Can a domestic cat kill a person?
A domestic cat cannot kill a person outright. That’ll apply to any person from a toddler to an adult. But the salient word is “outright”. There is at least one way a domestic cat...
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What is worse, a cat bite or a cat scratch?
Starting with the presumption that the scratch and bite are of about equal severity, to answer the question the title I think we have to look at two things: The frequency with which bacteria...
What is the best way to extricate yourself from the “cat bite and grab” in play?
Please tell me in a comment what you think is the best way to get your hand away from your cat who, in play, is sinking his teeth into your hand and has grabbed...
Cat bites signs of infection – including a possible infection from a scratch
Before I talk about cat bites signs of infection, I would like to put cat bites into perspective. A cat that is adequately socialised (raised to behave reasonably in relation to other animals and...
Mouth bacteria? This dog’s mouth bacteria were far more devastating than any cat’s
The domestic cat is disappointingly known sometimes as an animal with dangerous mouth bacteria. Humans have mouth bacteria too which is probably as dangerous as the bacteria found in the mouths of cats but...
Can cats show affection by biting?
I’m discussing domestic cats because the question must be asking about domestic cats. It is an interesting question and it seems to be hinting at the possibility that domestic cats can sometimes deliver a...
Which domestic cat has the strongest bite?
Please note the word “domestic” in the question in the title. Google, at present, ignores the word “domestic” and dutifully finds information about the bite of the jaguar which is one of the big...
How much damage could a domestic cat do to a human?
There are two ways to answer the question, (1) the physical damage that a domestic cat can cause to the human body and (2) the monetary damage a domestic cat can cause to a...
My cat bit me because I didn’t bring him prawns today
Just to make one point clear first, he bit me gently but it was a very definite bite and he ran away afterwards without any prompting because he knows that he can’t do it....
Should we play with our cats like kittens do?
It occurred to me that when kittens play they discover the limits of their aggression towards other kittens. They can play quite roughly and if a kitten is bitten too hard she complains with...
Masochist allows cat to damage their hand?
It looks like this person deliberately allowed their cat to damage their hand. Is this self-harm by proxy?
Why do cats have so much bacteria in their mouths?
The question in the title makes a presumption that there is more bacteria in the mouths of cats than in the mouths of people. That might not be true.
How do I know if my cat bite is infected?
It is easy to tell if your cat bite is infected. The illustration below tells you. I am referring to a classic bacterial infection throughout this post. You’ll see inflammation (redness in the skin)...
Narcissistic, topless idiot terrifies his cat who bites him when singing
Is this what video making has come down to on the internet? Anything, anything for views, likes, loves and 5 seconds of fame. But he’s such a twit. It is completely out of order...
Best antibiotics for a cat bite
These are the best antibiotics for cat bites (my thanks to InFocusL Culture that Infected Cat Bite (and Give Antibiotics): PREFERRED Amoxicillin-clavulanate (Augmentin) ALTERNATIVES Add metronidazole to each alternative – used for anaerobic activity....
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