My dog has bladder cancer and is peeing blood. Is she suffering?

Poor girl. So sorry to hear she has cancer. Frequent urination, blood in the urine, and small amounts can be a sign of a urinary tract infection, bladder or kidney stones, bladder inflammation, or bladder cancers. Without some testing and an exam, we can't say for sure which of those it is. We will hope for something simple. She will need an exam, a urine test, and some xrays of that bladder. Give your veterinarian a call in the morning for an appointment.

Poor Sheba. If she has a bladder tumor then she will likely continue to have blood in her urine; although treatment with an anti-inflammatory (Piroxicam) can help. This medication can also slow the progression of the tumor. However to answer your question, antibiotics (if effective) will reduce bacterial numbers and show clinical improvement within 48-72 hrs after use. It is highly likely that if a tumor was seen in her bladder, that it is cancer. We often see transitional cell carcinoma affect the bladder. Ask your vet about palliative care options for Sheba if she seems to be in pain or in any discomfort. I wish you and Sheba all the best in the days to come.

This condition can be very uncomfortable for your dog. If left untreated she will be in constant, chronic pain and discomfort. If you are unable to give the proper treatment to keep her healthy and comfortable you may want to consider finding someone else that can care for her medical needs.

There is limited scientific data available for CBD oil in pets. Studies are just starting to look at the use of CBD for arthritis in dogs and seizure control, but nothing has been published yet. At this point there is no known information on appropriate dosing. So I'm afraid I cannot tell you if it might make any difference. Because of this lack of data, most veterinarians are not comfortable recommending the use of CBD, but some owners try it anyway. Hopefully she has also been tested for a urinary tract infection, as it is very common for them to develop infections when they have bladder tumors. If this has not been done, you may want to discuss the possibility with your veterinarian, and evaluate a urine sample for signs of infection. Sometimes a urine culture is necessary to identify infection and find an appropriate antibiotic. I hope Henna can be made comfortable for the time she has left. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello, sorry to hear about Tiki. It depends on why she is having these frequent small urinations. Masses in the bladder can indeed cause an increase in urgency and dogs may want to urinate more frequently without having much pee to expel. Unfortunately, depending on where the tumor is, if it is blocking the urine outflow tract, then the frequency of her attempts may be associated with being unable to urinate completely and thus needing to go more often. This process can indeed be be painful. If painful, Tiki may vocalize (whine, cry, yelp) when urinating. If she ever is unable to urinate, then she will need to be seen on emergency basis for this. Monitor for any vocalization while urinating, bloody urine, or straining to urinate and not producing any urine for over a 6 hour period. You may also see vomiting and a decreased appetite with complications associated with this mass. If you note any of these then have Tiki evaluated promptly. Dogs with bladder tumors typically do show improvement of their symptoms when on the piroxicam, so if she is not getting any better, your veterinarian may need to reassess her medication protocol and options. Hope this helps and best of luck.

Poor Sadie! The lethargy is a sign of not feeling well and pain, and losing her appetite will be another sign. I would take her into another vet for a second opinion to see if surgery is an option for you. Best of luck.

It could be that Chika has urinary stones causing the mass in her bladder and the red color of her urine. Another possibility could be a canine polypoid eosinophilic cystitis, also known as benign inflammatory fibrous polyp. In a year and half old dog, bladder cancer would be rare, so I wouldn't have that at the top of my differential list. I know it's scary, but I try not to get too worried just yet until you have the mass diagnosed. I hope this helps!