Why was my cat born with a tiny paw, head bobbles, or limping?

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Weebil was born with a very tiny front paw,head bobbles slightly,tail veers to right from end of body,he hops or limps to get around,what could cause these deormities?He was born feb 2009 and has no clue hes handicapped. Pet's info: Cat | Mixed Breed | Male | neutered | 9 years and 6 months old | 16 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Weebil is adorable and I love his name! He likely had a congenital defect or trauma at birth. I have seen the umbilical chord wrap around paws, legs and tails causing deformities. As for the head bobbing it could be just do to the lameness and paw deformities (use the head to balance) or he could have a mild form of cerebellar hypoplasia which is due to his mother being infected by panleukopenia while pregnant. Animals with this condition live a normal life but are "special." I wish you all the best!

Why was my cat born with a tiny paw, head bobbles, or limping?

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