Will cats jump off the balcony?

Cats are always exploring new things and corners, and there may be cases of jumping off the building. Cats in heat are especially restless, running around randomly, making loud noises, and some even urinate everywhere. If a cat is at home and the window is not closed, it is likely to simply walk on the window sill and may slip and fall suddenly due to a sudden scare. In extreme cases, some cats may jump off the building to escape the confined space. Overall, cats jumping off buildings is a common occurrence. Cat parents should remember to close the windows.

**Why do cats jump off buildings?

Firstly, cats are curious about the outside world and want to go out. Without a suitable path, they choose to jump off the building. Or they may accidentally jump while trying to catch flying birds, mosquitoes, and flies. Secondly, cats will measure their jump by feeling the air with their whiskers and determine if they can jump down. When the time is right, they will jump, but often there are deviations, resulting in injuries.

The role of cat whiskers

Cat whiskers are a special sensory organ. In the dark, cats can feel the position, texture, and size of objects in the air through the slight pressure of the whiskers. As a nighttime visual organ, this enables cats to navigate through dark and narrow spaces. Cat whiskers not only help cats understand their surroundings but also allow humans to observe the cat's mental state by examining the whisker status.

**What to do if a cat falls from a high place?

Immediately check if the cat has any external injuries, such as fractures or wounds, and observe if the cat's walking posture, mental state, and appetite are normal. If the cat shows symptoms such as bleeding, fractures, or lethargy after falling, carefully move the cat, handle the wounds briefly, and take it to the vet for inspection. The best way to handle a cat falling from a low place is to carefully take the cat to a pet hospital to confirm if there are any problems.