Turns out Maria Von Trapp should've added 'when the cat bites' to her list of things she's afraid of. Only, unlike Maria, Ian Moss can't sing about his favourite things - after Cold Chisel have had to cancel a couple of upcoming concerts because Ian Moss was bitten by the family cat.

The bite left his middle finger severely infected and badly swollen, rendering him unable to play guitar.

"I'm sorry to inconvenience our fans who had tickets for Thursday in Melbourne," said Moss from his hospital bed. "It's amazing that something like a cat bite can lead to a postponed show - that's what happens when you call your album No Plans. Sorry to be a pussy, I look forward to making amends next week."

Cold Chisel's latest album No Plans was released Good Friday.