What is a zoonotic disease?  Owning a pet can be a wonderful, rewarding experience for you and your family.  However, pets can transmit diseases that may be harmful to humans - especially young children and people with certain medical conditions.  These are called zoonotic diseases or zoonoses (pronounced zoo-NO-sees).

Basic know-how in a medical emergency can save your kitten's life.  First aid is the first defense in an emergency until you can reach veterinary care.

Are you prepared for a feline medical emergency?  Here's what you need for a feline medical crisis in your home.  First of all realize that first-aid does not substitute for veterinary treatment.  However, having basic first-aid knowledge can help save your cats life while you get him or her to your veterinarian.  Also, know what is normal behavior for your cat and their overall appearance for your cat so you can easily assess when there is a problem.

Although some animal medical emergencies can be managed at home, others require immediate veterinary attention. These signs indicate an emergency that requires immediate veterinary assessment.

The following three vaccinations are considered the core vaccinations given to a cat/kitten.  There are several other vaccinations that can be given to a cat/kitten, however the following three are the three basic.  You will also hear these three vaccinations referred to as a three-way.