wobblers syndrome ?

has anyone heard of felines having wobblers syndrome? i have a stray kitten around 12 weeks old who exhibits all of the symptoms but all information i find refers to dogs. not sure how to help the little guy. my vet just doesnt know enough about this condition. can anyone help?

Cerebellar hypoplasia (the technical term) is caused when the kitten is exposed to the panleukopenia virus in utero. It causes a lack of motor skills but cats with CH can live long, happy lives. There are, however, other neurological conditions that show similar signs but can be more detrimental to your cats health. I would take the kitten to a different vet--call around until you find one who knows something about CH and can make the proper diagnosis.

thank you for the information. i have just made an apt. with a vet who is a so called "cat expert" i hope the new is good.

I had a cat with this syndrom..I at 1st thought his mother was just starving him so I took him in and bottle fed him...he got bigger and stronger but still wobbled...We named him Weeble...but he was a defective Weeble..he weebled and wobbled but he would fall over...he was healty, smart and lived to be 2 weeks short of 18 years...he was a great special boy..we miss him terribly... 

I have 3 wobblers syndrome cats.  One is 6 years old and the other two are 5.  I think all had this disease from in breeding and came from same cat.  We love them dearly.  I feed them with a baby spoon and water them with a big dropper.  They sleep in a baby play pen and during the day lie of the floor, where they roll around, on an old blanket.  They sleep all night and a good part of the day.  They have separate dirt boxes and use them most of the time.  I do a lot of laundry but they are worth it.

Welcome to TCS! What an adorable picture!

We actually have an article on the topic as well - 

 [article="29818"]Special Needs Cats Cerebellar Hypoplasia​[/article]  

This is an old thread, I hope you'll get around to posting in newer and more active ones as well.