When a Bladder Tumor Becomes a Bleeder: The Cat That Crashed and How Endoscopic Intervention Saved the Day

Urothelial cell carcinoma of the bladder is a diagnosis most veterinary professionals associate with dogs and chronic lower urinary tract signs. In cats, it is far less common and often flies under the radar until it becomes impossible to ignore. This case highlights a dramatic and life threatening presentation of feline urothelial cell carcinoma that progressed from hematuria to hypovolemic shock, and it underscores how minimally invasive interventions can be both lifesaving and surprisingly durable.