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 ...

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 ...

A 29-year-old shelter volunteer turned to the internet for help when an incident with two cats left her with scratches across her face. Ray Smith helps out in a local Michigan animal shelter where she ...

Wound healing happens in several stages. Your wound may look red, swollen, and watery at the beginning, and once it closes, it may have a raised red or pink scar. The scar will eventually become ...