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High-rise syndrome in cats.

W O Whitney1, C J Mehlhaff

  • 1Department of Surgery, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY 10021.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|December 1, 1987
PubMed
Summary

High-rise syndrome in cats frequently causes severe thoracic trauma, including pulmonary contusions and pneumothorax. Prompt emergency treatment significantly improves survival rates for affected felines.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Animal Trauma Studies

Background:

  • High-rise syndrome is a common injury in urban cats resulting from falls.
  • Falls can lead to severe, multi-systemic trauma, particularly affecting the chest.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the clinical findings and outcomes of cats diagnosed with high-rise syndrome.
  • To identify common injuries and assess the effectiveness of treatment.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective case series analysis of 132 cats diagnosed with high-rise syndrome over five months.
  • Evaluation of clinical signs, trauma types, treatments administered, and survival rates.

Main Results:

  • Ninety percent of cats sustained thoracic trauma, with pulmonary contusions (68%) and pneumothorax (63%) being most prevalent.
  • Facial trauma (57%) and limb fractures (39%) were also common; 37% required emergency treatment.
  • Ninety percent of treated cats survived, highlighting the importance of timely intervention.

Conclusions:

  • High-rise syndrome in cats is characterized by significant thoracic and other traumatic injuries.
  • Early and appropriate veterinary intervention is crucial for improving survival outcomes in affected cats.

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