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Transitional Cell Carcinoma
Transitional cell carcinoma is the most common bladder cancer in dogs. It arises from the transitional epithelium lining the bladder and urethra. It is rare in cats.
Key Facts
- Most common bladder tumor in dogs; rare in cats
- Predisposed breeds: Scottish Terrier (18x risk), West Highland White Terrier, Beagle, Shetland Sheepdog
- Signs mimic chronic urinary-tract-infection: bloody urine, straining, frequent urination
- Often located at the bladder trigone, making complete surgical removal difficult
- Diagnosis: ultrasound of bladder, urine cytology, or biopsy (avoid needle aspiration to prevent seeding)
- Treatment: piroxicam (NSAID), mitoxantrone chemotherapy, or combination
- Surgery rarely curative due to location; palliative management common
- Median survival with treatment: 6-12 months
- Species: dogs (primarily)