When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Getty Images/joci03 Why does my cat bite me? This might come as a surprise, but cat ...

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 ...

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 ...

Did your kitty mean to hurt you, or was it just a playful nip? Here's why your cat bites you—and what to do about it. Reader’s Digest asked veterinarians Rachel Barrack, DVM, and Deborah Greco, DVM, ...

DEAR JOAN: Our cat, Mojo, is a feral kitty born the first summer of the pandemic. We got him from a neighbor when (Mojo) was about 8 weeks old. We took him to the vet to be checked out, and he got all ...

Cats are popular pets, but sometimes they can scratch or bite. Cat bites and scratches can cause pain and infection in humans, so it’s important to know how to provide first aid in such situations.

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, ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A girl had no history of cat allergy, atopic dermatitis or food allergy when she was bit on the back of her hand ...

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 ...

Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. Cat bites are unusually dangerous for ...