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.

A woman has filed a lawsuit against her sister after her sibling's cat bit her while she was at her Michigan home last year, and she suffered severe injuries from the wounds.

Cat bites are high-risk wounds Cat bites are unusually dangerous for a number of reasons. “Cat bites are considered high risk, mainly because their teeth are so small and sharp, that they tend ...

Why Is a Cat Bite or Scratch Serious? A cat has sharp, long teeth that can cause deep puncture wounds. Their claws can make deep scratches. Both can lead to bleeding.

It is usually advisable to seek medical attention for bite wounds as they can lead to serious consequences. Reporting of bite wounds is usually legally required.

Simpson left the Michigan home and had to stop at urgent care on her way back to Alabama, according to the filing. She was seen at a clinic in Kentucky, where officials noted her puncture wounds.

A 48-year-old UK man bitten by a stray cat developed “painful” hand swelling and “extensive” infection caused by a previously unknown bacterium, a new study has revealed. The research ...

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 ...