Holly’s Disability
One of the most important things to remember is that CH doesn’t cause any pain. So we know that Holly isn’t suffering and we are doing the right thing for her by giving her the chance to find her own way in the world and helping her manage her condition with support and lots and lots of love.
WHAT ARE THE MAIN SYMPTOMS OF CH?
The main symptoms of CH are:-
Uncontrolled tremors, often the most notable in the head
Loss of balance
Lack of coordination
Exaggerated movements, especially when walking
Wide stance
Currently, Holly is showing all these symptoms, each at different levels, however, Holly knows no different, she was born with these symptoms so for her, this is her normal and we keep that in mind when supporting Holly.
Holly has a neurological condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia. Below are some FAQs about her condition, please note I’m not a vet – I’ve just read up a bit on the condition, had superb support and advice from her foster family at LUKAG, and gained a little experience from supporting Holly so far.
WHAT IS CEREBELLAR HYPOPLASIA (CH)?
Cerebellar Hypoplasia in medical terms means:
Cerebellar = pertaining to the cerebellar, the part of the brain in the back of the head between the Cerebrum (the largest part of the brain) and the brain stem. The Cerebellar is part of the brain that controls walking, coordination and balance.
Hypo = under
Plasia = formation of.
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR HOLLY?
As with most conditions, CH has different levels of severity and as Holly is only 9 weeks old and is getting used to life in a new home, we are unsure at the moment how severe her condition is – but for us, whether she has a severe or mild case of CH we are adamant to ensure that Holly reaches her full potential in whatever shape or size that is. Above everything, she has a good quality of life and continues to enjoy life and be as happy as she is now.
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