Cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) is a neurological disorder that affects cats and dogs, causing jerky movements, uncoordinated motion, and loss of balance. It is also known as wobbly cat syndrome. CH occurs when the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls fine motor movement, balance, and coordination, does not develop properly. The most common cause of CH in cats is when a pregnant cat becomes infected with feline panleukopenia virus and passes the infection to her unborn kittens. CH is a non-progressive disorder, meaning it does not get worse with age.

Cats with CH have varying degrees of severity, ranging from mild to severe. Cats with mild CH require little to no additional care and can still do things a normal cat does, such as climb, jump, run, and walk. Cats with moderate CH may have more noticeable head tremors, more frequent bouts of falling, and exaggerated cerebellar hypoplasia stance and walk. Cats with severe CH cannot always get around on their own and require a great deal of special care.

It is important to note that cats with CH are not in any pain and can live very normal, happy, and healthy lives. They have a normal life expectancy and are not contagious to other animals or people. Cats with CH tend to learn to adapt to their condition over time and may require no extra care or a great deal of extra care depending on the severity of their condition[[3]](https://bluepearlvet.com/medical-library-for-dvms/nobo...