"Cat Scratch Fever" is a song by American rock musician Ted Nugent from his album of the same name.

[3] The song is well known for its signature riff, which is a 3-tone minor-key melody harmonized in parallel fourths.

In 2009, it was named the 32nd-best hard rock song of all time by VH1.

[4] The tune was covered by heavy metal band Pantera for Detroit Rock City's CD soundtrack.

[7] Nugent criticized the version, claiming, "It was exceedingly white.