Thomas has grown into the silliest cat. He's very long, very lean. He is muscular. Still has balance issues, but that doesn't stop him! He climbs the ceiling hight cat tree in a flash! He loves to be at the top and chase his own tail around and around and around the pole. He loses his balance now and then, but those strong muscles of his allow him to pull himself back up and carry on. You can hardly tell he has CH, but of course we know his clumsiness is something he's overcome more than be burdened with. He's a loveable guy - sometimes TOO loving! He still has the strange habit of wanting to suck his "thumb" or the other cats or now even our fingers! Wacko! We think it is a comforting thing he still relies on, since he was taken from his Mamma at such a young age. Who knows, all we know is we love the nut and we can not believe he was almost put to sleep as a kitten because of the CH. While it may have been necessary for some of the litter, he is proof SOME of them CAN thrive!
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I just found your blog looking for information to link to about CH kittens. Thank you for all that you documented about the CH kittens you gave a chance at life to.
I have a cat that I believe has CH, at first I found it endearing I love animals, have a cat and two dogs and have had countless others in my life, but I am so afraid she is suffering. she can't take more than a few steps without falling and now stopped using the litter box. She goes and few steps and uses the bathroom. I am afraid she is suffering. Is it right for me to keep her alive? Am I doing it for her or for me, this is all so confusing. Any thoughts?
I have just recently adopted a cat with a severe case of CH. What are you feeding your cat to get the strong muscles?
This is very late, Joan - but thank you. I hope you found enough info in your search. All God's creatures deserve a few chances :-)
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