When a cat scratch or bite can cause blindness

By Dr ADRI SHAFIT and Dr SHANKARI SOTHIRACHAGAN

Don't play rough with your cat as it might cause it to bite and infect you with cat scratch disease. — dpa

Cuddling a kitten could lead to severe visual impairment.

How so? one may ask.

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