Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. Cat bites are unusually dangerous for ...

A cat bite — particularly from a stray or feral cat — carries a high risk of infection and can be dangerous. Symptoms of infection can include skin redness and other color changes, swelling, and ...

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, ...

Cat bites can make deep puncture wounds that are hard to clean. The nature of these wounds allows bacteria or other organisms to become trapped deeper in the skin. Due to this, and the fact that cats ...