As a result, bite wounds are common in cats, especially when cats are allowed outside. These wounds frequently result in an
infection that can be quite debilitating, especially if left untreated. Bite wounds are more common in male cats than in females.
However, when a cat bites another cat, his teeth go through the skin, and then he releases quickly. This results in small puncture wounds in the skin, with holes about the same diameter as the cat's teeth.