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  2. Lymphoma in animals - Wikipedia

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    However, about one-third of cats treated with chemotherapy will survive more than 2 years after diagnosis; a small number of these cats may be cured of their disease. Untreated, most cats with lymphoma die within 4–6 weeks. Most cats tolerate their chemotherapy well, and fewer than 5% have severe side effects.

  3. Cancer in cats - Wikipedia

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    Cats living in a smoker's household are three times more likely to develop lymphoma. [20] Compared to living in a smoke-free environment, cats exposed to passive smoking also have a greater chance of developing squamous cell carcinoma or mouth cancer. Cancer risk also arises from the cat's grooming habits.

  4. Obesity in pets - Wikipedia

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    This is supported by studies showing that as cats age from 2 years to approximately 11.5 years of age their energy requirements decrease. [12] Weight gain will occur if calories from the diet do not decrease with the animal's energy requirements. [12] Obesity in pets is usually due to excessive food intake or lack of physical exercise. [13]

  5. Feline hepatic lipidosis - Wikipedia

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    This may be amplified by frequent vomiting when the cat does choose to eat. A lack of appetite causes the cat to refuse any food, even after it has purged its system of all stomach contents. Severe weight loss proceeds as the liver keeps the cat alive off body fat, causing a yellowing of the skin (jaundice).

  6. Intestinal cancer in cats and dogs - Wikipedia

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    The average age at which intestinal tumors are diagnosed ranges between 10–12 years for cats and 6 to 9 years for dogs. There are many different types of intestinal tumors, including lymphoma, adenocarcinoma, mast cell tumor, and leiomyosarcoma.

  7. Aging in cats - Wikipedia

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    Aging in cats is the process by which cats change over the course of their natural lifespans. The normal lifespan of domestic cats is in the range of 13 to 20 years. As cats senesce, they undergo predictable changes in health and behavior. Dental disease and loss of olfaction are common as cats age, affecting eating habits.

  8. Epstein–Barr virus–associated lymphoproliferative diseases

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    Epidemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL) is common in Africa, the Middle East, Brazil, Papua New Guinea, and other areas where malaria is endemic. It usually presents in children 4–7 years old and in almost all cases is associated with EBV infection. [31] Sporadic Burkitt lymphoma (sBL) is rare.

  9. Capromorelin - Wikipedia

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    Capromorelin, sold under the brand names Entyce and Elura, is a medication used for the management of weight loss in cats and dogs. [5] [6] Capromorelin is a ghrelin receptor agonist known to increase appetite and weight gain. [2] Capromorelin was developed by Pfizer. [7] [8] Capromorelin was approved for veterinary use in the United States in ...