I received an information letter/attachment in my inbox the other day, not sure if it was from a customer or a vet whom just wanted to pass some information, however, thought that the information contained would be of assistance to others whom may be reading.

Of course the information below is meant as a guidline(s) for common symptoms of cancer in cats and not intended to replace vet care and proper diagnosis. We are not certified vets, therefore, this information is not intended as positive diagnosis by any any means.

To the person whom originally e-mail us this information to customer care, whomever you are, thank you so much. I am sure our readers will benefit from the information that you have provided.

I speak with more customers on the phone who order our ES Clear for cat cancer supplement than for dogs. The primary reason that more cats have cancer than dogs is that cats are good at hiding a lot of the symptoms associated with cancer that by the time the vet as diagnosed the cat, they're either mid way or too far along.

According to the Veterinary Cancer Society, the following are 10 possible signs of cancer in cats.

Abnormal swelling.
Sores that do not heal
weight loss
Loss of appetite
Bleeding discharge from body openings
offensive odor
difficulty eating or swallowing
hesitation with physical activity.
stiffness
difficulty breathing, urinating or defecating.

Please keep in mind that the above are symptoms are of many other things or could be as well, therefore, if she has abnormal swelling, she may not have cancer, hence why vet diagnosis and testing is important and to ensure best change of recovery for a proper diagnosis.

Dogs cry, however, they do not shred tears the way we humans do. There have been some reports from pet owners of their dog crying or excessive moisture due to stressful situation.

If you're dogs eyes are watery, it could be a sign of an irritant as they do not shed emotional tears. The the correlation between tears and sorrow is up for debate.

In Northhold London, a puppy was accidently flushed down the toilet. Daniel Blair, the cocker spaniel's young owner, decided the puppy needed a bath after playing in the yard so he put the put in the toilet and gave it a wash. The puppy got stuck in the waste pipe for 4 hours. Plumbers rescued the pup who is reportedly doing fine.

I've covered this topic before that puppies should be monitored with their toddlers/young kids, especially in the case noted above.

It is important that when a new puppy is introduced to the home, proper care and education and supervision is required. A puppy is another member of the family, not a toy.

Accidents happen and although both puppy and child were fine, there have been instances that out of defense and accident, animals have attacked children.

The question I receive at least 5 times per week if not more from customers is kittens who have persistent and or chronic diarrhea. This is common in kittens according to on-line at columnist Dr. Richards (unable to locate credentials on-line, therefore, please speak to your own vet in regards to cat diarrhea).

Although this is common, this is serious concern that needs to be addressed with a vet as kittens are more likely to suffer from dehydration from the diarrhea more than adult cats.

There are two types of diarrhea, acute (meaning lasting about 48 hours) and chronic diarrhea that can be long-term.

Diarrhea can be caused by:
Parasites
Coccidia
Giardia
Improper diet
Cow's milk
Viruses
Stomach upset
Food allergies
Feline Leukemia
Colitis
Foreign objects causing obstruction
Bacteria
Stress

Checking for dehydration:
While the kitten/cat is at rest, lightly pinch the scruff of the neck, pull up gently, keeping the cat firmly on the ground.
Hold the scruff for just a few seconds then release.
The scruff should fold down to normal in seconds, if the scruff/skin stays tented up, get your cat to the vet immediately or administer subcutaneous fluids yourself.
You can also check the gums by lightly pressing your finger against the side of the cat's gums. The gum should go white and then pink up quickly.
If you see streaks of white on your cat's gums or the gums are pure white or yellow, get the cat to the vet quickly.
The third eyelid (called the yaw) will also show when a cat has become dehydrated.

What NOT to do:
Do NOT give over-the-counter medications to your cat, unless the vet okays it.
Do NOT deprive your cat of food over 24 hours. You can withdraw food for one day to rest the gut, but any longer your cat stands a chance of developing a worse problem than diarrhea.
Do NOT use over-the-counter wormers, or other pet-aids that you think will solve the problem.
Do not self-diagnose your cat.