How long can a cat with osteochondrosis live?

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Osteochondrosis does not necessarily affect lifespan; with careful care a cat with it can live as long as a healthy one. It is a joint and bone disease that medicine controls well.

After diagnosis, give medication as the vet directs. During flares the cat has joint pain, so supplement chondroitin in time to ease it.

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