Hi, my name is Brenda..and my American Eskimo Dog Shasta was just diagnosed with bladder cancer last Friday, she is 15 yrs old. The Veterinarian felt that due to the progressive stage of her cancer, and her age there was no hope...and her ureter would be blocked off in about 2 weeks or so and she would more than likely expire. The cancer is PINCHING off her ureter. The cancer was diagnosed by contrast radiography but was hard to get the bladder full enough due to the tumor pressing on the her bladder...they could only fill bladder 1/3 before she would expell. So I had radiographs sent to a specialist and he confirmed it is cancer as well. The doctor didnt have any suggested treatment and I think he was thinking I was going to have her euthanized. I just cant do it without knowing that I tried everything in my means to help her. In October 2006 she had a bad UTI, we thought was only problem ,and her previous Veterinarian put her on Metacam and Zonoquin. She cleared right up and then started having symptoms again in March of 2007 and we have been treating her with antibiotics which didnt solve the infection. So we did a culture and found that she was resistant to all pennicillin drugs. So we tried some other flurocarbon meds, and it still wouldnt clear the infection...then that led me to the Xrays..and the diagnosis of bladder cancer. I req the Dr start her on the piroxicam and zenoquin..and req also we use cyotec or misoprostol to protect her gastric system. My dog has had pancreatitis in past, and only eats royal canine intestinal diet and if very susceptible to stomach problems or diarrhea. I also want to try the Graviola, and want to get her on Transfer Factor. I just was hoping that someone could tell me if I am doing the right thing, or if they have any other suggestions. And I am so happy that I found this site and lovely message board..otherwise, my baby would be doomed for sure. Thanks everyone for your insight and I look forward to learning more.