General & Systemic Pathology
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This urinary bladder was taken from a dog that had the following clinical signs: pollakiuria, hematuria, dysuria, and urinating in inappropriate places. After multiple visits to the veterinarian over the course of several months, this transitional cell carcinoma was eventually discovered.
2. Why was TCC not initially suspected?
Bacterial cystitis is common and early signs of TCC are similar. Everyone wants quick fixes, and trying antibiotics is a simple inexpensive experiment. Unfortunately, chronic urinary tract problems (like intestinal and skin conditions) are frustrating. Many pet owners will go shopping for "better" veterinarians rather than paying for an in-depth diagnostic workup at one clinic