The Natural Answer to Preventing Feline Liver Cancer
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.
