Understanding Feline Liver Cancer

Feline liver cancer is a rare condition that can indicatecan provide an added level of support. These can
that there are problems elsewhere in the body. Thehelp to support the immune system and the
cancer is either primary, which means that itlymphatic system as well.
originated in the liver, or secondary, meaning that isThese types of products are made with ingredients
spread from another area, which in and of itself isthat are selected based on their history of helping
problematic since the obvious question is from where.feline physiology. While homeopathic approaches are
Liver cancer in cats which is primary is rare and cannever a cure, they can help the body help itself. Look
be treated, particularly if the cancer is isolated to thisfor a FDA approved product that contains some of
part of the body and be surgically removed. If thethe better known herbs such as Mistletoe, Milk
tumor isn't spreading (benign), then a veterinaryThistle and Echinacea.
oncologist might choose to leave it in place vs.The thinking behind these types of products is simple.
incurring the expense and risks of surgery.In the wild, cats can heal themselves through what
Malignant liver cancer which spread from other areasthey choose to eat. They naturally seek out wild
of the body is a greater challenge. Since the liver isherbs that are associated with sustaining their health,
interconnected with many other systems in thein the same way they look for foods for protein,
body, it often doesn't make sense to treat thesuch as small rodents like mice. Domesticated cats
condition. The most common type of cat liver cancerdon't have this opportunity, so they need support
is lymphoma. Every cat owner with their veterinarianfrom their caretakers.
needs to determine the impact on a cat's quality ofFeline liver cancer and related diseases need the
life aggressive treatment approaches may take.careful supervision of your veterinarian. Ask how
The liver is a critical organ in the body and can behomeopathic remedies might provide an added level
difficult to treat because of the way it works. Liverof support while the body is under stress, or as a
function during treatment needs to be maintained andway of potentially avoiding serious illness in the
strengthened. Beyond conventional treatmentfuture.
approaches, there are homeopathic remedies that