Updated On September 23rd, 2025
Pet's info: Cat | Sphynx | Male | unneutered | 2 months and 4 days old | 1.5 lbs
I have a question regarding cancer being passed from a mother cat to her kitten.
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Published on April 2nd, 2018
Hi. Depending on the type of cancer, there can certainly be a genetic predisposition for certain fypes of cancer. Even in animals cancer may occus more in some family lines. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach. If you have a more specific question about your pets please provide more information so we can help.
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