I read recently that cat bites happen primarily to middle-aged women. While this statistic made me laugh since I had experienced a cat bite just a few weeks ago, cat bites aren't funny. A Mayo Clinic ...

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 ...

I read your recent column about your feral cat bite, “Cat bites can lead to serious infections and surgery, not to mention rabies risk from feral cats.” I also deal with feral cats. I feed them and ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A woman has revealed why her cat's fearful reaction left her requiring surgery, and it may be years before she has full ...