Or if you're on the ground, lay on your side, tuck your chin and knees to your chest and place a fist over each ear. This is a sure way to make wound worse by causing tearing. When people think of domestic animal attacks, they usually think of dogs. But cat bites are actually more frequent and often more dangerous. Cats will bite and scratch, causing painful injuries.
Cats can be very aggressive when defending themselves, especially if they are scared or angry.
People are often bitten or scratched when they try to stop a fight between cats or try to comfort a cat that is frightened. A person in the wrong place at the wrong time can be a victim or a cat's misdirected aggression. People who have comprised immune systems, whether they have an infection or the HIV viurs, are more likely to develop complications from a cat bite. If you are bitten by your pet or someone else's animal, you should always seek medical attention. Report all animal bites to animal control.