Your cat has a righting reflex so she can turn around in midair during a fall so she will land on her feet. Her flexible spine helps your cat twist around quickly and the fluid in her inner ear helps her tell which way is up. However, just because your cat can land on her feet in a fall doesn’t mean that she won’t be injured. If the fall is too short, your cat may not be able to turn around in time and she could crash to the ground. If the fall is too high, she may injure her feet and legs as they act as shock absorbers. If she bottoms out and her gut hits the ground, she could suffer internal injuries. Your cat could bang her chin or head on the ground to disastrous results. Thus it is best to prevent falls to begin with. For more information, contact your Diamond Bar, CA veterinarian.