DEAR JOAN: A few months ago a ginger tomcat came into our yard. After a few days, we coaxed him to us. He is still quite skittish. We began feeding him, and he started hanging around and chasing away ...

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 ...

Early treatment decreases the risk of infection after a cat bite. Originally diagnosed with cellulitis, the pain, swelling, and redness worsened considerably over the next three days. Mr. H, age 45 ...

Cat play biting can come as a shock. One minute playtime with your furry friend is all fun and games, then they suddenly give you a painful nip. Perhaps you have a multi-cat household and are ...

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Did your kitty mean to hurt you, or was it just a playful nip? Here's why your cat bites you—and what to do about it. Reader’s Digest asked veterinarians Rachel Barrack, DVM, and Deborah Greco, DVM, ...