Symptoms typically include: Head bobbing, head tremors; Jerky or uncoordinated walking Otherwise known as “wobbly cat syndrome,” it’s a non-progressive, non-contagious neurological condition that results in walking and balance problems in cats and dogs. It’s called wobbly cat syndrome for a reason. This syndrome is most often diagnosed in large dogs, but can occur in cats, though very rarely. Ellen Scott Friday 19 Jun 2020 12:08 pm. As mentioned earlier, the severity of the condition has a wide range. Bobbly the wobbly cat who wiggles when he walks is looking for a forever home. Wobblers Syndrome is a progressive disease, meaning that it will get worse as time goes on, and may cause paralysis if left untreated. While it may look frightening, it is actually not at all painful for the animals who have it. The cat with cerebellar hypoplasia is abnormal from birth, though it may not be clear that something is wrong until the kittens are toddling around with some coordination. One owner, her cat is now ten years old, has recently had to confine her cat to a cage. Wobbly Kitten Syndrome refers to musculoskeletal or neurological disorders that can negatively affect a kitten's movements. Judy heard that feline cerebellar hypoplasia (CH), a neurological condition sometimes referred to as wobbly or shaky kitten syndrome, causes cats to teeter (just like the kittens she was fostering), but she’d never seen CH firsthand.

However, in some cases kittens can develop gait abnormalities for other reasons. There are many reasons that a cat might walk like they are drunk, but it could be Cerebellar Hypoplasia, or what is more commonly known as Wobbly Cat Syndrome. Wobbly kittens are prone to bone disorders as well, throughout its lifetime. I spoke with several owners of wobbly kittens recently. Learning about feline cerebellar hypoplasia. Wobbly Kitten generally sets in when the kitten is 2-3 weeks old. It is important to take your cat to the vet immediately if you suspect they are suffering from Wobblers Syndrome. You’ll notice symptoms in a cerebellar hypoplasia cat as soon as he or she can stand and walk, around 4-6 weeks of age. ... also known as wobbly cat syndrome, since birth.