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 ...

With sleepy eyes and a comically kinked tail, Sammy does not look like a dangerous character. But Sammy put me in the hospital for four days. As I lay in that bed, hour after hour, hooked up to an ...

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 ...

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 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. What’s the matter–cat bite your hand? After combing through the ...

We had lots of response to the article about why a cat, seemingly happy and content while being petted, suddenly will bite the hand that strokes it. Is the cat just mean, or are we humans to blame for ...

Iowa City Animal Services is investigating a report of a cat bite.The bite happened at around 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, in ...

The cat is still enjoying the cuddles but then suddenly bites while being stroked. The reaction seems to come out of nowhere. There are various reasons for this. PETBOOK editor and cat behavior expert ...

What Is Cat Scratch Fever? Cat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae. You usually get this disease when an infected cat licks an open wound on ...

One woman's "rabies education." This is a Kaiser Health News story. I was just petting an orange tabby cat in my Falls Church, Va., neighborhood, a cat I’d never met before. He was very cute. And he ...