Guest guest Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Tried posting this before, and I don’t think it went through so I apologize if this is a repeat. I just saw a 12 week old kitten with probable cerebellar hypoplasia, classical intention tremor and severe ataxia. The owners love this kitten and brought it to me to see if any kind of rehab is possible. Initially, it was able to ambulate and get into the litter pan, but has worsened over the last few weeks. Muscle atrophy in rear limbs, but able to flex and extend all limbs without resistance. I recommended “kitty squats”, PROM of limbs, and even tried him on a physio ball to help with strengthening and proprioception. I searched the rehab archive and didn’t find anything helpful-last post about hypoplasia I saw was in 2008. I would appreciate any help!Joyce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 29, 2011 Report Share Posted October 29, 2011 Hi Joyce, It is not typical for cerebellar hypoplasia cats to progress - usually, they are static or appear to " improve " as they get used to their disability! Muscle atrophy is also somewhat uncommon for purely cerebellar problems since it is an UMN problem and doesn't typically cause even disuse atrophy. I would be concerned that this kitten has some other pathology... I would recommend having them see a neurologist in the area. Please feel free to contact me directly regarding this kitten. Good luck Kube, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology) Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner > > Tried posting this before, and I don't think it went through so I apologize > if this is a repeat. > > > > I just saw a 12 week old kitten with probable cerebellar hypoplasia, > classical intention tremor and severe ataxia. The owners love this kitten > and brought it to me to see if any kind of rehab is possible. Initially, it > was able to ambulate and get into the litter pan, but has worsened over the > last few weeks. Muscle atrophy in rear limbs, but able to flex and extend > all limbs without resistance. I recommended " kitty squats " , PROM of limbs, > and even tried him on a physio ball to help with strengthening and > proprioception. I searched the rehab archive and didn't find anything > helpful-last post about hypoplasia I saw was in 2008. I would appreciate > any help! > > Joyce > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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