2020
High-rise syndrome may sound like a nickname for a serious ailment, but indeed, that's the real name that vets use when referring to a collection of symptoms cats tend to develop after falling from a height. The condition gets its name from the fact that vets initially saw these symptoms in cats who were falling out the windows of high-rise apartments in cities. However, all cat owners should be aware of the basic facts about high-rise syndrome since it can happen even in cats who fall from second-story windows or terraces.
