After discovering that a cat has fallen from a building, the owner needs to consult a pet doctor promptly to see if the cat has any fractures, bleeding in its internal organs, pneumothorax, etc. The specific treatment methods are different for different situations. the same. First, if it is a fracture, it needs to be diagnosed with X-ray or DR. If there is bleeding in the internal organs, then a B-ultrasound examination is also required to see if the organ is intact, and a routine blood test is also required. If it is a pneumothorax, it is very dangerous and requires prompt treatment.

1. How many days does it take for a cat to pass the dangerous period after falling from a building?

A cat needs to be observed for at least one week after falling from a building, and the dangerous period lasts for about one week to half a month. After a fall, the cat's current status needs to be evaluated based on the cat's specific physical condition and relevant laboratory indicators. Some cats may die on the spot due to massive bleeding or serious damage to important organs such as the brain, heart, lungs, and liver after falling. Others may die on the spot. Cats are lucky enough to have only skin trauma or fractures. In this case, it is possible to recover as long as active treatment is given.

2. How to judge whether a cat is okay after falling from a building

To determine whether a cat is okay after falling from a building, it is recommended that you go to a pet hospital for treatment.

1. After the cat falls, you can go to the pet hospital for treatment. Check and palpate to determine whether there is trauma, subcutaneous hematoma, etc., and then take X-rays to confirm whether there are fractures, internal bleeding, etc. If everything is checked If it is normal, it means there is nothing wrong with the cat.

2. You can observe the cat’s performance after falling from the building. If the cat has pain, coma, loss of appetite, etc., it means that the cat is injured and needs immediate medical treatment. If everything is normal and there are no clinical symptoms after a few days, it means there is no damage.

3. How many days are the dangerous period for a cat to fall from a building?

After a cat falls from a building, the dangerous period is usually about 1-2 weeks. Possible injuries caused by a cat falling from a height include the following aspects: First, pneumothorax caused by chest wall penetration. This type of injury can cause atelectasis in the cat, leading to respiratory failure in the cat, and the need for emergency chest closure. , reduce the entry of gas. Second, fractures often occur in limb bone fractures, such as radius and ulna, tibia and fibula, metacarpal bones, etc., and need to be diagnosed by X-ray or DR. Third, cleft palate.

IV. Precautions

After the cat falls, the owner must not pick up the cat directly. It is best to put the cat flat in a carton and take it away to prevent damage to the cat during transportation. Cause secondary damage. When raising cats, you should also pay attention to closing doors and windows to avoid accidents.