Q My cat lives to go outdoors, especially in the summer. Every so often, he gets in a scrap and comes home with a wound that I promptly wash off and apply antibiotic ointment to. This time, he has a ...

A cat bite can be just a cat bite, but a cat bite wound can be significantly more serious. In fact, infection can set in from an organism that is contracted from a bite, leading to worry as well as ...

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 can be hard to clean. This allows bacteria or other organisms to become trapped deeper in the skin. Cats carry many types of bacteria in their mouths that ...

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 ...