Your cat has a righting reflex that allows her to quickly turn around in midair so she can land on her feet during a fall. Her flexible spine helps her move quickly and the fluid in her inner ear helps her quick track of which way is up. However, just because your cat can land on her feet doesn’t mean she won’t be injured in a fall. In a short fall your cat may not have the time to turn around and could crash to the ground. If the fall is high, she could bottom out and bang her belly on the ground and suffer internal injuries. Her feet and legs act as shock absorbers and she could incur orthopedic injuries. And if your cat bangs her head on the ground, it could be disastrous. Thus it is important to protect your cat from falls. Learn more from your veterinary clinic Crown Point, IN.