Did you know that about a third of malignancies in cats involve the
mammary glands? Mammary tumors are the third most common type of cancer
in cats. The first is lymphoma followed by skin cancer. More than 95% of
feline mammary tumors occur in females. It is the top feline cancer
diagnosed in cats that are older than 10 years old. About 85% of mammary
cancers are malignant adenocarcinomas which is very lethal. It has a
high rate of metastasis, meaning it can easily spread to other parts of
the body including the kidney, adrenal glands, lungs, liver, lymph nodes
and other parts of the body.
The cause of mammary
cancer in cats remain unknown. Some experts believe that the female
hormones, especially estrogen and progesterone, may play a significant
role. This is one reason why early spaying is recommended.
Your best vets Bucks County, PA can address your questions and/or concerns about spaying and/or neutering of cats.
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