A Reddit post showing a severe infection from a cat bite at an animal shelter has gone viral, gaining 16,000 upvotes and alarming animal lovers. The image shows a red patch on a volunteer's arm ...

Medically reviewed by Michael Menna, DO Key Takeaways Cat scratch fever is a bacterial infection spread by cats when they ...

Avoiding a sneezing or coughing housemate is second nature. After all, you know they might be contagious, and you want to avoid getting infected. But what should you do when the sick creature in your ...

Rabies is one of the deadliest viral diseases in the world. Once symptoms show, it is almost always fatal. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), “Rabies is a vaccine-preventable, zoonotic, ...

A pet owner has opened up about how a bite on the thumb from her beloved cat left her in agony and facing the prospect of amputation. Though dog bites may be a more common occurrence, cat bites ...

Immediate first aid after a dog bite can reduce infection and rabies risk. Doctors explain what to do in the first 15 minutes ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Matt Binnicker is the CSO for Mayo Collaborative Services. As summer temperatures climb across the United States, many are ...

Brits have been told to seek medical treatment immediately if they are bitten by their pet, after one dad was left with a ...

Rabies vaccines offer strong protection for pets, but no vaccine is failproof. Experts explain when risks are rare, why boosters matter, and what to do after a bite or scratch.