Last Updated on August 22, 2023 by Pets Feed
The case was already clear: the sick kitten-kiwaczek had to be euthanized. The doctors wanted to end his suffering and did not expect anyone to protest. However, the right person took charge of the fate of the trembling kitten. He didn’t want the animal’s life to end prematurely.
The kitten had to be euthanized. The wife couldn’t accept this
– He will be euthanized. Can you help? The woman heard him and did not hesitate for a moment.
Ricochet is a kitten with cerebellar hypoplasia, which makes it difficult for him to function. The organ responsible for motor coordination and motor skills has not fully developed in this purr, which is why he has problems with balance. Animals with cerebellar hypoplasia can be recognized by their characteristic swaying in all directions, which is why this disease is called wobbly cat syndrome.
Due to health issues and a misunderstanding of her illness, the kitten had to be euthanized. However, the clinic employee who was present at the clinic did not want to put the cat to sleep. She stopped the euthanasia and called Kristen Lester, the owner of the cat sanctuary. She decided to adopt an animal and spend time raising awareness about cerebellar hypoplasia. He posts videos with the cute Ricochet and other cats on the social networking site TikTok.
@ricochetthechkitten Ricochet is a special needs kitty with Cerebellar Hypoplasia aka Wobbly Cat Syndrome. CH occurs due to a damaged cerebellum, resulting in poor fine motor skills. CH kitties have excellent quality of life and can live a full life span! They just need time, therapy, accommodations, and support. They are not in pain and CH does not get worse with time. Because Ricochet is just a baby, we anticipate great improvement for him! #RicochetTheCHBoy #wobblycatsyndrome #cerebellarhypoplasia #catsoftiktok #kittensoftiktok #kittens #animalrescue #kittenseason #kittensanctuary ♬ Look After You – The Fray
The wobbly kitten ended up in the asylum. Internet users are concerned about the suffering of a sick animal
Seven-week-old Ricochet ended up at Kristen’s Sanctuary – The kitten sanctuary in central Pennsylvania has saved dozens of animals over the years. A kitten with cerebellar hypoplasia was to be next.
“Cerebellar Ricochet Hypoplasia is serious and we have a fairly unknown medical history, so it’s hard to say how it happened. They have an excellent quality of life because these cats can live normal lives but only need support depending on the severity of their symptoms, Kristen explains.
In one of the many informative TikToks, a woman assures that unstable cats do not suffer. Rocking is associated with balance disorders, but causes no pain. Many netizens were relieved after hearing this information, and others were still full of doubts. Some people accused the woman of letting the kitten suffer for her own pleasure. Despite serious allegations, Kristen continues to calmly respond to comments, spreading knowledge about cerebellar hypoplasia in cats.
@ricochetthechkitten /s Ricochet has Cerebellar Hypoplasia meaning his cerebellum, which controls fine motor skills, is damaged. He’s not in pain and has excellent quality of life 🥰 #catsoftiktok #kittensoftiktok #kittens #animalrescue #kittenseason #kittensanctuary #fosterkittens #RicochetTheCHBoy #wobblycatsyndrome #cerebellarhypoplasia ♬ original sound – Ricochet The CH Kitten
A kitten with cerebellar hypoplasia now faces hard work. He needs therapy that will pay off in the future
Cerebellar hypoplasia does not progress and may only improve over time. Cats in pain get used to wobbly movements and learn to inhibit them. Ricochet can count on special therapies: physiotherapy and hydrotherapy help the little one to develop muscle strength and coordination. Thanks to regular training, the animal will be able to function even better.
“Its volatility won’t go away, but we believe we can reduce its severity.” Cats with cerebellar hypoplasia are extremely resilient and adaptive, so I have no doubts Ricochet’s ability to cope, says Kristen.
The woman gave an interview in “Newsweek”, in which she told the reaction of Internet users to the videos she posted online. She also shared her thoughts on euthanizing kittens with cerebellar hypoplasia.
“The reactions on social media have been overwhelmingly supportive and positive. My main goal is to spread awareness about cerebellar hypoplasia and the happiness of these cats. (…) – says Kristen. “It’s depressing that people automatically put them to sleep when all these cats need is time, support and therapy.
Ricochet didn’t have a better start in life due to his illness, but things can only get better now. With the help of two good people, he can explore the world and prove that cats like him can be happy.
@ricochetthechkitten Today is Day 1 of Ricochet’s first full PT routine. It was…interesting 🤣 but I can’t wait to see how much improvement we see in a few months!! Ricochet has Cerebellar Hypoplasia aka Wobbly Cat Syndrome. CH is a condition that results from the cerebellum either failing to develop properly or becoming damaged in-utero or within the first 3-4 weeks of life. CH is not painful and it’s not degenerative, so it won’t get better or worse. There is a spectrum of severity for CH cats, ranging from mild to severe; all have excellent quality of life with support and accommodations! #RicochetTheCHBoy #wobblycatsyndrome #cerebellarhypoplasia #kittensoftiktok #catsoftiktok #kittens ♬ original sound – Ricochet The CH Kitten
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