Copperheads also feature an hourglass-shaped pattern on their bodies — from the head down to the tail. When curled up, this ...

HAILEY, Idaho — A house cat attacked its owner, sending her to the hospital by ambulance with more than 20 bite wounds.

Deep puncture wounds, bites near joints/tendons, delayed cleaning, and compromised immune systems heighten infection risks. Unvaccinated cats or strays may carry rabies or Pasteurella multocida, ...

This study aimed to investigate the characteristics and factors associated with PEP treatment of dog and cat bites among left-behind children. Design A cross-sectional study using questionnaire was ...

As much as humans interact with cats, it can be no surprise that cat bites are common injuries, especially in children. Treatment should always start with ensuring the safety of everyone involved, ...

Exploring why cats bite, the article reveals five key reasons: playfulness and hunting instincts, overstimulation, communication of discomfort, territ ...

Cat bites may appear harmless at first glance, especially when the feline in question seems playful or affectionate. However, these seemingly minor injuries can escalate into serious health ...

In one study by the Mayo Clinic, 1 in 3 cat bites to the hand required hospitalization and some required surgery to clean the wound.

“Cat bites look very benign,” said Jacques H. Hacquebord, chief of the division of hand surgery at NYU Langone Health. “They just look like these little puncture wounds.

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 ...

This is especially important for bites on the face, hands, or feet, or for bites that cause deeper puncture wounds of the skin. It is also important for all cat bites that have a high incidence of ...