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In the vast world of feline health, synovial sarcoma emerges as an intriguing puzzle, prompting a closer look for those who cherish our whiskered companions. Dive into this enigma and discover hidden insights.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cancer/c_ct_synovial_sarcoma
#CatHealthMystery #FelineCare #SynovialSarcoma
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cancer/c_ct_synovial_sarcoma
#CatHealthMystery #FelineCare #SynovialSarcoma
In the vast world of feline health, synovial sarcoma emerges as an intriguing puzzle, prompting a closer look for those who cherish our whiskered companions. Dive into this enigma and discover hidden insights.
https://www.petmd.com/cat/conditions/cancer/c_ct_synovial_sarcoma
#CatHealthMystery #FelineCare #SynovialSarcoma
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20appointments%20with%20you%20for%20your%20cat%20every%20two%20to%20three%20months%20for%20the%20first%20year%20after%20diagnosis%20of%20the%20synovial%20sarcoma.%20After%20the%20first%20year%20your%20cat%20may%20be%20seen%20by%20your%20veterinarian%20every%20six%20months%20for%20follow-up%20exams,%20and%20to%20affirm%20that%20the%20cancer%20has%20not%20recurred.%20X-rays%20should%20be%20taken%20at%20each%20visit%20to%20check%20for%20local%20recurrence%20and%20to%20confirm%20that%20the%20cancer%20has%20not%20spread%20to%20the%20lungs.%22%7D){kind=logo}
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