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What happens and is there a serious problem when a cat bites someone hard ?

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Very possible: There is a high infection rate with cat bites. The consequences can be quite serious. Please seek medical attention for a cat bite.

Answered 4/27/2013

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Infection?: A "hard" cat bite can cause a deep puncture wound. An infection can be caused by unusual bacteria, in addition to Staph and Strep. Tetanus shot, debridement, irrigation w/ saline, and maybe antibiotics are utilized.

Answered 7/9/2016

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