2006-08-11 05:06:24 · 10 answers · asked by Giggly Giraffe 7 in Pets ➔ Cats
Cats can get cancer on their skin, usually on their ears or nose, espeically white cats. I have an all white cat and he will never be allowed outside just for that reason. If the cat likes to sunbathe inside through a window then that should be ok, windows will block out some of the harmful rays.
2006-08-11 05:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by Lady 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have found that my six cats, unlike people, have the good sense NOT to sunbathe. I have a Scotch-Irish complexion and don't do it either. My cats and I like to be in the "sun" in the early morning and late afternoon or evening. Otherwise they may nap outdoors under a bush or in the shade when the sun is most dangerous or inside.
The cancer occurs on the skin and the fur is not a protection from it. White cats especially, as mentioned by another poster, should NEVER be out in direct sunlight. The shelter where I volunteer makes sure that adopters understand this and they only go to indoor only homes. All cats are somewhat vulnerable because their noses are pink and the hair on the ears is very thin.
2006-08-11 05:48:02 · answer #2 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cats can get skin cancer. Here are ways to offer protection for your cat in the sun (just as you would a human), but these will not make him immune:
1. Apply SPF 50 sunscreen on the top of your cat's muzzle, including the top of his nose.
2. Apply more SPF 50 sunscreen on your cat's inner and outer ear tips.
3. Lather it on twice a day if your cat is frequently out in the sun.
4. Keep your cat indoors as much as possible, and discourage him from sunbathing beside windows.
5. Avoid letting your cat outside at midday, when the sun is brightest.
6. Look for signs of sunburn - pain and redness on your cat's skin indicate that he has been overexposed to the sun.
7. Treat a cat's sunburn by cleaning any peeling tissue using an antibiotic cream. Ask your veterinarian for details.
2006-08-11 07:02:06 · answer #3 · answered by Mandy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not fur cancer, but I am sure cats can get skin cancer just like people. I mean really if cats got fur cancer, then people would get hair cancer you know? Anyways, the sun can get through the fur to give them skin cancer.
2006-08-11 06:19:21 · answer #4 · answered by ~CourtneyJ~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he could get skin cancer but not fur. Cats sunbathing is normal. Most cats do it to stay warn.
2006-08-11 05:30:05 · answer #5 · answered by Eric 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, no fur cancer, but your cat can get skin cancer...
many animals have been discovered to have developed melanoma, or skin cancers...
not too much we can do about it, I guess...
all cats will forever sunbathe
2006-08-11 05:09:58 · answer #6 · answered by The Chesire Cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
White cats are very suseptable to skin cancer from exposure to the sun
2006-08-11 07:38:55 · answer #7 · answered by nemesis1im 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. All cats love to lay in the sun. You have nothing to worry about.
2006-08-11 05:23:06 · answer #8 · answered by One Sly Look 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
might cause skin cancer. probably sunlight going through a window is filtered some (I'm guessing) so shouldn't be as bad.
2006-08-11 05:38:39 · answer #9 · answered by macleod709 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you've got to be kidding right???!!! what are you like eight or something?! no, he will not get "fur cancer" you ding dong!!!!!!!!!!! there's no such thing!!!!!!!!! what a stupid idiotic question!!!!!!!! the dumbest I've read all day!!!!!
2006-08-11 05:11:11 · answer #10 · answered by *miss lily* 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋