Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Cat scratches generally aren't cause for concern — but you should watch for these symptoms. (Getty Images) (Getty Images) Cats are ...

Cats are revered around the world. They are small, cute domestic pets that are extremely popular. They provide emotional support and are used in some forms of animal therapy. That being said, ...

“You know you got it when you’re going insane.” Some of the lyrics from Ted Nugent’s 1977 song “Cat Scratch Fever” are not medically inaccurate, a new study suggests. In research published this month ...

Cat scratch fever can happen when a person receives a bite, scratch, or lick from a cat that is infected with the bacteria Bartonella henselae. The infection does not usually cause severe ...

Heads up, cat lovers: Your furry friends may carry a bacteria that can make humans pretty sick. That’s the message from a new report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the ...

Cats are cute, and studies have shown that having one as a pet can reduce anxiety and even slow mental decline. Sometimes, however, their claws can get a little too close for comfort, leaving humans ...