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 ...

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 woman has revealed why her cat's fearful reaction left her requiring surgery, and it may be years before she has full mobility of her hand. Lauren Hagarty, 34, recalls the chaos she overheard when ...

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, ...

When your cat bites you, it is not just a random attempt from your furry friend; instead, it is packed with meaning. Understanding the reasons behind this behavior helps spot stress, hunger, affection ...

While on her daily walk, a woman from Texas got bitten in the hand by a street cat—what followed was 48 hours of pain. “A street cat bit my hand. Went to the ER, got a tetanus shot and antibiotics. It ...

An unlucky kitten bite appears to have led to a Danish man’s death four years later. He reportedly contracted a serious infection following the bite that hospitalized him for a month, caused the ...

Union City — Terra Simpson was visiting her sister in December in this southern Michigan city when she was bit by her sibling’s cat. Such incidents usually end with a bandage and a good scolding.