Re:Why cats won’t punish a stranger who harms you
by jrururufuf666 on Saturday April 10, 2021 @11:42AM
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a house-cat can easily kill a human.
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Re:Why cats won’t punish a stranger who harms you
by leetcrew on Saturday April 10, 2021 @12:49PM
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maybe via infection, and over a few days at that. unless the cat gets spectacularly lucky, it can't scratch you badly enough that you bleed out on the spot. cats typically kill by severing the neck vertebrae with their jaws. a house cat isn't strong enough to do this to a human.
Re:Why cats won’t punish a stranger who harms you
by corobo on Saturday April 10, 2021 @11:55AM
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Maybe a paralysed human.. really?
While I'd never want to try it a swift punt would end a cat attack surely
Re:Why cats won’t punish a stranger who harms you
by dragonwriter on Saturday April 10, 2021 @12:48PM
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If you don’t get prompt medical attention for the likely infection from the bite, sure.
But that’s a bit of a delayed effect.
Re:Why cats won’t punish a stranger who harms you
by WarOnPrivacy on Saturday April 10, 2021 @11:53AM
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Soul killing doesn't count.