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Read about mammary tumors in dogs in Part I.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n About 80-90% of mammary tumors in cats are <\/span><\/span>malignant adenocarcinomas<\/span><\/span>, a <\/span>type of cancerous tumor. The good news is that <\/span><\/span>cats that are <\/span>spayed<\/span> before six months of age have a 91% reduced risk <\/span><\/span>of developing this cancer. <\/span>However,<\/span> cats spayed after two years of age have no risk reduction. This is why early <\/span><\/span>spaying<\/span><\/span><\/a> is highly recommended in cats.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n After your family veterinarian or a board-certified veterinary oncologist <\/span>diagnoses<\/span> your cat with malignant adenocarcinomas, they will discuss treatment options<\/span>,<\/span> including:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Tumor size, <\/span><\/span>histologic grade<\/span><\/span>, and <\/span>if the cancer has spread<\/span> all play a role in your cat\u2019s prognosis. Your family veterinarian or board-certified veterinary oncologist will consider the following factors:<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Finding a lump anywhere on your pet is an alarming discovery, which is why <\/span>it\u2019s<\/span> important to consult with your family veterinarian. If you suspect your <\/span>dog or cat <\/span>has a <\/span>mammary lump, or if you have any other concerns about your pet\u2019s health, consult with your family veterinarian. Once a diagnosis is <\/span>determined<\/span>, <\/span>they<\/span> may choose to refer your pet to a board-certified veterinary oncologist for guidance on your pet\u2019s specific type of cancer, as well as treatment and management options.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Learn more about<\/span> Animal Emergency & Referral Center of Minnesota\u2019s Oncology Service <\/span><\/span>here<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n More Reading:\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\nFeline Mammary Tumors<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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