Cats can wreak havoc on furniture and wound people. But declawing is extremely painful and, in many places, illegal.

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 ...

Sometimes called 'cat scratch fever', the disease isn't something that all felines constantly carry. The rare bacterial infection, transmitted through scratches, bites, or licks of open wounds, ...

Cat scratches can cause more than rabies; watch for infections, tetanus, and cat scratch fever.

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 ...