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Tumors form due to abnormal multiplication of cells and can be benign or Malignant. Benign Tumors are harmless and do not spread. Malignant Tumors are progressive and characterized by an uncontrollable growth that metastasizes to other parts of the body.

Apart from the above mentioned properties, Tumors can further be classified according to the category of the cells that they affect. Eyelid Tumors are a less common type of Feline Cancer that mostly affects white and older cats. They are also more prevalent among cats that remain outdoors in the sun for long periods of time.

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Your cat’s skin has two types of glands in the dermal layer. The sweat glands that keep the body temperature in check and the sebaceous glands that secrete a greasy substance called sebum. The sebum is a source of one of the most common cat skin diseases that we know as feline Acne.

Sebaceous glands are present in large numbers under the skin on the chin, lips, top surface of the base of the tail, prepuce and scrotum of cats. Sebum secretions from these glands are primarily meant to protect hair against water and keep the skin supple.

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It may sound a bit strange but the way your dog’s head is shaped has a direct correlation with the risk of developing a nasal tumor. A dog with a long head is more susceptible to nasal Tumors than dogs with a short broad heads. The benchmark is a cephalic index, which is the ratio (in percent) of the maximum breadth to the maximum length of the skull. A cephalic index of 75 or less is considered to be a long head.

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The l iver is an important organ of the detoxification system in the body. Every human being and pet is exposed to carcinogens. These carcinogens are substances that cause cancer. The liver purifies these carcinogens to a large extent keeping the toxicity levels down.

But in cats, the fungi that appear on spoiled cat-food, specific pesticides and food additives, dyes, plants and animal tissue become toxic only after being metabolized by the liver. These substances can therefore, potentially cause Feline Cancer in the liver in cats.

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Of all the body organs, the skin is not only the biggest but also the most problematic organ of the cat’s body. Most medical conditions demonstrate symptoms that relate to skin and coat. In addition external factors like physical trauma and Parasites can also affect the skin in a significant manner. Like dog Skin Problems, cats can also suffer from skin disorders that are self limiting and chronic conditions that require treatment over a protracted period of time.

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Hookworms are one of the most dangerous parasitic worms. Even though the symptoms of worms in dogs are normally elusive, it needs to be known that Hookworm infestation can cause life threatening anemia to puppies even before the eggs can be noticed in the stools. Some species of Hookworms attach themselves to the small intestines and Bite off pieces of the intestinal wall to cause bleeding.

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Environment in kennels is far removed from what a pet dog experiences at home. Some aspects like absence of the dog owner, different feeding and exercise timings are totally new for the dog. Add to this the unfamiliar noises and smells, temperature difference, change in diet and lack of exercise and what results is a dog who is vulnerable to Stress, abnormal behavior and Anxiety.

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Is Your Cat at a Higher Risk?

As cases of Obesity rise in canines and felines around the world, so do corresponding cases of the diseases caused by Obesity. One of the most prominent and perhaps alarming examples of this trend is the drastic rise in instances of feline Diabetes.

There are many causes of feline Diabetes, including excessive weight and Obesity, as well as the use of medications including steroids and progesterone derivatives used to treat behavioral abnormalities and skin diseases.

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The continuing trend in the upward weight spiral isn’t restricted to the human population anymore. While we recently reported that more than 60 percent of men and women are Overweight or obese in this country alone, studies also indicate that that canine Obesity is certainly a significant problem in the United States.

Studies indicate that a staggering 40 percent of domesticated canines in the United States are considered Overweight, a term applied when a dog is anywhere from 5 to 20 percent over the ideal body weight for its size and breed.

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There were times when it was believed that the only way worms in dogs passed on to puppies, was through the mother’s system while they were still in the uterus. Whereas this contention still holds good for some types of worms, it has now been established that worms can infest puppies through other means also.

Worms like dog Tapeworm, and dog Roundworms and even some feline Parasites have a typical lifecycle and can enter a pet’s body through various means.

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