Being attacked by a cat is annoying, not potentially lethal. Also cats don't usually attack without reason. If a cat keeps attacking for "no reason" that's learned behaviour. Their instinct is to run away from humans, which is what wild and feral cats do unless cornered.

[–] SippyCup@feddit.nl 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Cat scratch fever is a real thing and can be dangerous. But I doubt anyone has been mauled to death by a pack of cats.

Granted, no one's been mauled to death by a hungry Chihuahua either.

[–] LowtierComputer@lemmy.world 8 points 1 year ago

I bet there's some freak example of an elderly person or infant getting mauled to death by a Chihuahua.

[–] LavenderDay3544@lemmings.world 7 points 1 year ago

I mean, dog sized cat species exist and we don't keep them as pets with good reason.

[–] Rachelhazideas@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Rabies, CSD, ringworm, and salmonella would like to have a word with you.