There are many critical illnesses, from cancer to severe viral infections like Feline leukaemia virus (FeLV). All of these require careful management with nutrition. Let's explore how to care for a cat with cancer as one example, and how - with the right care and nutrition - you can support your friend through their fight.
Cancer can affect cats of any breed, age, or size. However, some common risk factors can increase the likelihood of a cat developing an illness such as cancer, including:
Cancer can affect cats of any breed, age, or size. However, some common risk factors can increase the likelihood of a cat developing an illness such as cancer, including:
Cancer of the lymphatic system
There are many different types of mouth cancer in cats, and some are more common than others
Aggressive skin cancer that develops in the mouth, eyes or foot pads
Affects the mammary glands, often prevented by spaying female cats early in life
Cancer of the lymphatic system
There are many different types of mouth cancer in cats, and some are more common than others
Aggressive skin cancer that develops in the mouth, eyes or foot pads
Affects the mammary glands, often prevented by spaying female cats early in life
Maintaining a pet’s nutrition can be a big factor in the fight against illness. Your vet is the best resource for a recommendation, but the best foods typically support some key dietetic goals:
Your veterinarian may prescribe medication to help your cat with related health issues, such as digestive care, pain management, etc.
Depending on your veterinarian’s recommendation, supportive medication, radiation, surgery, and other treatment for cats may be considered.
Whether it’s a road trip, a walk in the park or snuggling on the couch, your pet’s best friend in this fight is you.
Your veterinarian may prescribe medication to help your cat with related health issues, such as digestive care, pain management, etc.
Depending on your veterinarian’s recommendation, supportive medication, radiation, surgery, and other treatment for cats may be considered.
Whether it’s a road trip, a walk in the park or snuggling on the couch, your pet’s best friend in this fight is you.
You will need support from family, friends, and of course, your vet.
Learn all you can about your cat’s diagnosis so you can be an advocate for the best care. International Cat Care can help you better understand your cat’s symptoms and more.
A vet that specialises in your cat’s illness can give the best care. Ask your vet for a referral to a local veterinary specialist.
If your cat’s condition is terminal, it can help to understand and assess their quality of life. Lap of Love has a quality-of-life assessment tool.
You will need support from family, friends, and of course, your vet.
Learn all you can about your cat’s diagnosis so you can be an advocate for the best care. International Cat Care can help you better understand your cat’s symptoms and more.
A vet that specialises in your cat’s illness can give the best care. Ask your vet for a referral to a local veterinary specialist.
If your cat’s condition is terminal, it can help to understand and assess their quality of life. Lap of Love has a quality-of-life assessment tool.
Here are some useful things to ask during your next vet visit:
Contact your vet if you have any questions related to restorative care.
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