Of course you don’t want to get bitten by either a dog or a cat, but which is worse?
The answer may depend on how you look at it. Dogs are much more powerful, but cats have piercing teeth. Large dogs may exert as much as 450 pounds of pressure per square inch during a bite. Since dog teeth are dull, the injuries are more often crushing in nature, but the trauma from the bite can be severe. Dog bites may involve tearing of the skin, as well as crushed tissue, which can be prone to infection.
As mentioned, cat teeth are much sharper, so you’re more likely to experience a puncture wound. That’s not good. Due to the bacteria in cats’ mouths, you’re in danger of getting an infection from a cat bite that may introduce nasty stuff deep into tissue.
So, while dog bites do more damage, cat bites are more likely to become infected. Neither option is good, so be sure to seek medical attention if the bite is severe, especially if the animal isn’t vaccinated against rabies. Immediately clean wounds with soap and warm water, apply antiseptic solution and cover with a bandage. (Source: LSU School of Vet Medicine)
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