Cancer is a significant concern for many cat owners. Cat cancer can significantly shorten the life of a cat. Since not all tumors are cancerous, a cat owner should not panic at the sight of a tumor. However, the cat owner should have a cat with a tumor or any signs of cancer examined by a veterinarian as soon as possible.
Cancer is responsible for approximately fifty percent of pet deaths. Similar to cancer in humans, causes of cat cancer are not well understood.
The signs and symptoms of cat cancer can also be caused by other diseases. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of cat cancer offers the best prognosis for the cat.
Signs of cat cancer include weight loss and persistent and abnormal swelling such as a tumor. Cats with cancer may have a loss of appetite, a wound with discharge, stiffness or lameness, and difficulty swallowing, breathing, urinating, or defecating.
There are many different types of cat cancer. White cats are susceptible to developing skin cancer especially on their ears. Other types of cat cancer include lymphoma, mammary cancer, and bone cancer.
Cancer at the site where the cat received vaccinations has gotten more attention recently. Cancer from vaccines is referred to as Vaccine-associated sarcoma (VAS). If a lump develops anywhere on the cat including where the cat was injected with vaccines, the cat should be examined by a veterinarian.
More common in cats than dogs, lymphoma is a type of cancer that attacks the lymph nodes. Lymphoma is most common in cats with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Not all cats with lymphoma are feline leukemia positive.
A veterinarian considers the type and severity of the cancer to determine the best treatment for the cat cancer. Blood tests, biopsies, ultrasound, physical exams, and x-rays may be used to diagnose cat cancer.
Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are methods of treatment for cat cancer. Treatment for cat cancer often includes pain management. Some preventative measures for cat cancer have been identified. Cats, especially white cats, should not spend excessive amounts of time in the sun which could cause skin cancer. The risk of mammary cancer is significantly reduced if the cat is spayed while it is young. - 29953
Cancer is responsible for approximately fifty percent of pet deaths. Similar to cancer in humans, causes of cat cancer are not well understood.
The signs and symptoms of cat cancer can also be caused by other diseases. Prompt diagnosis and treatment of cat cancer offers the best prognosis for the cat.
Signs of cat cancer include weight loss and persistent and abnormal swelling such as a tumor. Cats with cancer may have a loss of appetite, a wound with discharge, stiffness or lameness, and difficulty swallowing, breathing, urinating, or defecating.
There are many different types of cat cancer. White cats are susceptible to developing skin cancer especially on their ears. Other types of cat cancer include lymphoma, mammary cancer, and bone cancer.
Cancer at the site where the cat received vaccinations has gotten more attention recently. Cancer from vaccines is referred to as Vaccine-associated sarcoma (VAS). If a lump develops anywhere on the cat including where the cat was injected with vaccines, the cat should be examined by a veterinarian.
More common in cats than dogs, lymphoma is a type of cancer that attacks the lymph nodes. Lymphoma is most common in cats with feline leukemia virus (FeLV). Not all cats with lymphoma are feline leukemia positive.
A veterinarian considers the type and severity of the cancer to determine the best treatment for the cat cancer. Blood tests, biopsies, ultrasound, physical exams, and x-rays may be used to diagnose cat cancer.
Surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation are methods of treatment for cat cancer. Treatment for cat cancer often includes pain management. Some preventative measures for cat cancer have been identified. Cats, especially white cats, should not spend excessive amounts of time in the sun which could cause skin cancer. The risk of mammary cancer is significantly reduced if the cat is spayed while it is young. - 29953
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Moses Wright is a big lover of cats. He set up this site to help fellow cat lovers with their cat health questions and provide more info on common cat diseases symptoms.
