Cat scratches generally aren't cause for concern — but you should watch for these symptoms. (Getty Images) Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even ...

Cats are popular pets, but sometimes they can scratch or bite. Cat bites and scratches can cause pain and infection in humans, so it’s important to know how to provide first aid in such situations.

Cat-scratch disease (CSD) is a zoonotic infection caused by Bartonella henselae, most frequently transmitted through a scratch or bite from an infected cat. While the systemic manifestations are ...