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True or False: Cats always land on their feet

Cats do not always land safely when they fall.

Cats do not always land safely when they fall. Their righting reflex does not eliminate the risk of serious injury.

Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.

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