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 ...

Cat bites person's finger. Many cat parents have had their feline friends bite them at least once or twice, perhaps when you’ve been playing with them, giving them some cat treats, or even just ...

Every year, there are an estimated 400,000 cat bites in the United States, with animal bites accounting for approximately 1 percent of all emergency room visits. Although dog bites are far more common ...

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, ...

If you’ve ever owned a cat, chances are you’ve been a scratch or cat bite victim. It’s not always a violent affair. Cats love to bite gently when playing or to warn you of something. Sometimes, cats ...

Cats are a wonderful addition to any household, with the pets providing warmth, love and a mischievous sense of fun. However, a less welcome trait is when felines attack the humans in their households ...

We can probably all agree that kittens are one of the sweetest creatures on Earth, but they're not so sweet when they start biting or scratching you, and if you let them keep behaving that way, they ...

Cat play biting can come as a shock. One minute playtime with your furry friend is all fun and games, then they suddenly give you a painful nip. Perhaps you have a multi-cat household and are ...

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 ...