The good news is, cats have been known to survive over a week in a tree and have sustained falls of over a hundred feet without serious injury. ... Worse, a cat may eventually become too weak to climb down, and after a point, even if rescued, may die later of starvation, dehydration, or exposure.

Will a cat eventually come down from a tree?

If your cat is in a tree by choice, it will come down when it is ready. A healthy cat can survive up to two weeks without food or water. Most cats will come down when hungry, though. Even if the cat decides to temporarily stay put, make its descent as safe as possible.

How do you get a cat to climb down a tree?