A tabby or a tiger? Although your pussycat may appear to be friendly and docile, a fighting feline may be lurking just beneath the surface. Cat fighting and the resultant injuries are a common reason that pets are examined and treated by veterinarians. Although cats may also attack dogs, they most commonly attack other cats. Fighting is most likely to occur when two adult cats meet for the first time; but they will also fight over territory, dominance issues, and owner attention. Because your cat's teeth are short and sharp, injuries are in the form of puncture wounds without the extensive underlying tissue damage that occurs in dogfights. By nature, the mouth houses a plethora of bacteria, so bite wounds are usually contaminated. In fact, cat bites are more likely to become infected than dog bites. And, since cat teeth are quite small, the small puncture wounds are often overlooked.
Be very careful when approaching an injured animal. Knowing signs of aggression can help prevent personal injury.
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