Late Spaying Opens Door to Cancer

Thinking of letting your cat have just one litter of kittens? Sounds like fun. But before you do, consider the health complications your pet may face later on:

•	Cats spayed after their first heat (with or without kittens) are at a much higher risk of developing breast cancer compared with cats spayed before their first heat.
•	Breast tumors are the third most common form of feline cancer, are malignant 80% of the time, and are often fatal.
•	Feline breast cancer often requires a full mastectomy on one or both sides, and tumors come back 65% of the time.
•	Lumps found anywhere on your cat's body should immediately be brought to the attention of your vet.