Why Cats Aren't Afraid to Walk on Balcony Railings: What Pet Owners Should Know
If cats who are afraid of heights. But most fluffy ones (if their owners do not stop them) easily walk along the balcony railings and along the edge of the window, without worrying about the risk of falling.
Why do pets exhibit such dangerous behavior? The answer is simple: furry four-legged friends are natural-born hunters.
If a cat finds itself in a wild environment, it will be forced to climb trees and jump frequently to catch prey. For example, a bird.
Thus, the desire to be at a great height is one of the manifestations of the pet's instinctive manifestation.
It is also important to consider that the cat's body and organism help them to balance and maintain equilibrium with ease.
In addition, animals do not even think about the consequences of a possible fall. Therefore, there is no fear.
What the owner should remember
Yes, cats can maintain balance and land on their feet in most cases.
Yes, the pets are very brave and have no doubt in their agility.
However, the owner must do everything possible to ensure that the animal never ends up on the balcony railing or near an open window.
The fact is that a cat, despite its body’s adaptation to high altitudes and its ability to balance, can still fall.
And it is far from certain that she will land on her paws. And if this happens, the fluffy one can still die or get seriously injured.
Therefore, do not let your pet out onto the balcony and do not open the windows in the room where your four-legged friend is.
