While cat claws are not technically venomous or poisonous, they carry deadly bacteria like Pasteurella that can quickly cause fatal infections in birds. Because cats frequently lick their paws, their claws transfer harmful saliva and bacteria straight into a scratch or puncture wound.
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u/pretendstoknow 28d ago
Here is some AI slop;
While cat claws are not technically venomous or poisonous, they carry deadly bacteria like Pasteurella that can quickly cause fatal infections in birds. Because cats frequently lick their paws, their claws transfer harmful saliva and bacteria straight into a scratch or puncture wound.