Clinical Trials for Canine Bladder Cancer
Transitional cell carcinoma (TCC) is the most common form of bladder cancer in dogs, most frequently affecting Scottish Terriers, Beagles, and Shetland Sheepdogs. It is typically treated with anti-inflammatory drugs and chemotherapy. University clinical trials are studying new drug combinations and targeted therapies that may be funded or partially funded.
17 active trials currently enrolling
Understanding Bladder Cancer in Pets
The most common form of bladder cancer in dogs is transitional cell carcinoma, a tumor that grows from the lining of the urinary tract. It tends to be locally invasive and can affect urinary function.
Who it tends to affect
- Typical size: Can affect any size dog, though it is particularly well-documented in certain small-to-medium breeds
- Typical age: Most common in dogs 10 years and older
Breeds it's seen in more often
Scottish Terriers, Beagles, Shetland Sheepdogs.
This is which breeds tend to develop bladder cancer — not a list of who can join a trial. See eligibility below.
Can my pet join — does breed matter?
Most bladder cancer trials are open to all breeds meeting age and diagnostic criteria. Eligibility is based on diagnosis, tumor location, and prior treatment — not breed.
Most trials are open to all breeds and set requirements by size, weight, age, and diagnosis instead. Our matching service checks your pet's specific details against each study's actual requirements.
What Bladder Cancer Research Is Focused On
Current studies for bladder cancer are exploring approaches like:
- •Targeted drug therapy
- •Anti-inflammatory drug combinations
- •New chemotherapy protocols
- •Immunotherapy approaches
How it works
Tell us about your pet
Share the diagnosis, your pet's age and size, and your location. It takes a few minutes — no account needed.
We research current trials
We check open studies against your pet's actual eligibility — diagnosis, stage, location, and prior treatment. Most matches come back in 2–3 days.
You get your matches
A personalized list of trials your pet may qualify for, with locations, funding status, and exactly how to enroll.
The trials themselves are free and run by research institutions. Our fee covers the research and eligibility matching — and if we don't find any matches for your pet, you don't pay.
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Our matching service screens all 17 active Bladder Cancer trials against your pet’s specific profile — age, breed, stage, and location.
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