Cats love to be up high. That’s why they jump all over countertops and bookcases! It isn’t uncommon to find a cat lurking up a tree outside, but why do some cats get stuck?

Cats are really great climbers. After all, they’ve got really awesome claws for the job! The trouble is, cats aren’t so good at climbing down. It’s a bit like how walking up a ladder is easier than climbing down a ladder. Cats are too scared to climb down!

Most of the time, a cat only climbs up as high as he feels comfortable jumping, but if a cat is scared, he may run further up the tree than he should. If your cat gets stuck up in the branches, you’ll likely have to go up after him.

Your vet Hinesville, GA can tell you more about this curious cat behavior. See details here.