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Urinary crystals or stones a risk factor for bladder cancer?

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    November 6, 2024 3:41 PM EST

     

    This question was asked during Session 1 of the Pet Cancer Summit:

    Question: Is there any correlation between bladder cancer and urinary crystals / stones?

    Answer (provided by Lauren Trepanier, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, DACVCP):

    Yes, chronic bladder inflammation is a risk factor for bladder cancer, although most dogs with bladder stones never get bladder cancer.