Dear Cathy, I just read your article in the Chicago Tribune, and I hope that you can help me. My male cat is two years old, ...

Why does my cat bite me? This might come as a surprise, but cat biting isn’t always due to aggression. Whether they’re giving you a love bite or practicing their hunting skills, there are lots of ...

Cats are adorable. These little furballs are excellent animals to keep as they provide companionship among a host of other benefits. However, their social characteristics and abilities don’t ...

When your cat bites you, it is not just a random attempt from your furry friend; instead, it is packed with meaning. Understanding the reasons behind this behavior helps spot stress, hunger, affection ...

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 ...

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Rachel Fairbank is a freelance science writer based in Texas. When she is not writing, she can be found spending time with her family, or at her local boxing gym. Cat bites are unusually dangerous for ...

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 ...