Cancer can creep up on anyone, if you don’t know what signs to look for. It’s especially important when it comes to your pet, as they don’t have the right words to use to tell you that you’re not feeling well. That’s why there are these helpful signs to look for in your cat to tell if it has cancer.
Rapid weight loss is the first sign. As cancer grows quickly, your cat’s body will start to use up its reserves to fuel this growth.
Sores and wounds that won’t heal mean that there’s something seriously wrong.
Rapid weight loss is the first sign. As cancer grows quickly, your cat’s body will start to use up its reserves to fuel this growth.
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Secondly is lethargy. This is different from your cat’s regular sleeping patterns. They’ll move more slowly and seem to have less interest in the things they used to enjoy.
Secondly is lethargy. This is different from your cat’s regular sleeping patterns. They’ll move more slowly and seem to have less interest in the things they used to enjoy.
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Next are bumps. Regularly petting your cat all over its body will help you feel the growths and lumps that could be present under his skin.
Next are bumps. Regularly petting your cat all over its body will help you feel the growths and lumps that could be present under his skin.
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Cat breath already isn’t the best, but if you notice it being particularly bad, then it’s time to get him to the vet.
Cat breath already isn’t the best, but if you notice it being particularly bad, then it’s time to get him to the vet.
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Sudden lameness in your cat can mean that he has a tumor in his bone that makes it difficult for him to walk without feeling pain.
Sudden lameness in your cat can mean that he has a tumor in his bone that makes it difficult for him to walk without feeling pain.
Sores and wounds that won’t heal mean that there’s something seriously wrong.
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If your cat has difficulties breathing, there could be a tumor growing near his lungs and squashing them.
If your cat has difficulties breathing, there could be a tumor growing near his lungs and squashing them.
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Loss of appetite is one of the biggies that your cat isn’t feeling well.
Loss of appetite is one of the biggies that your cat isn’t feeling well.
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As well as sudden weight loss, swelling can also be an indication that something is very wrong with your cat.
As well as sudden weight loss, swelling can also be an indication that something is very wrong with your cat.
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Prolonged bouts of vomiting and diarrhea can spell extreme illness in your cat, and should be taken to the vet immediately.
Prolonged bouts of vomiting and diarrhea can spell extreme illness in your cat, and should be taken to the vet immediately.