What to expect during cancer treatments.
Pain medicine for cats with cancer.
Today the latest treatments for feline cancer may add several years to your kitty s life.
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Other pet parents will make the difficult decision to euthanize their pets if the cancer is untreatable and the cat is in a great deal of pain that cannot be relieved.
Evaluate your cat s quality of life.
You may be able to sleep and eat better and keep up with daily activities such as work and.
If surgery is included pain medications are usually prescribed to control postoperative pain.
The most likely indicators of pain are changes in the pet s behavior as summarized below.
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If your cat seems to be generally in good spirits and does not have unmanageable pain or severe cancer related symptoms she may be able to handle the rigors of cancer treatment.
Pain medications for cats should only be given to cats under close veterinary supervision.
Assessment of cancer pain in cats and dogs because many cats and dogs may not show obvious signs of cancer pain and also tend to hide pain as a protective mechanism identifying the degree of pain and the amount of suffering can be very difficult.
If your cat is normally a snuggler but starts to cry out when you pick him up a doctor s visit is in order.
For most people these medications help.
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Consulting with a veterinary oncologist is an important step in determining the best treatment for a cat with cancer.
These drugs relieve pain from allergies or arthritis primarily by reducing inflammation.
This seizure medication helps treat pain in nerves muscles and bones.
If the animal is undergoing chemotherapy there will be prescribed drugs to destroy the cancer cells.
Cancer treatment programs include medications for various reasons.
Severe pain may take longer to control and need more medicine.
They include dexamethasone and prednisolone.
Cancer in cats used to be a death sentence for felines.
Treatment for cats with cancer can be costly and may also require multiple trips to a veterinary oncologist.
Acute short term pain is often treated with a prescription opioid pain reliever called buprenorphine but this medication can be costly over the long run.
Quality of life should play a major factor in deciding whether to treat your cat s cancer.
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