CLINICAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL MANIFESTATIONS OF BREAST TUMORS IN CATS

This research paper examines the issue of mammary tumors in cats, which is one of the most common oncological pathologies among domestic animals in Astana.In recent years, pet owners have become increasingly aware of breast cancer in animals. Proper care and attention enable early detection of malignant processes, significantly improving the chances of saving pet’s life. In recent years, awareness of owners about what breast cancer is has been rapidly growing. Attentiveness to your pet allows you to detect a malignant process at an early stage and helps save lives. In this regard, our research was aimed at studying the clinical and morphological manifestations of mammary gland tumors in cats at the Zoosfera NGO, analyzing their distribution in cats, as well as analyzing hematological, ultradiagnostic, radiological and histological research methods. The research purpose is to study the main clinical and morphological manifestations of mammary gland tumors in cats in the Zoosfera NGO, taking into account pathomorphological changes. To achieve this goal, an analysis of the incidence of mammary tumors in cats in Astana was carried out, and various diagnostic methods were evaluated, including hematological, ultrasound, radiological and histological studies.As part of the study, data from the clinic outpatient logs for the period from 2022 to 2024 was analyzed, and 15 cats with symptoms of the disease were examined. The research methods included clinical examination, ultrasound and x-ray diagnostics, biochemical blood tests, as well as pathological and histological examination of tissues. The research findings will contribute to improvement of the diagnostics and treatment of mammary tumors in cats, increasing the chances of survival of pets if the disease is detected early.