A cat bite — particularly from a stray or feral cat — carries a high risk of infection and can be dangerous. Symptoms of infection can include redness, swelling, and warmth. Share on Pinterest Jeff ...

Cats are revered around the world. They are small, cute domestic pets that are extremely popular. They provide emotional support and are used in some forms of animal therapy. That being said, ...

I read recently that cat bites happen primarily to middle-aged women. While this statistic made me laugh since I had experienced a cat bite just a few weeks ago, cat bites aren't funny. A Mayo Clinic ...

As a cat lover, you may think a scratch or a bite by a feline is harmless and even cute at times. You may let their ...

I was cat-sitting recently, in exchange for a free place to stay, when the white-and-gray cat lunged at my hand and bit it - ouch! - one evening before bed. The bite left a small puncture wound below ...

People should always be careful to avoid cat bites, especially if they have weakened immune systems. © Ausra Barysiene via Shutterstock An immunocompromised woman ...

Cat bites can make deep puncture wounds that are hard to clean. The nature of these wounds allows bacteria or other organisms to become trapped deeper in the skin. Due to this, and the fact that cats ...