Man hospitalised by cat

An American man had to be airlifted to hospital after a fight with a domestic cat.

Although the unnamed Texas resident went as far as to try and use a knife to fend off the household pet he ended up needing urgent medical attention.

Police say the altercation happened at a home a few miles south of Cleveland in Liberty County and the victim was taken to Cleveland Regional Medical Center before being transported to Houston.

The cat was also reportedly injured by the knife - but not as badly as his human rival.