Your cat has a righting reflex so she is able to turn around in mid-air during a fall so she can land on her feet. Her flexible spine helps her move quickly during this maneuver and the fluid in her inner ear aids in determining which way is up. However, just because your cat can right herself doesn’t mean she won’t get hurt in a fall. If the fall is too short, your cat may not have the time to right herself and she may crash to the ground. If the fall is too high, your cat may suffer orthopedic injuries to her feet and legs as they act as shock absorbers. If her belly bottoms out and strikes the ground, she may incur internal injuries. And your cat can even bang her chin or head on the ground to disastrous effect. Thus the best course of action is to prevent falls in the first place. For more information, contact your Northwest Denver area, CO veterinarian. Click here for details: http://westminstercovet.com/