Your cat may be chasing a bird or a squirrel or simply trying to escape the neighbor's dog but before you know, the cat has scaled the tree. His heart-breaking crying alerts you to his predicament. Your poor kitty, scared and stuck in a tree. What can you do?Try hard to resist your first impulse to contact the fire department. Not only will most fire departments not be able to spare life-saving equipment to get a cat, the noise and commotion of a fire engine and ladder are likely to result in driving the cat even further up the tree.But relax. Though you may not believe it, what goes up can usually come down without help. Most cats just need a little peace and quiet and some time to analyze the situation. The first thing you need to do is to watch your cat for a little while to make sure she is not injured. If she appears injured, she may need medical attention right away.
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