Benign Bladder Polyps and Polypoid Cystitis in Dogs vs. Transitional Cell Carcinoma (Bladder Cancer)
Benign bladder polyps are growths arising from the inner lining of the urinary bladder. One of the most common benign causes is Polypoid Cystitis, an inflammatory condition where the bladder mucosa forms polyp-like projections. These lesions are non-cancerous but may cause intermittent bleeding in the urine that is not say that frequent blood in urine is to be normalized. Polypoid cystitis is most commonly seen in middle-aged to older dogs and is often associated with chronic irritation of the bladder. Causes and Contributing Factors Benign bladder polyps usually develop due to long-term inflammation or irritation . Possible contributors include: Diet Chronic bladder infections Bladder stones or crystals Repeated urinary tract inflammation Mechanical irritation of the bladder lining Immune-mediated inflammatory responses The bladder lining becomes thickened and forms finger-like projections (polyps) that protrude into the bladder lumen. Common Clinical Signs with benign blad...
