Diseases & conditions

The Bow Wow team has compiled a library of useful articles about the various diseases and conditions that commonly affect dogs and cats in Australia. You can search for articles below by selecting a category or enter a relevant keyword.

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March 29, 2024

Kennel Cough in dogs

Kennel Cough or infectious tracheobronchitis is a common infection that affects both dogs and cats. Kennel Cough is a contagious condition; it is caused by a mix of bad bacteria and viruses that targets the animal’s respiratory system.

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March 16, 2024

Allergies in cats – What you need to know

Learn more about allergies in cats, symptoms, causes and treatment options.

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January 21, 2024

Understanding your dog’s hip surgery

Find out more about treatment options for Hip Dysplasia in Dogs & similar conditions, including total hip replacement surgery. Learn about costs & recovery.

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September 6, 2023

Arthritis in dogs and cats

Arthritis is a general term for abnormal changes in a joint. Usually it relates to inflammation of the joint, which hampers movement and causes discomfort and pain.

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Cruciate disease in dogs and cats

Cruciate disease is the deterioration of the stifle (knee) joint, resulting from the sudden or progressive injury to the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL). It is one of the most common and most debilitating orthopaedic diseases seen in dogs but is far less common in cats.

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September 5, 2023

Skin allergies in dogs & cats

Looking after a pet with a skin allergy can require a lot of time, effort and money, as well as being a big source of concern for you as an owner. Luckily, a lot of skin allergies which affect cats and dogs are quite manageable and treatable.

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Vomiting in dogs and cats

Dogs and cats vomit for a wide variety of reasons. Sometimes they may have eaten something that didn’t agree with them or maybe they ate too fast. 

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September 4, 2023

What are the different types of intestinal worms in dogs?

Worms can not only make your dog sick, but some of them can also infect humans too. Here are the things you need to know about worms in dogs and tip how to prevent them. – What are the different types of intestinal worms in dogs – How can dogs and puppies catch intestinal worms? …

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Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)

Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) describes a group of diseases affecting the bladder and urethra of cats which show similar clinical signs.

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August 31, 2023

The top 5 health problems for cats

Our feline family members can get sick for a variety of reasons, just like us. Whilst most owners try their best to keep their cats healthy and happy, health-related issues can affect all breeds and ages.

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August 30, 2023

The top 5 health problems for dogs

Our four-legged family members can get sick for a variety of reasons, just like us. Whilst most owners try their best to keep their pets healthy and happy, health-related issues affect all breeds and ages.

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Constipation in cats

Although uncomfortable constipation is one of the most common digestive problems associated with felines. Learn more about cat constipation, signs & causes.

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