Cerebellar Hypoplaysia Pup

[lovemymutts]

Hi there, has anyone on this forum in Australia or overseas ever experienced a large breed dog with Cerebellar Hypoplaysia?

Is there any supportive treatments that have helped?

The diagnosis isn't formal as it would need to be done with an MRI but the whole litter was affected.

We are doing everything we can within budget limitations, physio, acupuncture and massage.

I have also been in touch with human therapists too. Including one man who has made the videos on youtube "Cerebellar Hypoplaysia Rehabilitation - Holly's Story" and "Holly's Story - The Sequel". He had some really interesting stuff to say but not relating to pets.

It is not easy to watch but he is a super happy pup with a zest for life.

We are realistic about his future but also want to try and help him improve his movement because he loves life and deserves a chance, it is a shame so little is known about it in pets, or from what I've found so far on canines.

Edited April 7, 2016 by lovemymutts

[*kirty*]

Found a few pages with some info and also some videos:

https://www.google.com.au/search?site=&source=hp&ei=dOgGV8SSBsbWmAW3x7rgCg&q=cerebellar+hypoplasia&oq=cerebella&gs_l=mobile-gws-hp.1.2.0i131j0l4.2860.17176.0.18582.20.15.5.2.2.0.1459.6306.2-8j4j7-2.14.0....0...1c.1.64.mobile-gws-hp..4.16.2727.3.hSY-vp_aLdU#q=cerebellar+hypoplasia+pugs

There is a disorder that Pugs get which sounds very similar.

[*kirty*]

Ah Pugs get Cerebellar ataxia. Sounds very similar though.

CH is not progressive so I would imagine that if the pup has decent quality of life now and an understanding owner, there is no reason it can't live a happy life.

There is forum member on here who has a rescue dog with a similar condition - tdierikx. Perhaps send her a pm.

Edited April 7, 2016 by *kirty*