Cat bite (original) (raw)

Cat bites are bites inflicted upon humans, other cats, and other animals by the domestic cat (Latin: Felis catus). Data from the United States show that cat bites represent between 5–15% of all animal bites inflicted to humans, but it has been argued that this figure could be the consequence of under-reporting as bites made by Felis catus are considered by some to be unimportant. Though uncommon, cat bites can sometimes lead to complications and, very rarely, death.