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Originally Posted by Ladybugsmom
Maybe not, but cat bites are worse than dog bites. Most dog bites are crush wounds, and only 5% of them become infected. In comparison, 80% of cat bites become infected, mostly with a strain of Eikenella, which is very virulent, and requires hospitalization in nearly 10% of cases. Cat bites get infected more often because they tend to be puncture wounds - their sharp teeth are like needles, injecting the bacteria deep into the flesh.
Just wanted to share.....
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Cats man... Not to be trusted...
