My dog has nose cancer. Could it have spread to her bladder?

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! Thanks for such detailed information. Cytology is rarely diagnostic for this disease so I would still be suspicious that a malignant tumor such as TCC is much more likely. This is because of what you described but also due to the fact that this is way more common than benign tumors of the bladder. There is a test that your veterinarian could consider which is easy to perform and is non-invasive. This is also very sensitive and specific meaning that typically a negative or a positive result can be trusted. This is called the BRAF test which is performed with a urine sample. Good luck and have a great day!

Hello. Has your veterinarian done a biopsy on the nasal tissue? If not, until cancer is confirmed, this could be something else like an infection or autoimmune condition. Please discuss this with your veterinarian because there are things that might be appropriate to treat this condition based on what is found on the biopsy. Good luck & thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Poor Kubia! There may be spread but I think it is unlikely, what I suspect is that the bladder tumour has grown to the extent that it is pressing on the colon. They run in close proximity, this could be causing irritation to the colon. If you are concerned about her quality of life don't hesitate to ask us, or discuss with your vet.

Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! The fact that these biopsies have come back inconclusive does not mean that this is not cancer. Unfortunately, this is very likely an aggressive form of cancer. After seeing these images, my main concern is that this is possibly a tumor arising from one of the ribs or sternebrae such as osteosarcoma for instance. In one of the images I see that there is likely pulmonary nodules which are most likely due to metastasis or spread of this cancer. It is hard for me to advice further without being able to look at more images or know more about the case. I would encourage you to check in again with them as another biopsy could be performed. Also, if there is truly already signs of metastasis, the treatment options and prognosis are also limited. I would mention to them the possibility of being referred to a veterinary oncologist who can look at the case with more details and advice further. I really hope they can help you and your boy!

Hello, I’m so sorry about your pup. It’s a bit unusual for them to develop cancer unless it’s a venereal disease. We would need more specific information about a urineanalysis, cytology, surgery report and bloodwork to give you a better idea as to what may be going on. However it sounds like what you really need to determine exactly what is going on and what type of cancer she has if any would be to pursue further care with an internist or an oncologist. Speak to your veterinarian about a referral to see an internist. Again it’s a bit unusual for a dog this young to develop cancer in the bladder. A very bad UTI may indeed cause some cysts vs cancer will typically cause more solid tumors. We hope you can get further answers soon, best of luck.

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.

Hi there! Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! These tumors have not been particularly well-studied and the literature available on them is very limited. However, based on the limited literature and my experience with this disease, the metastatic rate is usually low to moderate with the most common metastatic site being the local lymph nodes (inside of the abdomen) with about 40-50% chance, the abdominal cavity (carcinomatosis) about 30% and the lungs about 20%. This is why it is crucial to have imaging (abdominal ultrasound and thoracic radiographs) prior to surgery to ensure that there is no evidence of spread before proceeding with surgery. In some instances, even if there is evidence of regional metastasis, it is still recommended to proceed with surgery. The benefit of using chemotherapy for this tumor is unknown and for this reason we do not typically recommend it. Feel free to request a consultation with me if you have more questions about Ava. I deal with this disease commonly. Good luck with your girl!