Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Cats
 

Hepatocellular carcinoma describes a rare but malignant tumor of the epithelial tissues of the liver (the tissue that lines the cavities and surfaces of body structures – in this case the liver). This type of tumor is rare in cats – cats are more commonly affected by bile duct carcinoma. There are no breed predispositions, but affected cats are on average older than ten years of age.
 
Symptoms
 
The following symptoms are typically  absent until the disease reaches an advanced stage: