Recently, news has spread externally that "someone in China died from being scratched by a cat," attracting widespread public attention. In our usual interactions with beloved cats, we might not have considered that pet cats could also bring us danger. Why exactly would someone die from being scratched by a cat?

Weakened Immune System

Many people who get scratched by a cat may only feel pain and swelling as mild symptoms. However, for some people with weaker health conditions, cat scratches can also lead to more serious diseases, such as infections and a weakened immune system.

Bacteria on Cats

Some bacteria carried on cats, such as cat scratch disease and cat spot disease, may also cause infections in the human body. If the infected bacteria are not treated promptly, it can lead to more dangerous consequences.

Cat Bites

Besides cat scratches, cat bites are also one of the causes that can lead to infections in the human body. Because the variety of bacteria in a cat’s mouth is numerous and reproduces rapidly, if not treated in time, it may cause more severe outcomes.

Improper Vaccination

When looking for a suitable pet, of course, we must also consider the pet’s vaccination issue. If a pet’s vaccination is not handled timely and properly, it may affect the pet’s health and, consequently, impact our own health and safety.

Pay Attention to Hygiene

Besides the pet’s health issues, we must also pay attention to our own hygiene in daily life. For example, washing hands promptly after playing with pets and regularly cleaning the pet’s environment are all habits we must take seriously.

Through the introduction of the above five topics, it is not difficult to find that although cases of death caused by cat scratches are not common, they still require our high attention. In daily life, we should pay more attention to the health of ourselves and our pets to ensure family health and safety. Hereby, we call on pet owners and those concerned with pet health to pay close attention to and seriously regard this issue.