Skin cancer is fairly unusual, but any lump or bump in your cat needs to be checked....
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Unfortunately, that's not a question that can be easily answered without seeing the pet....
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Most veterinarians should be skilled enough to deal with most skin issues....
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They're probably a little uncomfortable. Most of us have had warts and things along that line, and they don't tend to be terribly painful....
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The big thing is trying to keep the cat groomed, keeping them combed out, keeping them from getting matted, and then looking for lumps and bumps....
Are there things I can do at home to help my cat avoid skin issues? - Animal Hospital of Statesville
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There are. One of the big things is keeping your cat nice and lean. How about that? Most people didn't think this was going to be a fat talk....
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A big thing I find with cats, especially indoor cats, is proper nutrition and portion control....
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As we just mentioned, you're normally going to see a lump or a bump. Sometimes they can get oozy and inflamed, scalier, crusty, or loose hair....
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Yes. The allergies issue in cats is honestly not as bad as it is in dogs. We do see allergies and cats....
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Just like you or me, minor abrasion or cut irritation that we may clean up will heal on it. We don't have to see a doctor for that....
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There are different categories of pain medication. One we touched on in the other video is the non-steroidal anti-inflammatories, like aspirin....
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It can help in a lot of different aspects....
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Since she's asking the veterinarian, the answer would be yes....
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If it's a medication by mouth, some will just take it. Some people tell me that anything they put in front of their dog, they're going to eat....
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During that appointment, we will do a complete physical exam. One of the first things we do is talk about history....
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Great questions....
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From your veterinarian. That would be one option....
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That sounds like a loaded question to me. But yes, there are a lot of human medications that we use for pets....
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Preventive care for cats involves a lot of different things, but we're basically trying to keep our cats healthy, and we are trying to do things th...
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I think so. That's one of those things you may not realize, but by doing proper prevention, you're helping to prevent a lot of diseases....