The sun is enemy to white cats, as repeated exposure can cause squamous cell carcinoma, particularly in areas where the hair is thin or non-existent, such as the ears, nose, and eyelids.
This form of skin cancer can be painful, unsightly, and ultimately fatal unless diagnosed and treated early.
As carcinomas are characteristically malignant and particularly invasive, it is essential to have this form of skin cancer diagnosed and treated without delay.
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Cutaneous squamous cell carcinomas are typically fast growing tumors that get bigger with time and resist healing.
Some cats can get as many as thirty sores on their skin, a condition called Bowen’s disease.
Both types of squamous cell carcinoma can metastasize to other organs. If the ulcers are diagnosed before they have had an opportunity to become malignant, this condition may be treated effectively in some cases.
Squamous cell carcinomas are seen more in cats that live at high altitudes and in cats that spend a lot of time in the sun.
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White cats and light colored cats are more likely to get these tumors than other kinds of cats. This kind of cancer is most commonly seen in older cats.
Source: petmd.com
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