A cat bite won't make a huge cut but it will run deep

What is it that makes cat bites so dangerous? It's the combination of two things: Cats have more germs in their mouths than other animals. At the same time, their teeth are long and sharply pointed. Photo: dpa

While probably quite sore, cat bites can often appear fairly harmless. But no matter how clean you think the animal is, a bite from a cat can quickly become serious for humans.

Ruth Schaefer, a specialist in hand surgery, warns that this also applies to feet, just as much with hands or other body parts. That means no matter where the cat bit you, it has the potential to get serious, and a doctor should take a look.