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Are cats in one or two story homes safe from window falls?

No, they are still at risk, and short falls can be worse.

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  1. Yes, falls only happen above the fifth floor
  2. Yes, cats always land on their feet
  3. No, short falls can still badly hurt them ✔

Why: The ASPCA says cats in one or two story buildings are still at risk. A short fall may not give a cat enough time to turn and land correctly.

Huh, didn't know that: Even cats that turn in time often land with their feet splayed, which can cause head and pelvis injuries.

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Answer: No, short falls can still badly hurt them. The ASPCA says cats in one or two story buildings are still at risk. A short fall may not give a cat enough time to turn and land correctly.

  1. ASPCA: High-Rise Syndrome: Lifesaving Tips for Cat Parents www.aspca.org/news/high-rise-syndrome-lifesaving-tips-cat-parents
    If cats live in one- or two-story buildings, they’re still at risk of high-rise syndrome.

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