High-rise syndrome is a danger to domestic cats — especially during the warmer weather. The name refers to any number of injuries that can result from a fall from a high window. You may have heard stories of cats falling several stories and living to tell the tale… but many more fall and do not survive the impact or resulting injuries. Most of these accidents can be prevented. Make sure that any window you open has a screen. To be cat-proof, the screen must fit securely in the window frame and be strong enough to withstand at least a ten … Continue reading →