How does a veterinarian know what kind of cancer my cat has?

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Michele Drake DVM CVA · Accepted Answer

The way we diagnose cancer depends on where it starts or what the symptoms are. If your cat came to see me and they were vomiting a bunch I may start with an abdominal ultrasound and some lab work and likely some x-rays. Those would be the three things that would start and I may get a diagnosis just from that or I may have to do a biopsy in addition. It depends on the type of cancer. I may find something on your cats skin. I may stick a tiny needle in it and get some cells and determine what the cancer type is from that. Again it depends on the type and location as to how were going to collect information and get a diagnosis.

How does a veterinarian know what kind of cancer my cat has?

How does a veterinarian know what kind of cancer my cat has? - The Drake Center