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Highly sensitive for detection of bladder TCC in dogs.
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Very useful when cytology or biopsy is impractical or inconclusive.
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May aid in early detection to improve prognosis and guide further diagnostics.
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Potential utility as a screen for bladder cancer in geriatric and high-risk populations.
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Excellent negative predictive value allows for rule out diagnostic information.
Pet Owner Info
PRODUCT INFORMATION
A SIMPLE TEST WHICH REQUIRES A SINGLE URINE SAMPLE
SHOULD MY DOG BE TESTED
Following are several of the key points to consider when trying to determine if your dog should be tested:
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The test is highly sensitive for detection of urinary tract tumors (Transitional Cell Carcinoma)
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The test may aid in early detection to improve outcomes and guide further testing
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Most cases are diagnosed late and have a poor prognosis because the disease is advanced and therapies are less successful 1
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Clinical signs of TCC are mimicked by non-cancerous disorders and make early detection difficult by conventional techniques 2
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Prevalence of bladder cancer in dogs has increased 250% over a 5 year period 3
CANINE BLADDER CANCER RISK FACTORS
Chronic Urinary Tract Disorders:
The use of V-BTA on recurrent urinary tract symptoms can aid in earlier detection of TCC in your dog.
Geriatric Dogs:
Most cases of TCC occur in dogs over the age of 7 years. Because of its high sensitivity (ability to detect true cancer), the test may be a practical screening tool to rule out TCC in geriatric patients.
High-Risk Factors:
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Exposure to topical insecticides
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Exposure to lawn herbicides and insecticides
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Exposure to spraying of insecticides (for mosquitoes, for example)
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Obesity
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Female Gender
