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Chondrosarcoma (Bone Cancer) In Cats: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments

By Phillip Mlynar

Chondrosarcoma in cats is a type of bone cancer that develops in the cartilage. It can spread through the body and, many times, ends up targeting the ribs, limbs, and nasal cavity.

It can be a life-threatening condition, but it is also considered to be relatively rare for cats to develop it. In general, domestic shorthair cats of middle age have the highest risk…

Phillip Mlynar
Phillip Mlynar

Phillip Mlynar spends his days writing about pets, music, and craft beer (and sometimes the overlap between them). He's won numerous awards at the annual Cat Writers' Association Communication Contest, some of which are proudly on display at his local dive bar.

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