Symptoms are similar to
other dog bladder problems including problems urinating, blood in the urine and the appearance that your dog is in pain when urinating.
Not exact matches
While any
dog can develop
bladder cancer, some breeds are more susceptible than
others.
There are a few different types of stones that can form in the kidney or in the
bladder, and Portuguese Water
Dogs are more likely to develop them than
other breeds.
Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer occurs in
dogs with some breeds at higher risk than
others (West highland Terriers for example).
However, there are many
other reasons
dogs and cats may experience urine loss such as obesity, neutering, urinary tract infections and pressure on the
bladder due to some type of mass.
In one study, median survival time was 118 days for
dogs with evidence of tumor invasion of
other local organs compared with 218 days for
dogs with no evidence of invasion beyond the urinary
bladder.
In addition, since some
dogs will get urinary tract infections, and older female
dogs often have pre-existing
bladder control issues, it is often worthwhile to have your veterinarian perform a urine test to look for infection or
other causes for abnormal urinations.
Other dogs may have a more severe phobia which leads them to hide, become destructive, or lose control of their bowels or
bladder.
Older
dogs may also have urinary incontinence due to tumors or some
other growths or some level of deformities in the
bladder.
A fearful
dog may lose control of his or her bowels and
bladder, or the
dog may bite people, chase cars, or become aggressive toward
other dogs.
These
dogs may also have a higher incidence of kidney stones and
bladder stones than
other breeds.
Other causes of
bladder infections are feeding your
dog poor - quality
dog food, containing, chemicals and additives; lack of clean drinking water; and holding urine too long.
The advantages for a
dog participating in a clinical trial are that the
dog is receiving treatment that is expected to be as effective or more effective than standard therapies, the
dog is helping veterinarians learn important information that is expected to help
other dogs and even humans with
bladder cancer, and the
dog is receiving some «hope» if standard therapy has failed.
The role of exposure to cigarette smoke in
bladder cancer risk in
dogs requires more study, but it would be best to limit exposure to smoke as it can cause
other disease in
dogs too.
The Canine
Bladder Cancer Clinic also has ongoing clinical trials to help
dogs with TCC while learning new information that can help
other dogs and potentially humans with this cancer.
On the
other side, although it meets most of the needs of elderly
dogs, it doesn't consider the need for water - resistant cover for
dogs with
bladder issues.
There are many
other things to factor in to treatment for
bladder stones (whether your
dog will eat the prescription diets, whether your
dog has problems with urinary tract infections that might continue to predispose to stones, whether your
dog has a conformational problem that predisposes her to stones, etc etc) so discuss all of this and more with your veterinarian and find what is right for your particular
dog.
Canine
Bladder Stones Prevention - Prescription
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Dog Food Recipes, Natural
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If you
dog has an infection, then
other problems could occur such as the formation of
bladder stones, issues with the
bladder wall, kidney problems (pyelonephritis) and a bacterial infection in the blood (sepsis).
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Other than the
bladder incontinence, he was a happy, lively
dog and still had a wonderful quality of life.
If she suspects
bladder stones, tumors or
other abnormalities, she'll likely want X-rays or ultrasound images of your
dog's abdomen.
Respondents reported that they were prompted to take their
dogs to the vet because the
dogs were exhibiting (in order of frequency) frequent or inappropriate urination or loss of
bladder control, excessive water consumption, lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, weight loss, dilute urine, and / or any of several
other signs which were reported by 3 or fewer respondents.
Vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, facial swelling Joint inflammation (arthritis, fever, muscle soreness), especially in Dobermans Skin rashes and itchiness Liver failure (nausea; yellowing of gums, skin, eyes) Inability to produce adequate tears or «dry eye» (increased blinking or discharge, eye rubbing) Sulfa
bladder or kidney stones Blood abnormalities (bleeding tendencies, pale gums, fatigue, or fever of 103 - 105 ° F)
Dogs can develop hypothyroidism with long - term use It is important to stop therapy and contact your veterinarian immediately if you think you pet has a medical problem or side effect from this product's therapy Can this drug be given with
other drugs?
Other than her puppy shots, the legally expected rabies shot, my present
dog, Sadie, has had nothing of support from any vet, except an operation when she was young and had to have her
bladder cleared of stones ~ (long story, my fault).
The
bladder operation and two days in hospital cost $ 1000; four years after my
other dog died, almost three times the cost of months of support from the independent vet.
Other Dog Tumours Cancer in
dogs may also affect the nose,
bladder, prostate and immune system.
Another point about these types of drugs, is that if your
dog is being treated with antibiotics or corticosteroids for any
other condition, you need to be aware that these medications can actually predispose your
dog to
bladder infections.
Other reasons why your female
dog might have difficulty urinating include a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), in which the muscles of the urinary tract spasm and prevent the flow of urine (see the Related Links below for more information), and weakened
bladder muscles.
We are available to assist in the diagnosis and management of
dogs and cats with gastrointestinal disorders, hepatic or pancreatic diseases, liver or
bladder diseases, upper and lower airway diseases (including nasal disease), endocrine and
other metabolic disorders, and infectious diseases.
Dogs that have
bladder stones or
other liver diseases should not take vitamin C supplements because it might cause more harm than good.
Urine in
dogs has a dual purpose: for emptying the
bladder but can also be used for communicative means, basically the purpose is triggering a social response in
other dogs or
other animals.
Symptoms for
dog bladder stones are similar to
other bladder conditions including straining to urinate and blood in the urine.
Treatment for
dog bladder control include removing the underlying cause such as the use of antibiotics for infection, or
other treatment to dissolve or remove the stones.
Other dogs have had surgical procedures such as a urethrostomy, which can make them more susceptible to
bladder infections.
In
other dogs, the cause can be as simple as a
bladder infection which may have gotten worse and even led to the formation of blockages in the form of
bladder stones.
Dogs can occasionally get polyps in
bladder, as well as
other growths.
To properly diagnose
dog urinary tract infections, take your
dog to a veterinarian for a urinalysis and possibly
other tests, such as X-ray (to rule out the possibility of
bladder stones).