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Could Your CH Cat Benefit From Pee Pads?
Litter box issues can make or break a pet parent/cat relationship. In fact, some say inappropriate elimination is the number one reason cats are relinquished to shelters. That said, litter boxes are...
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How To Train Your Cat To Use Pee Pads
The decision to provide pee pads for your cat may be an easy one – but just how easy is it to actually teach a cat to use them? Photo courtesy drinkerthinker. According to those who use pee pads in...
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The Adoption Story Of Mister Wobbles
The other day I reconnected with CH cat parent Paige, and what a joy it has been! Like many other CH cat parents, Paige has been deeply impacted by her special needs kitty. From the moment he entered...
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A Look Back On Ellie’s First Two Years
By the time this post is published, Ellie will officially be two years old. The time has gone so quickly, and yet at the same time she is just as much a part of our little family as any of us. And...
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Is It Fair To Keep Cats With Severe Cerebellar Hypoplasia Alive?
Cerebellar hypoplasia cats come in all sizes, shapes, and of course, degrees of wobbliness. While some may only walk a little funny, others – specifically those who have severe CH – may not be able to...
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Meet Mister Wobbles
Now that you’ve read Mister Wobbles’s adoption story, it’s time to get to know this kitty a bit better! Paige, Mister Wobbles’s pet parent describes her 2.5-year-old CHer as moderate to severe. Here’s...
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How To Convince Potential Adopters That Cerebellar Hypoplasia Cats Are Great...
How do you convince a potential adopter that a special needs cat, such as a cerebellar hypoplasia cat, may be “the one”? At some shelters, special needs cats are scooped up quickly. Other shelters...
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Bored? Here’s A CH Cat Toy Suggestion From Mister Wobbles
Finding the perfect toy for your cerebellar hypoplasia cat can be difficult, especially if the cat’s mobility is somewhat limited. While there are a number of toys out there that you can purchase,...
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Tall Beds: The Bane Of Your CH Cat’s Existence?
I’ll admit it. I don’t think I’ll ever own a “grown-up” bed. Photo courtesy aigarius. By grown-up bed, I mean one that consists of more than a mattress and box spring on the floor. One that has legs, a...
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Does Your CH Cat Purr?
Although many of our cats may have cerebellar hypoplasia in common, it’s important to remember that they’re all individuals. By that, I don’t only mean they are impacted by CH to different degrees, but...
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Not Spaying Vs. Anesthesia: Ruth Shares Her Lessons, Decision
When it comes to our cerebellar hypoplasia cats, it can be difficult to make some decisions. We want what’s best for them, but sometimes their condition makes those decisions difficult. That’s exactly...
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What Has Your Experience Been With Your Vet & CH Cat?
This is going to be a rather short post today, because I was hoping all of you could take a few moments to share your experiences. Photo courtesy Chika. Lately a CH cat parent reached out to me with a...
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How Geronimo Touched Irene’s Heart: An Adoption Story
Like many of us, Irene was immediately interested in Geronimo when she saw him at Greyfoot Cat Adoptions at a Petsmart last February. While she didn’t take him home that day, he did touch her heart,...
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Reader: Help! My CH Cat’s Diapers Leak
No one likes a leaky diaper. Unfortunately, that’s the situation Ghada faces daily with her CH cat, Pepa. Pepa, a 7-month-old cat with severe CH, cannot walk, stand, or control her bladder. Photo...
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Dianne Comes Up With A Great Floor Covering Solution For Her CH Cats
When it comes to keeping CH kitties safe in the home, there are a number of best practices. That said, every so often, one of us comes up with a fabulous new idea. Such is the case with CH cat mom...
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Do You Help Your CH Cat With Her Struggles? CH Cat Parents Respond
Imagine this scenario: A CH cat wants to get onto a couch. He’s sitting on the floor and, after some thought, decides to go for it. He reaches up and begins to climb, when suddenly, something happens,...
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Meet Patchie
Don’t let this sweet, little face fool you – her pet parent, Rachel says she’s quite the ham! That said, in the year that Rachel has had Patchie, a good deal has happened. Here’s a quick look at how...
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CH Community Responds: What Has Your Experience Been With Your Vet & CH Cat?...
At the beginning of the month, I posed a question to all CH parents: What has your experience been with your CH cat and vet? The question was born out of a reader’s concern over the level of care her...
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CH Community Responds: What Has Your Experience Been With Your Vet & CH Cat?...
Today’s post is a continuation of the last – a look at your experiences with your CH cat and vet. So many of you responded (thank you!), that I wanted to share as many as possible. If you’d still like...
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Great Tip to Keep Your Carpet Clean & Dry From Cat Accidents
Living with a CH kitty can sometimes mean incontinence issues, leaky diapers, and other messes. However, it doesn’t need to mean soiled carpets. After a recent post on leaky cat diapers, Ghada offered...
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