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What does the ASPCA say to put in your windows to keep cats safe?

Snug, sturdy screens in all windows.

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  1. Snug, sturdy screens ✔
  2. Childproof window guards
  3. Nothing, cats land on their feet

Why: Cats can fall from unscreened windows and get badly hurt. The ASPCA says to put snug, sturdy screens in all windows. It warns cats can slip through childproof guards.

Huh, didn't know that: The ASPCA says cats in one or two story buildings are still at risk of high-rise syndrome.

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Answer: Snug, sturdy screens. Cats can fall from unscreened windows and get badly hurt. The ASPCA says to put snug, sturdy screens in all windows. It warns cats can slip through childproof guards.

  1. ASPCA: High-Rise Syndrome: Lifesaving Tips for Cat Parents www.aspca.org/news/high-rise-syndrome-lifesaving-tips-cat-parents
    Install snug and sturdy screens in all your windows.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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