The Independent highlights the risks pets, particularly cats, face from falling out of open windows and balconies during heatwaves. National pet charity Blue Cross warns pet owners to keep these openings closed to prevent potentially life-threatening injuries. The article details tragic cases, such as a kitten that suffered severe injuries after falling from a 10th-floor window. The message stresses that despite cats' balance, they do not always land safely, urging vigilance from pet owners to protect their furry companions.
If you own a cat, please don't assume a small gap is safe, warns Anna Ewers Clark, head of veterinary services at Blue Cross. Cats don't always land on their feet.
Every year the charity sees cats who narrowly survive devastating falls from heights, often from open windows, as they do not always land on their feet.
In one instance nine-month-old kitten Mia fell from a 10th-floor window, X-rays revealed multiple pelvic fractures and a severely damaged hind leg that could not be saved, resulting in amputation.
Pet owners have been urged to keep balcony doors and windows closed to stop their pets from falling and injuring themselves during the heatwave.
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