Feline respiratory diseases affect cats of all ages and cause great suffering and even death. Chances are very high that your cat will be exposed. Certain types of intestinal parasites can infect you and your family. All dogs and cats are at risk of heartworm disease. It takes only one infected mosquito to infect your pet.
Fleas can transmit tapeworms.
Spaying your female pet decreases and sometimes eliminates the chances of some cancers. Death from parvovirus infection can occur within 24 hours. A dog that has NOT been vaccinated against Parvovirus in the last 6-12 months is at risk. A cat's interest level is inversely proportional to the amount of effort a human expends in trying to interest him. Any pill given to a cat has the potential energy to reach escape velocity.