Feline liver cancer is rare but when it does occur, it can be a sign of serious health problems since it is usually the result of cancer in other areas spreading. By the time it shows up in the liver, if the tumor is malignant, it is likely too late for any effective treatment. For this reason, it is imperative that you do everything you can to promote good overall health to keep the liver functioning properly.

Primary liver cancer in cats, cancer which actually starts in the liver itself, is extremely rare. The good news about primary liver cancer is that it is also quite treatable. In most cases, surgery can remove the tumor and the prognosis is quite good. In cases where the primary liver tumor is benign, surgery may not even be necessary unless the tumor impinges on other organs.

The real problem in terms of feline liver cancer is when it occurs as the result of metastasis. Since the liver is one of the largest organs and plays a part in the function of almost every other organ, once it is affected the outlook is grim. Once a cancer which has begun to spread reaches the liver, it is likely in its end stages.

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Cat nasal cancer occurs infrequently but it when it does strike, it is usually with deadly results. Tumors can develop in either the nasal cavity itself or in the frontal sinuses. While nasal cancer does not usually spread, it is almost always malignant. Like all forms of feline cancer, the best way to avoid it is by doing everything you can to ensure the overall good health of your cat.

The main difficulty in identifying and treating feline nasal cancer is that the symptoms do not manifest quickly. Symptoms can remain dormant for as long as five years, by which time the cancer will have moved long past the treatable stage. The symptoms of nasal cancer vary depending on the location of the tumor. Tumors within the nasal cavity itself can cause nasal discharge and sneezing, while those in the frontal sinuses can cause heavy breathing, changes in the sound of the voice, and sometimes even facial deformity.

If you suspect that your pet may be suffering from cat nasal cancer, you should get it to the vet as quickly as possible for a thorough examination. The only way to accurately diagnose nasal cancer is with a range of tests including blood tests, a biopsy and a CT or MRI. Unfortunately, once a diagnosis is made the likelihood of successful treatment is slim.

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