Generally, cancer is classified according to the organ or the affected part of the cat’s body. In fact, there are four major types of cancers that may occur, irrespective of which organ is affected.
* Carcinomas, arising out of epithelial tissue of an organ.
* Sarcomas, arising out of connective tissue.
* Leukemia, cancer of the blood-forming tissue.
* Lymphoma in cats is a neoplasm of the lymph tissue.
The prevalence of benign or malignant tumors brings about various metabolic changes in a cat’s body as it adapts itself and moves into survival mode. The basic change that occurs during this survival mode is that the cat’s body starts using nutrients differently to prioritize healing and maintain the immune system.
If the body remains in the survival mode for long, this change in metabolism becomes harmful, as certain other body functions are ignored. Despite extensive research, medical science has not been able to understand the specific nutritional requirements for pets with cancer to be able to counter these metabolic changes. There may be a significant weight loss and muscle wasting in cats with cancer, and this change can occur so fast that making changes may be impossible.
In humans, cancer causes significant changes in the sense of smell and taste. In pets, this can translate into a refusal to eat. Your cat may lose weight due to either of the following reasons:
* Metabolic effects of cat cancer
* Decreased food intake
* Side effects of cancer drugs
The physical prevalence of a tumor may also lead to obstructions in certain passages and interfere with normal body functions. Tumors in the oral cavity may cause difficulty in eating and swallowing, while gastrointestinal tumors may interfere with normal digestive procedures.
This eventually leads to the development of symptoms associated with cancer. The sad part is that the initial symptoms of cat cancer are general and may have be caused by another disease. This makes the cancer difficult to identify at earlier stages.
Another saddening part of cancer is that various cancer therapies, including surgery, also traumatize the already hassled patient. Surgical removal of tumors and radiation therapy may adversely affect the adjoining areas. Chemotherapeutic drugs are known for their side effects that can be as problematic as cancer itself. Where survival probabilities are terribly low, it is more sensible to go for cat cancer remedies offered by alternative therapies.
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