Your cat has a righting reflex so she can turn around in midair during a fall and land on her feet. Her flexible spine helps her turn around quickly. The fluid in your cat’s inner ear helps her keep track of which way is up. However, just because your cat can land on her feet doesn’t mean that she won’t be hurt in a fall. If the fall isn’t very high, your cat may not have the time to turn around so she could crash to the ground. If the fall is high, your cat can suffer internal injuries as she lands and her belly hits the ground. She may experience orthopedic injuries to her feet and legs as they act as shock absorbers. And it could be disastrous if your cat bangs her head on the ground. Thus it is important to avoid falls. Learn more from your most popular vet clinic Chattanooga TN.