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I have read many articles that indicate cats are very sensitive to stress and in some cases a very stressful or traumatic event can cause cancer. Over the years I have noticed a few cats developed lymphoma shortly after moving into a new home. It happened with my boyfriend's 13 year old when we moved from AZ to CO 3 years ago. My boyfriend lived in CO for many years and took a job in AZ (where we met) and when the contract was up and it was time for him to move back home he asked me if I wanted to come. We had been together for over a year and BooBoo just adores him and I thought let me give it a try. Well that was 3 years ago and my allergies are so bad they might have to put me on pred because nothing else is working and I suffer horribly for at least 6 months out of the year. I am considering moving back to AZ and Danny will join us after he secures a job. However, I am extremely worried, at 12 years old, this move might be too much for BooBoo. When I first rescued her 12 years ago I was living in OR and my doctor recommended that I leave the state because my allergies where so bad so I took a job in AZ and BooBoo traveled along in her carrier since she likes car rides. That was in 2005 and she was much younger. She did just fine when we relocated from AZ to CO in 2008 but again she was a bit younger. If there is any chance at all she could become ill from the move I will just stay here and suffer through it even if I have to take pred. I would rather be sick then risk her health.
Does anyone else find there is a link between stress and cancer in cats. Also, has anyone made an out of state move with a senior kitty and things went fine?
Does anyone else find there is a link between stress and cancer in cats. Also, has anyone made an out of state move with a senior kitty and things went fine?