Brits have been told to seek medical treatment immediately if they are bitten by their pet - as one dad was left with a rotting finger which turned "black and smelly" from a cat bite. Things to Consider Before Adopting a PetUnfortunately while carrying him, the furry fiend bit down on his left index finger, latching on for "30 seconds". "But my finger was turning black and necrotic, it smelled bad, so they [doctors] kept sending me to have stuff cut away. A Blue Cross spokesperson said: "Cat bites are potentially more serious as there is a risk of infection. "Avoid handling cats that are frightened or angry and, if you have to pick up an injured cat, remember that cats in pain may bite.
