Senior Cat Comfort & Care

Cancer is a devastating diagnosis. With cats living longer and longer, the cancer rate has risen. It’s estimated that about 33% of cats over 10 will develop cancer. While this number is scary, advances in science mean that many cancers affecting cats are treatable with medications, surgery, radiation, and/or chemotherapy (similar to human chemotherapy but often with fewer and milder side effects). Early detection is key and made possible by regular veterinary examinations and advanced laboratory testing.

Certain cancers only occur in intact female cats, such as mammary, uterine, and ovarian cancer. In rare cases, males can get testicular cancer. Talk to your vet about the risks and benefits (even for seniors) of spaying and neutering.