Your cat has a righting reflex that enables her to turn around in
midair during a fall and land on her feet. Her flexible spine helps her make
this turn quickly and the fluid in her inner ear helps her keep track of which
way is up. However, just because your cat can land on her feet doesn’t mean
that she won’t be injured from a fall. She might not have the time to turn
around in a low fall and she could crash to the ground. A higher fall could be
disastrous if she bangs her head on the ground. Your cat could suffer internal
injuries if she bottoms out on her belly. And she could experience orthopedic
injuries as her feet and legs act as shock absorbers. Thus it is important to
prevent falls in the first place. Learn more from your veterinarian
Upper Arlington, OH.
