High-rise Syndrome is a collection of injuries sustained by cats falling from higher than two stories, often from windows in high rise apartments. Most of these kitties accidentally fall from high-rise apartment windows, terraces or fire escapes. Not surprisingly, high-rise syndrome usually occurs in urban settings. Unscreened windows or windows with damaged screens are most frequently at fault. Amazingly, many of these cats survive.
You can protect your cats (and kids) by:
- Checking your screens and regularly. If they’re not snug and secure, replace them.
- Don’t expect childproof window guards to protect your cat. Most kitties can slip right past them.
- Close your windows before you leave home.
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