Tommy Said:

***PLEASE HELP**** Cat with Mast Cell tumor - can someone explain what it is and how to treat?

We Answered:

At a minimum, you need to have the known tumor removed immediately.

If you don't have the cash then get an advance on your credit card, hit up your parents for a loan, or do whatever you must to raise the money. Cancer doesn't wait. If the tumor is growing rapidly, then it could be spreading internally.

If you are fortunate, then your cat's tumor is localized, meaning that it has not spread anywhere. Surgery is the key tool for fighting localized cancer in humans, though chemo and radiation are also used as follow-ups. I understand that additional treatment is beyond your means, but at least the surgery could be done.

It is possible that the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, which would make it regionalized. The optimal treatment for that is surgical removal of the tumor and nearby lymph nodes, plus chemo and radiation.

If the cancer has spread to distant parts of the body, then it is metastasized and treatment is difficult. However, life prolonging treatment and pain managing medication could help.

If the cancer has been caught early, then your cat may have several years of happy life ahead of him. Even if the cancer is at a later stage, at least you can obtain pain medication for him until such time as you feel he should let go. Best wishes for a good outcome.

Try the Tufts University Veterinary Medicine wedsite for information. Cornell University Veterinary School is another good one.

Alvin Said:

***PLEASE HELP**** Cat with Mast Cell tumor - can someone explain what it is and how to treat?

We Answered:

I don't know the answers to your medical questions, but I do know there is a program that specifically lends money to help pay for Medical Treatments for both people and pets!.

It is called CareCredit: www.carecredit.com ( http://www.carecredit.com/ )

Like any time you borrow money, be sure to read the fine print before signing up!

Also, some animal hospitals will let you pay over time. If you find one that does, compare the cost of their financing with the Credit Care and go with whichever has the best deal.

Wishing your cat well!

Bertha Said:

ShopAtHome.com has some good coupons for 1800PetMeds, are there any other good sites to receive pet medicine?

We Answered:

Some veterinary offices will price-match for you if you're a well-established, good client. It wouldn't hurt to call and ask your vet.

Antonio Said:

discount pet flea medicines?

We Answered:

Online is usually just as expensive as any vet would be.
Sure, the price may be slightly lower, but you need to factor in shipping costs. The vet I worked at based it's prices off of the prices online. And places like Petco and PetSmart are higher then these.

Your best bet is your vet. Not only are their prices better, but they have on record anything your pet has taken in case there is a reaction or the pets get sick.