while they groom, they increase chances of taking in the carcinogens that gather on their fur, which then come into contact with their mucus membranes. Lifestyle Providing a cat with the healthiest lifestyle possible is the key to prevention. Decreasing the amount of toxins, including household cleaning products, providing fresh and whole foods, clean and purified water, and reducing the amount of indoor pollution can help cats live a longer and healthier life. To lessen susceptibility to diseases, domesticated cats should be kept inside the household for most of their lives to reduce the risk of interacting with other cats that could be infected with diseases. Research Small animals, like cats, experience faster rates of cancer development. As a result, they are good preclinical models for understanding processes like immortalization and its role in promoting cancerous tumors. See also Nose cancer in cats and dogs Skin cancer in cats and dogs Vaccine-associated sarcoma References External links Cancer in Cats: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment