Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia is a non-progressive, non-contagious neurological condition that results in walking and balance issues. A kitten, like Wilma, is born with "CH" the part of her brain that controls her small motor skills is under-developed. CH cats may also experience head tremors, the uncontrollable shaking of the cat's head when she is trying to focus. Wilma walks fine, for the most part but we see this syndrome affect her most when she's trying to concentrate. She's a head wobbler. She is constantly whipping her hair back and forth (like she's in a Willow Smith music video). Fortunately, Wilma has a mild condition and it won't worsen with age.
Wilma is fitting in purrfect with our family and keeps us constantly laughing with her silliness. I could live without the screeching loud meow but we'll live. She loves loves loves dogs! She is always up in there face or laying with them... she even licks them like crazy! Deuce didn't know how to handle a cat actually liking him at first but then he learned to be gentle. Barnabee gave Wilma a firm warning that he's old and doesn't like to be touched (I'm sure that's not but he said but it's true). Now she stays clear of his face.
It took a while for my feline pack to accept her but it's a slow and steady ride. I have a Mama's Boy for a cat and the other is a complete b**** so with that, I think things are going well.
I will continue to keep you all updated on Wilma's progress :) Deagan and I lover her SO much but Josh is taking a little more time to adjust.
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