Chances of contagious diseases amongst cats?

I felt sorry for a stray cat, and bought it in for the past two nights to find it a home. I already have a cat, who is my baby, and I am worried about any diseases the other cat may be able to pass on to my cat. I was going to be getting her shots this week (for my cat), so she is not up to date on some of her vaccines yet. What are the chances of her catching something dangerous from a stray who appears to be healthy? I plan on calling the vet tomorrow and make her vaccine appointment tomorrow, but I am worried it might be too late. Do not tell me I am a bad owner, I planned on getting my cat her shots, and will do so still. I love my cat, and want to make sure I do everything I can to keep her safe. We did keep the cats seperated, but the other kitten cried all night. Also, anything they can pass each other by sharing food dishes/litter box/ living quarters or scratching? Sorry if I sound paranoid, just a worried “mom”.
The other cat is fairly young, not too young, but still small. My cat is actually older, 2 years old perhaps, but unknown since I got her as an adult cat. She was a shelter cat and I doubt she had her shots before since she was abandoned, thats why I am concerned. I am finally able to afford her shots, and have been planning on doing it for a few weeks now.
Also, they have been together now. My room mate accidently left the door open when he went to work, and they were together all afternoon without me knowing it, though the new cat seems to avoid my cat like the plague, my cat wants to smell her and play. The new cat hisses and growls and I would be afraid she could have attacked my cat earlier without me realizing it. Again, maybe I am just paranoid.

What’s the smartest way to adopt a cat?

I have 2 cats. I want one more cat, but I don’t want my other cats to get diseases from the new cat. I plan to go to the SPCA, pick the friendliest cat, and immediately take the cat to a vet to test for leukemia. If the cat is healthy, I will still isolate the cat in a bathroom for one week before introducing it to the other cats. What should I do differently?

What are some treats I could give my cat who cannot have protein?

My cat who is 3 had her kidneys fail, so she is on a very low protein diet. The vet has been no help in recommending food other than the special diet kidney disease cat food. What are some things that a cat would like to eat that contain no protein?

My cat is coughing, Possible causes or diseases?

My cat is ill,
his symtoms are
-Coughing (usually with no vomit or fluids) Sounds like when a baby is starting to cry,
-Lathargy
-General ill feeling/look, not as responsive as usual.
-He is eating,
-His condition is worsening.
-Symptoms have been evident for at least a week
We are going into a vet, we plan on taking him to the vet soon, but we would like to see what types of conditions he may be facing

Thank you so much for your help

Can a cat get a disease from a parrot?

I was wondering if a cat can get a disease from a parrot? Because i have 2 cats and i want to get this parrot and i was wondering if it won’t get my cats sick or the cats get the parrot sick?
One of my cats doesn’t have all of its shots and the parrot is still to young to get any. My second cat has all its shots.
The parrot has got its shot accually.

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