[svandamme]

Vet told me that pretty much any bite from a critter with fangs similar to a cat (weasels, ferrets), is guaranteed to infect.

When a Dog bites, he will shake with whatever he's biting..that tears up the wound, so it's wide open , that reduces the risk of an abscess. It's easier to disinfect.

Cat's or other fangs puncture, but leave an otherwise small wound with , it's a nice, round puncture,
But for every bite, dental plaque stays behind carrying germs and bacteria.

Because the wound is small, it closes up in no time and entraps the bacteria, causing an abscess.