Cerebellar Hypoplasia (cer·e·bel·lar hy·po·pla·sia) is a disorder found in cats and dogs which causes jerky movements, tremors, and generally uncoordinated motion, just like ataxic cerebral palsy in humans.  A cat with CH often falls down and has trouble walking or cannot seem to walk at all.  CH in cats is non-progressive, meaning it does not get worse with age.

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• CH kitties-
• Are not in any pain
• Are not contagious
• Have a normal life expectancy
• Live happy, healthy lives
• Learn to adapt their abilities and compensate over  time
• Can be spayed/neutered safely
• Need to be indoor-only & should never be declawed
• May require no extra care, or a great deal of extra care, depending on their severity
• Can be more prone to accident-related injuries, like chipped teeth or broken nails