Flora - Domestic Short Hair Kitten

Shelter: BC SPCA - Kamloops Animal ID: 470314 Birthdate: September 04, 2018 - Kitten Spayed/Neutered: Yes Female Flora and her 2 siblings were born in the care of the Kamloops & District SPCA after their mom was removed from a hoarding situation. Their mom was put into foster care and 2 days later gave birth. When Flora was about 4 weeks old she was diagnosed with a condition called Cerebellar Hypoplasia. Cerebellar hypoplasia is a developmental condition in which the cerebellum of the brain fails to develop properly. The cerebellum is the portion of the brain that controls fine motor skills, balance and coordination. The condition is not painful or contagious. But it means Flora will need to be kept strictly indoors as cats with cerebellar are prone to losing their balance and could easily be injured or attacked if they go outdoors. Flora may require special modifications in her future home environment, including dishes that are raised off the floor for easier access, no huge flights of stairs or sharp objects. Although she may be more prone to minor injuries associated with falls, all cats that have cerebellar hypoplasia are able to have a normal life expectancy provided they are given some extra tender loving care. Flora's mom was also a carrier of Feline Calici virus(FCV) and sadly passed that onto all her kittens. It's a type of upper respiratory tract infection and is contagious to cats that have never been exposed to FCV. Flora has made a full recovery but she will continue to be a carrier of the virus and stress can cause her to have flare ups. It's important to work with your veterinary to make sure Flora gets the best care if she experiences a flare up. If you think Flora would be a good match for your home please fill out our adoption application which can be found online at https://spca.bc.ca/ or speak with shelter staff.