What Is Cat Scratch Fever? Cat scratch fever or cat scratch disease is an infection caused by the bacteria Bartonella henselae. You usually get this disease when an infected cat licks an open ...

There are other reasons cats scratch, too ... Koski suggests holding a treat or dangly toy above the post to encourage your cat to touch it. Once they voluntarily put their paws on it, there ...

CLEVELAND — Cat Scratch Fever: if you were a Ted Nugent fan in the 70s, you probably remember the song. Amanda Naylor does, and that's all she thought it was, just a song. Until she learned it ...

A cat bite/cat scratch can be serious. A cat has sharp, long teeth that can cause deep puncture wounds. Their claws can make deep scratches. Both can lead to bleeding. An infection could ...

These escapes could help your cat calm down, and reduce its desire to scratch. Demirbas said the research team saw a decrease in scratching when her team "designed an environment for our cats." ...

Cats scratch to stay physically and emotionally healthy. Choose one of these cat-tested and pet-parent-approved cat scratching posts to keep felines happy (and your furniture safe). Our editors ...