What happens if a cat bites you?

You need to make sure the cat had its rabies and distemper shots. These are the two you need to worry about.

True possums live in Australia, a country free of rabies. So, if your cat in Australia is bitten by a possum, the most it will need is a checkup by the vet to clean up bites and scratches that can easily become infected. Australian possums do not carry diseases, but they are known carriers of ticks, and your cat will need to be checked that it has not picked up any ticks.