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\n <\/span>\n \nWhat Is Bone Marrow Cancer in Cats?<\/a>
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We often think of cancer as a lump or bump that pops up somewhere on our cat\u2019s body. We can typically see and feel it. However, with bone marrow cancer in cats, there often isn\u2019t anything to look at. Instead, we have to rely on other signs that can look similar to those of other kitty illnesses. This makes bone marrow cancer difficult to deal with. Fortunately, the more you understand it as an owner, the sooner you can seek veterinary care and improve the outcome for your feline friend.<\/p>\n

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What Is Bone Marrow Cancer in Cats?<\/h2>\n

Bone marrow is the spongy interior of bone, encased by the hard mineralized exterior. It\u2019s rather spectacular because it\u2019s basically the manufacturing site of blood. Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are made and released in bone marrow, all with vital functions in the body. Bone marrow cancer in cats occurs when cancer cells decide to settle in the bone marrow, disrupting the normal flow that provides these necessary blood cells. Sometimes, certain types are overproduced so there is an imbalance in the number of all blood cells produced, or abnormal blood cells that don\u2019t function properly are produced. Either way, it means bad news for all the functions of the body that rely on blood cells to perform.<\/p>\n

Bone marrow cancer takes a few different forms in cats, including multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and metastatic cancers that have traveled from other parts of the body and found refuge in the bone marrow. All these types can produce similar signs.<\/p>\n

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What Are the Signs of Bone Marrow Cancer in Cats?<\/h2>\n

Rather than a direct lump or bump, bone marrow cancer can produce rather vague signs that could be indicative of several illnesses. These signs may include:<\/p>\n

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