[q=The Redneck]Also dogs salivate copiously--to put it bluntly, they're constantly washing their own mouths out (This is why cat's mouths, on the other hand, are nasty. Also, cat-bites are puncture wounds, which not only are more likely to infect but are harder to clean, while dog-bites are usually lacerations).
[/q]Ah, yes. Cats are truly formidable warriors in that regard. Rapier-like teeth and claws, all quite loaded with biological nasties. Since cats don't slobber as much as dogs, they're always loaded, even though they don't chew poo. Cats do, however, bury their faeces underground - which means their claws are full to the brim with dirt and dung. With these elements combined, you know exactly why cat-inflicted injuries always hurt like hell and swell up almost immediately.
You'd hardly believe such an innocent-looking creature could inflict such agony...