are cat bite stronger then the dog bite?

Answer 1

In general, pound for pound, a dog will be able to generate more biting force than a cat of equal size. This can be modified by breed (some breeds of dog have been so modified that they can no longer effectively position their mouths for maximum bite efficiency, i.e. Pekinese).

However pure bite strength is not the only factor that would determine the damage done by a bite by a dog or cat. Cats, although their shorter face and less robust temporalis muscles might not be able to generate the same amount of brute force, can make up for it with precision, and longer, sharper teeth. The canine teeth of a cat are more precisely oriented to maximize the benefit of the strength provided by their muscles. So while they may not be able to crush bones with their teeth, they can use their bite to punch their long teeth deeper and into vital organs or in the typical feline killing bite known as the 'cervical stab' in which the teeth actually punch between the neck vertebrae of the prey and sever the spinal column.

A cat's back teeth are sharper as well, their upper 4th premolar and lower first molar modified into a pair of shearing blades known as the carnassials. These teeth help the cat to slice through meat, but are not as effective at breaking bones or crushing hard material.

So the difference between a cat bite and a dog bite is like the difference between getting hit with a baseball bat at 150 mph, or being stabbed with a dagger at 90 mph. Sure, the baseball bat has more force behind it, but depending on where it hits, the dagger might actually do more damage.

Also, a cat's mouth is cleaner than a dog's. Cat saliva contains a natural antibiotic that helps to kill infection causing bacteria. Unfortunately it also creates more allergic reactions in humans (most human cat allergies are actually to the cat saliva that flakes off as dandruff after the cats grooms themselves). A cat licking its wounds is actually cleaning the wound and helping to prevent infection.

Both dog and cat mouths are WAY cleaner than human mouths. Our mouths are a cesspool of bacteria, even if you use your Listerine regularly.

Answer 2

No a cat bite isnt stronger than a dog bite. a cat dosnt have the muisle to be that strong ! How ever a cat bite can be more dangerous cause of the germs that in it mouth that can cause a infection if bitten and not treated !

Answer 3

No, Dogs harbour far more bacteria in their mouths than cats. Its been researched. In terms of bites I think larger dogs bites would be stronger because their jaws are more powerful but on the other hand cats have sharper teeth.

Answer 4

Stronger - dog bite but more poisonous definitely is a cats bite

Answer 5

Depends on the size of the Cat and the Dog of course... but on the domestic scenario ... most dogs will bite stronger thou i can think of some wich dont :)

Answer 6

A dog bite is worse because it can break the skin. I never heard of a dog scratch but when my cat scratched me it looked like I was a domestic violence victim when I went to work.

Answer 7

A cat bite is of course more dangerous to your bloodstream, yet a bonus if you're one of those who likes to compare scars! A dog has a bigger face to aim a punch at if it attacks you, and it's nowhere near as quick at getting out of a "i'm gonna get a punch in the face" situation! Cats do exactly what they want to do...A cat has 18 claws and one deceiving little bitey mouth! if you die your cat will happily munch away on you and feel no remorse. A dog will guard your body and starve... (unless it eats your feces)

Answer 8

it is dependent what type of cat and what type of dog.
suppose if you compare wild cat and lap dog. then there is a chance that cat bite is stronger.

Answer 9

A dog bite, from a mastiff for e.g., may cause a fracture of your femoral!There are except tigers,lions etc., no cats able to cause such hard injuries!

Answer 10

Cats harbor more bacteria in the mouth. The chances of infection are greater.