruel to put her through that difficult and painful procedure for many years to come. A few weeks after this video, I made the obvious humane decision to have her euthanized to end her constant pain of the anal prolapse, which was getting worse every few days. Her CH in no way altered my decision to keep her forever but the prolapse changed everything and put her at risk for infection, on top of already being in pain.
I adopted my Cerebellar Hypoplasia kitten 12 years ago and he is still going strong! He has never walked and I take him to the litter box and feed him. He is a joy to myself and my family. We love our Tumbleweed!
Porq o ser humano fez ao gatinho o mal? Quem é animal pior o de 2 perna ou de 4..
@@mirtespostal9793 it’s born with it human doesn’t do it😊
@@mirtespostal9793 ???
@@mirtespostal9793 eles podem nascer com isso.
@@midgard9057 portuguese lol
Sorry for your lost. She was a very beautiful brave kitty and how lucky you were to have her for a while. Thank you for taking such good care of her, and then being there to make the right but difficult decision. Hopefully her story and video will inspire others to consider helping to rescue, foster and adopts special cats like Sway. And importantly, to help demonstrate that humans must do what is best for their pet no matter how hard it is for themselves.
I appreciate that. Sometimes the right decision really is the hardest one to make.
@@sofuggit What happened?
@@abbyg3404 prolly euthanized the cat
@@abbyg3404 it died what else
@@Cadoe put down by the owner I think
I'm so very very sorry that you had to let her go. It's obvious that she wants to walk to you by herself like all the other kitties. It's also obvious that she loved you more than anything. I am 250% positive that she is walking and running at the Rainbow Bridge while she waits for you to come get her one day. You did the right thing and I'm proud that you shared her story with everyone. It was a hard decision to make but I'm sure you know how much she lived you for it. I wish fir you "blue skies. Green lights. And peace." Thank you from placitas, new mexico. Kathy
Thank you ❤
Sway is deceased now. She's no longer struggling to make it from one end of the room to the other.
Am sorry bout Sway's passing. What happened😭
Damn, 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
Life must have been SO frustrating for her! No quality that I could see. Glad she's no longer suffering, but sorry for your loss.
@@mikeladoucer7448 The description states that she suffered an anal prolapse as a result of the angle of her hind legs. It was painful, would require suturing every month or so, and left her extremely prone to infection. They made the decision to euthanize her instead of putting her through that process for the rest of her life.
I am sorry!
When I read the description I got so sad I allmost cried. I am sure she was a good kitty l, at least she walks in heaven.
She's so adorable *hugs* I'm sorry, I know it must have been an incredibly hard decision.
Ultravioletmidnight1 The right decision usually is the most difficult one to make.
HuGs
You are awesome for taking care of this bundle of fur... he is in a better place now and guess what HE CAN WALK...!!! He thanks you for being such a blessing in his short life...
Bless you for giving her lots of love & care & making her short life as beautiful as possible. She knew nothing but love in her time. How many people can say that?
I have a cat with the same disorder named Bobbi who moved just like this when I got her. She's now four years old and still living a happy life. She can even balance on all fours at times, and take a few steps! While I love my special kitty so much and I'm so glad she doesn't need to be put down, I would if it came to it and was the best decision for her. You made the right and unselfish decision for her, and I can only imagine how hard that was for you.
I have a cat like this one. He is now almost 8 years old and he learned to live with this. He can not run fast, he cannot jump high
you absolutely did the right, humane thing. thank you for loving her! ❤
She is so cute I feel sad for her but I know she has a bright future!😔🤩😚😍🥰
She had to be euthanized a few weeks after this.
I had a cat with such syndrome ( his mother had panleukopenia when pregnant). His condition was light to medium compared to your cat and yet I felt so sorry than he was not at full capacity to run and walk and jump. I admire you doing the best you can for your cat.
i burst into tears. watching her struggle to get to you, and shes mewing so excitedly too, like "yay! mammy! mammy!" God bless you for ending her pain.
In a way it is just like humans. It is sad to see a child with disabilities but, you have to remember inside they are just that - a child! Sway had a disability but she was being a kitten, playing about and trying to get to her mama like any kitten.
Thank you for putting so much love into her, I know it must have been very tough to make that decision. I am also seriously considering getting a cat. Particularly one with special needs. You made the right decision, R.I.P. little kitty.
I'm sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful, amazing girl.
Bless you!! and thank you o, so so much for giving her a chance. you have a grown man here with tears down his face.
I feel so bad you had her put down she was so precious and happy. Poor angle at least she will walk in heaven
@卐卐 Hurensohnficker 卐卐 How come in hell?
@卐卐 Hurensohnficker 卐卐 r/Im14andthisisdeep
@卐卐 Hurensohnficker 卐卐 what the heck?
Oh, I have a CH kitten that I'm fostering who is 10 weeks old today actually. He pretty much has the same mobility as this baby did in the video, maybe not even quite as good. He does get to his litterbox though! It took some work, but I'm proud to say we've accomplished that much!
I'm sorry that you have to have her put down :-( She's beautiful.
You have my condolences for what it's worth. You loved her enough to want what was best for her.
Omg that meowing is going straight into my soul, bless her, and bless you!
My cat Tootsie has CH...and I'm learning more and more about it! I've had her (since she was a kitten!) for nearly 15 years, and this video just breaks my heart! I can't even imagine going thru the last decade with out my wobbly kitty.
I'm glad Sway-girl had the time she did with you.
A gentle reminder that we must always be there for our little friends, especially when the hard decision must be made. A double blessing that you made the right choice for her and not your own feelings and was with this beautiful brave kitten to say godspeed.
You're really awesome for taking care of that sweet baby. Thanks for giving him the best short life he could have.
You did the right thing although it must have been one of the hardest decisions. Please know that kitten knew that you loved her. She was blessed to have you in her life.
Sofuggit.
Much love for what you are doing for that kitten. I thought there would be nobody else in this world that would do that. I only know 1 couple that had adopted at least 6 cats with disabilities. Their cats were blind and other sorts. When I first saw these cats if really opened my eyes that these people (YOU) had the biggest hearts.
You did the right thing.
I'm sorry for your loss. She seemed like a very sweet cat.
I have a special needs cat too. They deserve the love that any other cat gets!
I am sorry for your loss. She surely was adorable, not to mention one of the most beautiful cats I have ever seen. May she rest in peace.
I have a 6 month old kitty (Orangey) that has CH. He is the kitten of a stray I took in while pregnant. I adopted him out to a loving home, but his condition got worse, and they asked if they could return him. I immediately said I would. He was always my favorite kitten.
Since getting him back (2 months ago) he has continued to decline. The vet diagnosed him with CH a few weeks after I got him back. He went from walking with a slight wobble to now being confined to a bed, lying on his side. I have to take him to the bathroom, food and water bowl and pretty much everywhere I go. He sleeps all the time and I feel horrible for him.
I’m considering having him put down because I can’t imagine him living like this for the next 10 plus years. But I also know in time, some cats do learn to adapt and “get better.”
I’m so heart broken and unsure of what to do. I love him so much, but that love causes me to not want to see him suffer.
CH does not progress, meaning he should not have been getting worse if it was CH. It very likely could have been CH with something additional that compounded things, like an inner ear infection causing vestibular disease. These are totally treatable! An infection causes inflammation to press on the vestibular area responsible for balance in the inner ear and causes extreme vertigo and dizziness. If your cat was suffering from this as well as the fever from infection, it would easily explain the extra symptoms you mentioned. I know because my CH princess Sophie is going through the same right now.
:( rest in peace sweet angel.
Omg soooo she’s so cute! ❤️ I hope she’s going strong 🙏🏻
Sadly, no. I explain in the description.
@@sofuggit I just saw it now 😔 I’m so sorry, pets are part of the family, it’s never easy to see them go. A hug from Canada
@sofuggit I'm so sorry.
Oh man, I'm tearing up.
We all do the best we can for our animal babies. And I feel you guys did your best.
@LoreneTurner So sorry for your loss. I know it feels like you've been forced to cheat yourself out of an amazing pet. I never wanted to let my Sway-girl go. She was truly a gift. When these animals overcome CH to lead what they perceive as a normal life it makes you look at your own petty misfortunes and think twice. They're really wonderful teachers if people are willing to learn from them. :)
That little plaintive meow at 0:36. Felt that one in my heart.
I'm very sorry, you gave her love before she had to leave this world, which is more than so many kitties (especially with CH) get. Bless you.
This brought to tears to my eyes being a cat lover. I am so glad you guys had her and loved her. She seems so sweet.
This is so hard to watch without almost crying for me :(
Such an adorable kitten
RIP kitty. You are in a better place now
Awh...I'm so sorry to hear that she had to be laid to rest...such a beautiful kitten.
Hugs...she was adorable...and loved for the time she had with you's. :)
I am so sorry for the loss of the precious little kitten. I love how you valued her. So many would discard her because of her CH. You're special and I hope and pray God continues to bless you for you kindness to his creatures.
It would benefit you greatly to find out the whole story and read ALL of the information before commenting. You could avoid posting incorrect comments. I'll say it again, She wasn't put down because of CH. She was put down because of another medical situation that caused her great pain, discomfort and was incurable.
😭 could just imagine the heartbreak
I had a CH kitty for 8 years and she was a huge challenge and a wonderful companion. ☺
So sorry for your loss...but at least you gave her a chance and she knew love and kindness in her short life xx
What a precious kitten!!! Good to hear she had so much love:)
I know it was a hard decission. I've had 3 cats have to be put down. The first was dying of heart cancer. The second's liver began shutting down (our guess was it had something to do with Swiffer Wet Jets since when it first came out no one knew that allowing their pet to walk across the just-cleaned floors, dry as they may be, could cause extreme liver damage). Most recent was born with a condition where, no matter what, her liver would have shut down.
It almost made me cry to watch her struggle in doing something most animals have a pretty easy time getting down. So precious. I wouldn't be able to get a Cerebellar Hypoplasia animal, I'd break down everyday feeling so bad for them. You did the right thing to end her pain. I'm so sorry you had to go through with that. It's heart wrenching to lose someone you love.
Had it not been for the anal prolapse, I would have kept her forever. CH isn't painful. it just changes the way they maneuver through life. -- She was born to our Mama cat. I'd never heard of CH prior to her being born.
Aww such a cute baby! I have a 9 day old kitten that I think has CH - he rolls all over the place. Its sad, but I make sure he eats (has a hard time feeding) and love on him. Glad to see she's happy!
My heart just cracked in half
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss but thank you for giving her a chance and lots of love for her short life. You're a wonderful person.
I wish you the best of luck. It was difficult having to put her down because of something that had nothing to do with the CH. They're a lot of work and you have to allow yourself to laugh at them sometimes without feeling guilty. They can be very entertaining to watch sometimes. They try so hard.
@christallaurel Sway was never an inconvenience. Not once. It's a lot of extra work but Sway was a pleasure in my life.
Ahhhhh poor baby! I'm crying! Poor little thing is so sweet. :(
It was WONDERFUL that you were willing to take this little kitten into your care and even though she lived a short life from what I understand, I am positive it was a good one. Most people won't even be willing to take care of a kitten like this. She is in Kitty Heaven now and you know what SHE IS ABLE TO WALK and be a normal kitten!! She is probably running around chasing the other cats and wanting to play and driving the older ones crazy. HAHA!! But I know she was greatly loved.God Bless you
I'm so sorry for your loss. As you said before, she knew that she was VERY Loved while she was here. Good for you for not giving up on her and letting her have the life that she did. You gave her the chance that many never would have.
little darling God bless all good hearted people animals and all living things forever.
We put a lot of pillows and foam around the hard edges of everything for our Charlie boy. You have a sweet little baby there!!! Love her every day!!!
You did the right thing. I am normally all about saving & protecting, but sometimes part of that is knowing when to let go, and letting them go PEACEFULLY.
Sometimes the most difficult choice would be the best for them so they wouldn't have to go through it for the rest of their live. It is inhumane to let them live with endless pain forever.
At least you gave her a wonderful home in the short time she spent with you. I'm sorry for your loss, too. CH cats can be the sweetest cats and they are often overlooked because of their condition.
This condition in animals makes a lot of people cry. It's heartwarming and sad. Sway didn't need to learn how to walk. It had already been determined that the severity of her CH would never permit her to walk upright. I just like to work with her to help her find a convenient replacement for walking that would work for her. And please, don't fight the urge to save a shelter animal. Call around and specifically ask for a special needs or undesirable. Maybe a three legged or one eyed dog or cat.
I'm so sorry you had to go through this, but you did indeed make the right decision. At least she was loved while she was here. :(
best part is when this adorable baby grows up, he'll no nothing's wrong with him. he'll probably see another cat walkin along and be all, "bro... what's wrong you you? you're walkin all.... funny." XD adorable vid!
Thank you for caring take of her. Take care.
My heart is breaking! I hope this wonderful little ball of fur won't have the faculties to realize the severe handicap she has! If she doesn't then she won't know any better, will think her life is a normal life, and can be happy. If she does know how disabled she is, then it would be too sad that she not only has the handicap but also realizes that she's can't do anything to make it stop. Wouldn't that be horrible, for an innocent creature like her to have to suffer and KNOW she's suffering?
RIP sweet Sway.
cerebellar hypoplasia is a non-progressive, non-contagious neurological condition that results in walking and balance problems. A kitten is born with “CH” when her cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls fine motor skills and coordination, is underdeveloped at birth. An cerebellum’s growth can be stunted by a number of factors, most commonly if the mother contracted the feline distemper virus while pregnant or if there was some sort of trauma to the kittens while they were in the womb.
@sofuggit
Yes, you made the best decision for his sake. Somethings we can't fix.. I don't know why such innocent creatures have to go through these hardships...but thank goodness for people like you who genuinely love animals.
Thank you for taking care of him in his short life.
Thats so sad :( but at least you did all you could for her. May she live on in kitty heaven.
@sofuggit shes so beautiful too, and she clearly was loved dearly =] seeing pets with difficulties looked after and loved like this is one of those things that makes me smile! Its inspirational to me
the most beautiful creature i've ever seen.
This is so precious
poor kitty u did the right thing for it setting it free even tho it broke ur heart that kitty in spirit is happy that u care so much for it...
what a cute kitty i love her !!!! i hope she lives a long happy life ! and im very glad that someone is taking care of her well :)
sorry about your loss , bless you both.
you can just see the "help! I can't get up!" in her struggling and hear it in every one of her sweet little meows :.(
i like seeing it crying. its funnier than "mr bean", "stan and bran"
you need a dose of log chain you pin porick
Poor girl :( Makes you want to pick her up and cuddle her. I've had cats in the past, all healthy but after seeing all the videos like this and finding out that they are 'put to sleep' because of this condition has made me want to adopt one with Cerebellar Hypoplasia in the future. They seem like perfectly happy cats!
She is soo cute and beaitful :) the meowing makes my heart melt!
I agree with most of the others - I have witnesses in person and video, people who have cats with severe cases of CH and it honestly shocked me. One in particular where the poor cat couldnt walk or even use his muscles to urinate or defecate and the owners were so selfish that they wouldnt euthanise him. I saw a similar video where a lady had to kind of rub her cats but with a towel (similar to getting orphaned young kittens to go #1 & #2) and she had it EASY compared to the person I mentioned earlier. You absolutely did the right thing.
When bowel movements and prolapse became an issue, there was no way I could let this continue. Life was fine for her until the medical issues started.
I think an animal will show you when they've given up. This little guy as so much life! When I see an animal with something like this or a missing limb or anything, I try not to feel sorry for them, because like people with a disability, they dont want pity, they just want to be treated the same as any other person. This kitty got treatment like any other kitty would, love, food, and a place to sleep, and thats a happy cat. Never take pity, instead show your happiness for them! :D
Aw, now this makes me sad. I've been watching cats with CH and laughing (not in a cruel way, it's just freakin' funny.. like a drunk :P) and wanting one. But this reminds me why I try to stay away from pets; the loss.
My boyfriend's cat has this condition. She is super adorable and loved by her whole family. He has other cats but she is the favorite among our friends. :3
Aww how adorable!
The Karen Kitty be like: HE'S ATTACKING ME!!!!
Sorry for your loss, but you did the right thing.
Thank you.
Please don't judge her. She obviously did everything she could. Bless your heart for being so concerned. The quality of that kittens life was definitely compromised.
It's a shame she had to be put down. I read somewhere that hydrotherapy works really well for CH cats. I guess the weightlessness the water gives them helps them learn how to carry themselves right?? Anyway, I'm sorry for your loss and I hope where ever Sway is now, she's happy.
So sad to hear about Sway's passing... but I'm glad you took her in and tried to take care of her as best you could. She was such a cutie. And one of many inspirations for me to want to become a foster for these adorable CH cats. Her little mewl and wiggles melts my heart.
It's not fair, poor kitty, she is so beautiful!
Poor kitten. I'm sorry for your loss.
Oh poor little kitty. :( She looks like she had it really bad. Sweet little thing, I hope she lived a good life.
@sofuggit A tough but the best decision in a bad situation. Thank you for caring for such a lovely animal.
This video makes me so so so so sad!!! I hope the little kitty rests in peace :(
@molly58826 She had Cerebellar Hypoplasia. She was a great kitty. It's not an incredibly common ailment but she had the worst case my vet and many other vets had ever seen. Walking would have never been an option for her. But she didn't know she was different. She was happy.
She's gorgeous. We had to put our CH girl down just last week because she had a rare reaction to an antibiotic. We miss her so.
I haven't cried like this in years
She played and crawled (or flopped) around like the rest of them.She was a blessing in my life and I'll miss her always.You can make a wheelchair out of something lightweight like ink pen tubes (the white ones).I was working on one for her but she never got to use it.You can also get a large water bottle (like for a guinea pig) since severe CH cats can't have a bowl of water.Sway would have drowned so I syringe watered her by hand 4 times a day or more.The hanging water bottle makes it easier.
I'm actually crying at this
@mill181 Then he'll be fine. Milder cases have little impact on them. As they grow they learn to deal with it better. They really improvise so they can do the same thing as healthier cats. My baby wasn't as fortunate. Good Luck and love him dearly!
@emogirl1234ist It has a disorder. The kitten is in no pain, and picking it up to carry it everywhere will lead to a severe dependency on the owner for the cat to get around. Letting the kitten figure out how to get about on its own is essential. The cat feels no pain, it just takes longer to learn how to do things their own way.