FELINE HIGH RISE SYNDROME IN DHAKA METROPOLITAN AREA

Abstract

The records of 34 cats of different breeds, ages, and sexes brought to Teaching and Training Pet Hospital and Research Center (TTPHRC), with complaints of falls from a height in 2023 over 1 month were reviewed. The affected cats were mostly middle-aged (>6 Months – ≤4 Years). 100% cats fell from the multiple stairs. 82.4% non-neutered, and 85.3% local breed cats are more likely to exhibit high-rise syndrome. The purpose of this study was to clinically and etiologicallyevaluate frequently encountered cases of cats falling from a height. Bone fractures were diagnosed in 85.3% of the cats. Α total of 100% of the cats survived after getting treatment.