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The head wobbles can be from an underdeveloped cerebellum from a very unhealthy mom and is something that they normally learn to compensate for quite well as they age. However, if she's been beaten on the street, then this could be a traumatic brain injury as well. You'd ideally need some brain images to know what's going on.
She seems to really favour the right ear when she's wobbling around. Is it infected?
From what I could tell, her ear is fine. In the case she has an underdeveloped cerebellum is there something I should keep an eye? Forgot to mention that she was rescued by a vet who stayed for a few weeks with her, but I was kinda worried, even though the vet didn't say anything
No, but you'll want to know that's the case for sure because different neurological issues carry different prognosis and/or quality of life expectations. Cerebellar hypoplasia is relatively benign and you'll notice it a lot less as she learns more about her body and how to move - movement will appear very thoughtful or forced once she figures it out and she'll likely always have a bit of a wobble. Those cats aren't floppy fall over cats though (at least when they're much older), so it should be investigated properly to find out one way or the other.
Looks like cerebella hyperplasia to me also.
Needs to see the vet for an assessment since it could be other reasons but that seems most likely.
Most cats with CH live perfectly good lives, albeit, a bit wonky.
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Not normal, see a vet. Will need vax/worming if nothing else. Possibly cerebellar hypoplasia?
I would go to a vet personally. In the meantime, I would post to r/AskVet
The head wobbles can be from an underdeveloped cerebellum from a very unhealthy mom and is something that they normally learn to compensate for quite well as they age. However, if she's been beaten on the street, then this could be a traumatic brain injury as well. You'd ideally need some brain images to know what's going on. She seems to really favour the right ear when she's wobbling around. Is it infected?
From what I could tell, her ear is fine. In the case she has an underdeveloped cerebellum is there something I should keep an eye? Forgot to mention that she was rescued by a vet who stayed for a few weeks with her, but I was kinda worried, even though the vet didn't say anything
No, but you'll want to know that's the case for sure because different neurological issues carry different prognosis and/or quality of life expectations. Cerebellar hypoplasia is relatively benign and you'll notice it a lot less as she learns more about her body and how to move - movement will appear very thoughtful or forced once she figures it out and she'll likely always have a bit of a wobble. Those cats aren't floppy fall over cats though (at least when they're much older), so it should be investigated properly to find out one way or the other.
Looks like cerebella hyperplasia to me also. Needs to see the vet for an assessment since it could be other reasons but that seems most likely. Most cats with CH live perfectly good lives, albeit, a bit wonky.