How long can a dog live with osteoarthritis?
Osteoarthritis is common in older dogs. This is a diagnosis that is not lethal. Therefore, your dog will live a relatively long life even with the diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
Osteoarthritis is a joint disease and it won’t affect the longevity of your dog. However, the drugs that are commonly used to manage osteoarthritis – NSAIDs – can have some serious side effects. Including decreased heart function, kidney damage, and high blood pressure. These side effects can decrease your dog’s life if they are not managed properly.