Cats Cancer Articles

Cat cancer affects the bones, skin, and other organs of the body. It is a serious condition that is typically slow growing, but in some cases, it can seem like the condition developed overnight. Lymphoma, mammary cancer, and osteosarcoma or “bone cancer” are some of the different types of cat cancer. Fortunately, cat cancer can be prevented. Avoidance of indoor pollution, feeding your cat pure water, weight control, avoidance of pesticides and herbicides, using natural products, and regular exercise are just a few preventative measures. It is also important to reduce any stressors in the cat’s environment. If your cat already has cancer, there are a number of treatment methods available depending on the type of cancer. Continue reading to learn more about cat cancer types, prevention, and effective treatment methods.

• Why Chemotherapy for an Older Cat Is Less Effective

  It's difficult to watch your suffer from cancer, and even harder to choose a course of therapy, like cat chemotherapy or radiation, to try to improve the situation. However, for older cats, many veterinarians recommend against treatments like chemotherapy, as they can be less effective.

• Why a Cat Lump Should Be Tested for Cancer

  A cat lump can be distressing to find. There could be a number of causes behind the lump but it's impossible to rule out anything until the lump has been tested for cancer.

• Understanding Vaccine Associated Feline Sarcoma

  In 1991, a link was found between feline sarcoma and vaccine sites, with a noticeable percentage of the cancerous tumors that affect cats occurring at common vaccine sites. However, the majority of feline sarcomas are not associated with vaccinations, so pet owners should not forgo vaccines in order to prevent the cancer.

• Tumors and Cancers in Cats

  Throughout this web site, the words TUMOR and CANCER are used interchangeably. Technically, a tumor is just a swelling which may or may not be a cancer. Cancer is a disease of uncontrolled cell growth which can be benign (not invasive and does not spread) or malignant (usually invasive into surrounding tissue and capable of spreading to other areas of the body).

• Treating Feline Adenocarcinoma With Chemotherapy

  There can be nothing more devastating than a pet being diagnosed with feline adenocarcinoma. Adenocarcinoma is a malignant form of cancer, which is seen...

• The Diagnosis of Feline Lymphoma

  Cats suffering from feline leukemia are often predisposed to feline lymphoma, even though this type of cat cancer may also be observed in previously healthy cats. Despite being considered an emergency that may prove fatal, this health condition can be managed so that the life quality of your cat is improved.

• Squamous Cell Carcinoma

  Squamous cell carcinoma is very common in cats with white ears and also occurs fairly commonly on the nose of white cats.

• Spleen Problems in Cats

  It is always worrisome to remove spleens, because they do have major blood supplies. However, I do not recall having a major problem while removing one, probably because the blood vessels,splenal tumor,cat splenal tumor

• Renal Failure in Cats

  The purpose of fluid therapy in cats with chronic renal failure is to keep them adequately hydrated so that their kidneys can function to the maximum capacity that is left.

• Preventing Lymphoma Development in Cats with SBO Supplements

  Soil-based organism (SBO) supplements are the best preventives for lymphoma in cats. SBOs are microbes that live in the soil and produce powerful enzymes.

• Photo Gallery - Cancer - Fibrosarcoma

  This is an invasive soft tissue sarcoma that often occurs in extremities and is very difficult to completely remove. Fibrosarcomas do sometimes develop at vaccination sites.

• Mast Cell Tumors in Cats

  Most mast cell tumors in cats are solitary benign tumors but they can be malignant. In most cases simply removing the tumor is sufficient. If your vet is worried, it may be worth consulting with an oncologist.

• Mammary Tumors in Cats

  Mammary tumors in cats are malignant approximately 90% of the time. This makes it very important to try to remove them as early as possible, so it is good that you are going ahead with surgery.

• Lumps and Bumps

  It is best to get all lumps in the skin or subcutaneous tissue of cats examined by your vet. Lumps can occur due to abscesses or trauma leading to hematoma or seroma formation, which are collections of blood or serum, respectively, under the skin.

• Infectious Disease - Feline Leukemia 2

  We were just told that the litter has tested positive for Feline Leukemia. We are testing both cats. What do we do if the kitten was born with it?

• Holistic Treatment Options for Feline Cancer

  Feline cancer occurs when cells continue to reproduce after they have replicated, and being multiplying out of control. Cancer occurs most often in older animals.

• Fibrosarcoma in Cats

  Fibrosarcoma and Vaccine related Fibrosarcoma

• Fibrosarcoma

  Fibrosarcomas are highly malignant (spread quickly) tumors. They can occur for no apparent reason and they also occur in some cases as a form of vaccine reaction at vaccination sites. Obviously, this is a serious side effect when vaccinations are implicated as the cause. 

• Feline Squamous Cell Carinoma

  Feline squamous cell carcinoma(SCC) is a malignant cancer that accounts for 15 percent of tumors in cats. There are two forms of squamous cell carcinoma. 

• Feline Lymphoma Treatment Through Chemotherapy

  Feline lymphoma or lymphosarcoma are malignant tumors in the lymphatic system of cats. Although lymphoma affects cats of any age group, it's more common in cats more than 9 years of age.

• Feline Lymphoma Treatment Through Chemotherapy

  Feline lymphoma or lymphosarcoma are malignant tumors in the lymphatic system of cats. Although lymphoma affects cats of any age group, it's more common in cats more than 9 years of age.

• Feline Lymphoma Symptoms

  By recognizing the symptoms of feline lymphoma, you'll help your cat receive treatment as early as possible. Lymphoma remains the most common form of cancer...

• Feline Leukemia Treatments

• Feline Leukemia Treatment Options

  The feline leukemia (FeLV) is a virus that suppresses the cat's immune system. There is no feline leukemia treatment, so the disease is fatal.

• Feline Leukemia Treatment

  To the best of my knowledge there is not a scientifically proven method of clearing the feline leukemia virus from infected cats using immunotherapy.

• Feline Leukemia Test

  We keep two different tests for heartworm disease specifically for retesting of positive results using a different testing method, though. Usually on ambiguous feline leukemia tests we recommend retesting in a month or...

• Feline Leukemia

  Cats with feline leukemia often have an increased susceptibility to bladder infections (actually to many infections).

• Feline Fibrosarcoma Explained

  Feline fibrosarcoma is an aggressive form of feline cancer. Fibrosarcoma in cats results in malignant tumors in the connective tissue and epidermis.

• Feline Carcinoma Treatment Alternatives to Chemotherapy

  Feline carcinoma, associated with feline tumors and feline lymphoma, can be a trying battle for a cat and his owner. Many pet owners want their pet to be comfortable, but do not want their pet to undergo chemotherapy.

• Feline Cancer Treatment

  Many veterinary hospitals do not administer chemotherapeutic agents. Some of these medications do require special precautions so many vets (including our practice) may not be prepared to help administer the chemotherapeutic agents.

• Feline Cancer Symptoms

  Feline cancer is an increasingly common disease that affects young and old cats alike. Cancer in cats may be found in a variety of forms, with feline lung cancer...

• Feline Bone Cancer Treatment With Chemotherapy for Cats

  Feline bone cancer is a common variety of feline cancer. Typically, bone cancer in cats is treated with a combination of chemotherapy and surgery.

• Feline Blood and Lymph Conditions and disorders

  I would be most concerned about a bleeding disorder such as exposure to rat or mouse containing an anti-coagulant in this situation. If this hasn't been ruled out, it would be worth asking your vet about.

• Diagnosing Cat Bone Cancer

  Cat bone cancer is rare, and occurs much less frequently than in other animals, such as dogs. Still older cats, and cats with certain vitamin deficiencies can be at risk for developing bone tumors.

• Common Tumors in Cats

  Tumors in cats may appear in young pets and old, as well as across genders and breeds. Although a good number of tumors are benign and often harmless...

• Cat Cancer Explained

  Like cancer in any animal, cat cancer occurs when a piece of tissue in the animal undergoes a series of mutations that cause it to grow continuously. This forms...

• Cat Bone Cancer Treatment With Feline Radiation Therapy

  Bone cancer is less common in cats than it is in humans, but it can often be just as fatal. Radiation therapy is one option for fighting cancer in any organism, including cats.

• Canine Mast Cell Removal through Surgery

  A canine mast cell is part of a dog's immune system. Mast cells are usually located in the skin of canines, as well as in their intestines or windpipe.

• Cancer and Tumors - Squamous Cell Carcinoma

  When squamous cell carcinoma is present on the tip of an ear it is best to amputate the ear, as far away from the tumor margin as is possible. It is a good idea to have a pathologist examine the amputated portion.

• Cancer - special diet needs

  Q: Hi! My roommate and I are owned by six cats. Unhappily, one off them (Otto -The Great, or sometimes " 'Lil Guy"), is dying of cancer. I don't believe that we can save him, but would like to make sure that he has the best nutrition possible.

• An Overview of Feline Tumors

  Feline tumors appear for many different reasons, and there are several types of feline tumors. They're not all cancerous and not all require treatment.

• An Introduction to Feline Lymphoma

  Feline lymphoma or feline lymphosarcoma is a tumor that's generally seen in varying forms in older cats. Although feline leukemia virus (FeLV) is the main...

• An Introduction to Cancer in Cats

  Cancer in cats can be idenitified by a lump of cancerous tissue, called a tumor. A benign tumor may mutate into a malignant tumor.

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