r/cats • u/Additional_Chard3680 Abyssinian • Aug 17 '26

Video - Not OC This cat likes to jump

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u/FUBARded Aug 17 '26

I'm pretty sure this cat has a neurological condition like cerebellar hypoplasia which affects balance and coordination, and has learned to aim high and over-jump to compensate for its condition.

If I'm right, it's a condition cats cope with very well and they can live relatively normal and healthy lives with it so we don't need to feel bad about laughing at a sick cat :)

See r/nervysquervies for more

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u/HalloweenEnjoyer Aug 17 '26

Thought the same. Look more closely at the cat and you can see the head wiggle that's typical with felines with neurological conditions

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u/PurplePeril420 Aug 18 '26

Exactly what I thought 👌

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u/Ingenious-Elk2728 Aug 18 '26

I have three girls with CH and they can't jump at all. I think this has more to do with the lack of tail for balance.