Why do cat accidents increase in spring?

At this time of year, cats are more active, more stimulated, and more exposed. There's more movement outside, more visual stimuli, and more opportunities for "hunting," even if it's just from a window.

Adding to this, we open up the house more, which increases access to balconies and windows without protection.

The result: a higher risk of falls, slips, or dangerous situations, even in calm or less adventurous cats.

How to easily protect windows and balconies

One of the most effective measures is to install protective nets or mesh on windows and balconies.

They are discreet, allow air and light in, and at the same time prevent your cat from leaning out too far or losing balance. In curious cats (which is most of them), this solution can make a huge difference.

Be careful with tilt-and-turn or casement windows

This point often goes unnoticed, but it is especially important.

Tilt-and-turn or casement windows can become a trap if the cat tries to get through the gap. There is a real risk of them becoming trapped, especially around the abdomen.

To prevent this, you can:

• Install specific guards

• Keep this type of window closed when you are not present

Small changes that prevent big scares.

Create safe spaces for observing the outdoors

Cats love to look outside. It's part of their nature. Therefore, instead of trying to prevent it, a good idea is to offer them a safe place from which to do so.

Placing a shelf, an elevated bed, or a scratching post near a protected window allows them to:

• Observe

• Get stimulated

• Maintain their routine

…without having to take unnecessary risks.

Less risk starts inside the home

The indoor environment also influences more than it seems. When a cat has a space rich in stimuli —toys, scratching posts, resting areas, places to climb— the need to seek "adventures" outside usually decreases.

The key here is to channel their curiosity within a safe environment.

Nutrition and well-being: support from within

General well-being also plays an important role. A balanced diet contributes to their vitality, their equilibrium, and their behavior, helping them to be more stable and less impulsive in their daily lives.

At Ownat, we work with a philosophy of natural nutrition for cats, adapted to each stage and need, designed to support their overall well-being.

Enjoy spring without compromising their safety

Opening up the house, letting the air in, enjoying the light… all of that is part of spring. And with a few precautions, it can also be part of your cat's daily life, without their curiosity becoming a risk.

Because yes, feline curiosity is wonderful… as long as it is safe.