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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Does your pet like going to the vet? Some pets, like my dog, don't mind it at all while others, like this cat named Nebula, ...

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 ...

Summertime and the warming climate in general usually bring about an increase in the number of animal bites reported to health authorities. As you might expect, the main culprits are dogs, but while ...

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 ...

Cats are an interesting species. They are the epitome of mixed signals. One moment they will be loving, purring, and stroking themselves on you. The next moment you have some tiny teeth digging into ...