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The Most Common Cancer

Lymphoma is the most common cancer in cats. While it can occur anywhere in the body, the most common form in cats is gastrointestinal...

Could It Be Cancer?

Not every lump on your cat’s body is cancer, but that doesn’t mean you should ignore new growths. A rapidly growing spot on your...

Mammary Cancer in Cats

Feline mammary cancer is a serious disease. It may not initially look bad to you because it starts as a tiny pea-sized lump near...

The Window to Overall Health

If you do an internet search to learn more about your cat’s bad breath and/or teeth, you’ll read a lot about preventing and treating...

Warning Signs Of Cancer

While different cancers have varying warning signs, early symptoms can be general signs that something’s wrong. Some signs might indicate other illnesses as well,...

Bone Cancer Metastases

Cats with bone cancers tend to be lame and usually have swelling at the cancer site. The area is often painful and feels warm...
Sunlight, even through a window, can be a problem for some cats, especially white cats.

SCC: Early Diagnosis Is Critical

Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) is one of the most common cancers seen in cats. You may be familiar with the classic form of this...
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Cornell Feline Mammary Cancer Research

Arianna Bartlett, a PhD candidate at the Baker Institute at Cornell University, is studying feline mammary cancer. Mammary cancer is the third most common...
Mika received 14 days of radiation.

Donations Help Save Mika From Cancer

When her owner noticed a lump on Mika’s leg,  her veterinarian diagnosed injection-site sarcoma, a cancer. Mika underwent successful surgery to have the lump...
If chemotherapy is not an option, you can still provide your cat with relief. Prednisone alone will not usually induce remission in feline lymphoma, but it decreases inflammation and reduces symptoms. Some cats can stay comfortable and achieve a good quality of life for several months on this drug. Your veterinarian may prescribe other treatments or medications to relieve your cat’s specific symptoms.

Living With Lymphoma

Lymphoma is cancer of the lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that produces antibodies and protects your cat from infections. When lymphocytes become...
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Chemo for Mammary Cancer

Feline mammary cancer (FMC) is aggressive. About 90% of cases are malignant, with metastasis already present at the time of diagnosis. The risk is...

Fecal Transplants Can Work

Feline fecal microbiota transplants—yes, inserting feces from one cat into another—are becoming more common as a therapy for serious chronic problems, such as chronic...