The phrase "rabid cat" refers to a cat that has a disease called rabies, which affects its brain and behavior. It is dangerous and can make the cat aggressive, confused, and sick. Full definition
«Cats have represented the majority of rabid domestic animals since 1992,» explains the CDC report, «however, there was a significant decrease in the number of rabid cats reported in 2013, compared with annual numbers reported in 2008 through 2012.» (voxfelina.com)
In 2009 alone, there were seven accounts of rabid cats attacking people on the East Coast. (abcbirds.org)
Here, too, the various claims (often based on cherry - picked studies) suggest there ought to be more rabid cats out there — perhaps many more. (voxfelina.com)