Signs and symptoms Cancer in cats

1 signs , symptoms

1.1 general signs of feline cancer
1.2 symptoms of common types of cancer

1.2.1 lymphoma
1.2.2 feline skin tumors
1.2.3 mammary gland tumors
1.2.4 abdominal tumors

signs , symptoms

although cats diagnosed cancer @ lower rates dogs or humans, types of cancer , symptoms identical. cancer in cats can occur in location or body system, , symptoms can detected externally. however, reach definitive diagnosis, further tests such blood , urine tests, cytology, , biopsy required. due excessively aggressive nature of cancer in cats, advisable owners take cat veterinarian examination following occurrence of symptom prevent spreading.

general signs of feline cancer

while each type of cancer has own distinctive symptoms, of them can indicate presence occurrence , prolonged presence of common symptom. of general symptoms of cancer in cats are:

any lump changes shape or size
any sore not heal
change in bowel or bladder habits
difficulty eating or swallowing
difficulty urinating or defecating
unexplained bleeding or discharge body
loss of appetite
chronic weight loss
coughing or difficulty breathing
stiffness
oral odor

note ravenous hunger, while sign of other diseases hyperthyroid, can sign of cancer.

symptoms of common types of cancer
lymphoma

lymphoma common form of cancer in cats, associated feline leukemia virus, , accounts 25 percent of cases. feline lymphoma strikes digestive system, causing excessive vomiting , diarrhea. other common symptoms of lymphoma in cats include swollen lymph nodes, loss of appetite, weight loss, , difficulty breathing.

feline skin tumors

skin tumors less common in cats; , although cats vulnerable, white cats prone type of tumor. feline skin tumor manifests visible lump on skin, affecting vision, smell, or eating. benign tumors take several years develop , more difficult detect due freely movable nature. indicator of benign tumors self-trauma, can caused excessive licking cat.

mammary gland tumors

mammary gland tumors third common type of cancer in older female cats, common symptom manifesting lump in breast tissue. tumor typically firm , nodular, , adheres overlying skin. nipples may appear red , swollen, oozing yellowish fluid.

abdominal tumors

abdominal tumor among rarest forms of cancer in cats, , difficult treat before progressing advanced stage. main symptoms include abdominal enlargement, vomiting (often blood), weight loss due poor digestion, , weakness.