11/07/2025
You may notice something wobbly about this kitten 🫨
Our technician, Gina, just adopted Ava. Ava has something called Cerebellar hyperplasia, a neurological condition where the cerebellum - the part of the brain that controls balance and coordination - is underdeveloped or abnormally enlarged due to disrupted growth, often before birth. It’s most commonly caused by infection with the feline panleukopenia virus during pregnancy. Affected kittens, sometimes called “wobbly cats,” typically show symptoms such as unsteady movement, tremors, and difficulty with coordination. Despite their motor challenges, cats with cerebellar hyperplasia are not in pain, and their condition is non-progressive - meaning it doesn’t worsen over time. With a safe environment and patient care, they can live long, happy, and active lives 😊🤍