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Adorable synchronised walk from cats with ataxia

PoC avatarPosted on February 2, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 2, 2020

These cats are adorable and they are best mates and great cat companions. They both have to deal with the challenge of ataxia – poor coordination due to cerebellar hypoplasia. The condition is stable and does not deteriorate. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in cerebellar hypoplasia | Tagged ataxia, Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia, Feline Panleukopenia, panleuk, panleuk or feline distemper | Leave a reply

Catastrophe: Florida panther species stricken with ataxia. Deliberate poisoning?

PoC avatarPosted on August 26, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 26, 2019

If they can’t walk, they can’t run. If they can’t run they can’t hunt. If they can’t hunt they can’t eat and that means they die… The endangered Florida panther is staggering around its ever diminishing habitat in Florida, USA … Continue reading →

Posted in Puma | Tagged ataxia, florida bobcat, Florida Panther | Leave a reply

Sweet Cat With Cerebellar Hypoplasia Eats From Bowl (video)

PoC avatarPosted on March 22, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 22, 2019

I want to hug this little fella. He struggles to eat from his bowl but he copes. It probably looks worse than it is. His name is Phin and his human guardians are proud of the video which is why … Continue reading →

Posted in cerebellar hypoplasia | Tagged ataxia, cat video, Feline Cerebellar Hypoplasia | 1 Reply

Vestibular Disease Causing Ataxia in Cats: MISDIAGNOSED BY VETS

PoC avatarPosted on March 11, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 14, 2016

I believe this syndrome (vestibular disease) is so poorly diagnosed that I really feel the need to educate. I am amazed at how many vets don’t know and misdiagnose this. My first experience with this was with my very old … Continue reading →

Posted in Cat Health, feline vestibular disease | Tagged ataxia, cat health problems, feline vestibular disorder | 25 Replies

What is ataxia in cats?

PoC avatarPosted on January 18, 2014 by Michael BroadJanuary 18, 2014

Ataxia refers to a lack of coordination. It comes from the Greek language meaning “lack of order”. It is used in reference to all animals and people. A cat with ataxia will suffer from an inability to coordinate voluntarily muscle … Continue reading →

Posted in ataxia, Cat Health | Tagged ataxia, cat health problems | 18 Replies

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