Cats · Injuries & surgery
Cat Bite Injuries to Humans
Cat bites can introduce bacteria into human tissue and cause serious infection.
Cat bites can introduce bacteria into human tissue and cause serious infection. Prompt wound cleaning and medical advice are important; a small puncture does not necessarily mean a minor injury.
Editorial overview based on the linked VCA resource; this is not the complete original handout. Prepared 2026-10-03; not veterinarian-reviewed. Diagnosis and treatment, including medication choice and dose, require veterinary guidance.
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