Your cat has a righting reflex that enables her to turn around quickly so she can land on her feet in a fall. Her flexible spine helps your cat move quickly and the fluid in her inner ear helps her keep track of which way is up. However, just because your cat can land on her feet doesn’t mean she won’t get hurt in a fall. If the fall distance is too short, your cat may not have the time to turn around and she could crash to the ground. If the fall is too high, your cat could bottom out and bang her tummy on the ground, resulting in internal injuries. She could suffer orthopedic injuries to her feet and legs as they act as shock absorbers. And if your cat bangs her head on the ground it could be disastrous. Thus it is important to avoid falls at all. For more information, contact your Flint, MI veterinarian.