Dear Mayo Clinic: My cat scratched me while I was trimming his claws, and the wound later became infected. Are cat scratches a special concern? A: A bite or scratch from a cat carries particular risks ...

Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even slow mental decline. Sometimes, however, their claws can get a little too close for comfort, leaving humans ...

A sudden swipe, a sharp sting and a thin red line develops across your skin. Being scratched by a cat can seem like a minor inconvenience. But beneath that seemingly ...

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When patients present with animal bites or scratches, there is a tendency either to downplay the risk or to incorrectly omit specifying the implicated animal. However, the clinical situation differs ...

A leading neurologist has issued an urgent warning over the little-known risks of cat scratches after a teenage girl was left unable to walk. Dr Baibing Chen, from the University of Michigan, shared ...