Shakey’s Journey with Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Cats

Meet Shakey! She totally took the internet’s heart by storm with her adorable wobbly walk. You see, Shakey lives with cerebellar hypoplasia in cats. This condition can make movements a little more unpredictable.

But really, Shakey is just a fur kid who loves playing, treats, and her paw mom. She really isn’t that different from other feline friends; she just has a different care routine. With a big heart and endless love for her kitty, Shakey’s pet parent stays on top of her care routine – which includes some anxiety surrounding a big move and supporting her joints. That’s why she uses four holistic NHV supplements…

Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Cats

Wait, what exactly is cerebellar hypoplasia (CH) in cats?

It’s a rare, non-contagious neurological condition caused by a virus. The symptoms include shaky movements and uncontrollable swaying. But kitties with CH aren’t in pain from these movements. Actually, in a loving home, they can adapt to live with this condition, as Shakey had!

When it comes to sweet Shakey, pet parent Renee wanted to stay on top of her kitty’s overall wellness, mobility, and resilience. This sweet kitty, like any would, deals with some anxiety. On top of that, there is some physical strain caused by CH that can affect the joints.

My goal is to keep her as strong and mobile as possible, so products supporting physical resilience are a top priority

As a fan of holistic care, Renee discovered NHV and was delighted to find the right fits for a new natural wellness routine for her cat’s neurological condition!

Shakey’s Big Move

Shakey’s braved a lot so far, but a new challenge appeared: a big move! Moving homes can be stressful for any cat, but for cats who aren’t great at navigating new spaces, it can be especially tough.

Shakey’s family began her on four NHV supplements to support the transition, especially her anxiety and joint wellness.

• NHV Petomega: A natural source of healthy omega-3s to support her joints during all her movement
  
  
• NHV Natures Immuno: Our medicinal mushroom blend to support the immune system during the big move.
  
  
• NHV Yucca: Our full-spectrum extract of yucca to help ease inflammation in wobbly cats and encourage appetite.
  
  
• NHV Matricalm: A natural anxiety supplement with gentle, non-habit-forming herbs like chamomile and lemon balm that may help support pets during a move.

How has it been going for them? Renee shares:

We’ve been using these holistic supplements for the past month, and they’ve been the perfect support for Shakey as we settle into the new space. Moving can be a lot, but keeping her routine consistent has made all the difference.

How pawesome is that? We are so proud of Shakey’s resilience. A new space is tough for any kitty, but Shakey really showed how it’s done!

As a little celebration, Renee broke open a bag of Salmon Jerky treats by NHV. These single-ingredient dehydrated salmon pieces are made piece by piece pro chef, and are perfect for a milestone like Shakey’s big move!

Want Support for Your Kitty’s Condition?

All kitties are different, whether they have a health condition or not, and so their support will look different, too. All it takes is the right pet parent to step up and give them the care they need.

Shakey is living her life to the very fullest thanks to the care she gets from her pet parent. Thanks to her, Shakey can enjoy her new home, sunbathing, hunting her toys, cuddling, and (like any cat) lots of tasty treats!

No matter the condition, a holistic approach that considers the entire pet can help. For Shakey, that approach involved daily natural supplements. If you want personalized suggestions like Shakey got, simply reach out to one of our friendly Pet Experts using the chat box below, or schedule a free 15-minute video call. We can’t wait to help your fur kiddo on their own holistic wellness journey!