A Bermondsey veterinary observe is taking a stand after a ‘concerning’ variety of cats are being admitted for care after falling from high-rise flats.
The London Cat Clinic, a number one veterinary observe and 24/7 hospital famend for its feline care, is elevating consciousness concerning the escalating concern of high-rise falls in cats.
‘High-rise syndrome’, a time period used to explain accidents sustained by cats falling from buildings greater than two storeys, poses a major danger to cats, notably in cities.
The Spa Road clinic has seen a rise in admissions of cats injured after falling from high-rise residences – with three separate circumstances in only one weekend final month.
Common accidents embody damaged bones, facial and chest trauma, and inner bleeding, and falls may be deadly if not handled promptly.
Dr Jeremy Campbell, Clinical Director at The London Cat Clinic, defined: “A fall from a relatively small height can be very serious.”
“One cat, which sadly fell from a second-floor apartment suffered haemorrhaging into the bladder and, while the poor feline thankfully pulled through after 12 hours of intensive treatment at our 24/7 hospital, it was touch and go for quite a while.”
The severity of accidents will depend on varied components, together with the peak of the autumn, the touchdown floor, the cat’s age and well being, and the supply of immediate medical therapy.
Another cat who lately acquired therapy was a four-month-old Ragdoll kitten, known as Pink Nose. She was rushed to the clinic’s hospital following a harrowing fifteen-metre fall from a flat in The Isle of Dogs.
The homeowners say that they had left the balcony window barely open throughout the night time to maintain the flat cool, however within the morning they found their kitten on the bottom – fifteen metres down. “It was horrible and he was clearly terrified,” they stated.
Upon arrival at The London Cat Clinic, Pink Nose was promptly attended to by the clinic’s night time staff. The staff carried out a complete examination, together with X-rays to evaluate the extent of his accidents.
Fortunately, Pink Nose was discovered to don’t have any critical fractures however he did have a collapsed lung and a ‘pneumothorax’ – a build-up of air or fuel within the house between the lung and the chest wall.
This case highlights the significance of making a protected atmosphere for cats, particularly these residing in multi-story buildings, which his homeowners couldn’t stress sufficient.
Now, the clinic is advising cat homeowners to take precautions, resembling relocating furnishings away from home windows, putting in window limiters or meshes, and cat-proofing balconies with security nets.
Dr. Campbell says: “There can be better options for keeping cool such as fans or cool mats for cats. Leaving the windows open even when at home and you have an inquisitive cat can have disastrous, and quite often fatal, consequences for cats.”
He added: “In the event of a fall, seeking veterinary attention immediately, even if the cat appears unharmed, is crucial as they may have hidden injuries requiring emergency treatment.”
The London Cat Clinic in Bermondsey is the one veterinary observe in London that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days every week just for cats. Whether you want a routine check-up, a routine or non-routine surgical procedure, a specialist session or an emergency day or night time, they have you ever lined.
To e book an appointment, name the clinic on 0203 740 1112 or go to their website.
