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A happy dog is a well behaved dog. Keep your puppy or dog happy with our list of ideas and tips on training, socialisation & playing games with your dog.

Get tips and tricks on how to find the right vet for you and your pet. Find out more at Bow Wow Insurance.

There are many illnesses and conditions cats can suffer from in life which can be surprisingly common. Here we list some of the most common cat health problems.

The cost of a dog's health can outweigh the cost of dog insurance. This pet insurance cost guide breaks down the common claims for dog insurance policies.

The cost of a cat's health can outweigh the cost of cat insurance. This pet insurance cost guide breaks down the common claims for cat insurance policies.

Discover the importance of vaccinating your furry friend! How much do puppy vaccinations cost? This guide provides vaccination schedules and costs for dogs

Find out more information about Kennel Cough. Get Symptoms , Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tips & more.

Cat & kitten vaccinations are essential to protect cat health & prevent avoidable problems from arising. Learn about cat vaccination costs and schedules.

We help you to understand why your cat sneezes, the possible causes of cat’s sneezing, when cat sneezing is serious and when it’s best to see the vet.

What should you do this Christmas and New Year to keep your pet happy and safe? Get helpful pet safety tips for a great festive season with your cat or dog.

These days there are plenty of dog friendly cafés and restaurants, hotels and babysitting services and attractions available for you and your pet to enjoy.

Dog’s dental care is essential. Learn the best ways to prevent tooth and gum problems in your dog with regular cleanings, brushing and other options.

Arthritis in dogs & cats is common as they age. Read up on the types, symptoms, treatment & cost of arthritis in dogs & cats.

Cruciate ligament injury is a condition more common in dogs than cats. Learn more about cruciate disease, cost of treatment, causes, pain management & more.

Looking after a pet with a skin allergy can require a lot of time, effort and money. Find the common types of skin allergies in pets & what can cause them.

Pets vomit for many reasons including eating something wrong or eating too fast. Read up on the symptoms, treatment & cost of vomiting in dogs & cats.

FLUTD is the most common lower urinary tract disorder of domestic cats. Learn more about the disease including treatment for your cat, causes and more.

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

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis in dogs and often develops slowly. Learn about symptoms, contributing factors in dogs & diagnosis.

Cardiac or heart disease is the silent killer of felines. Learn about cardiac disease in cats, what to look out for, life expectancy and treatment.

Dermatitis is a condition that can affect both dogs and cats. Learn more about atopic and contact dermatitis and know the best treatment for your pet.

Pets always beg for a bite of your human food but remember there are many foods that they can’t eat. Here's a list of foods that your pets shouldn't eat.

Many dog owners don't know how seriously chocolate can damage their dog’s health. Read on why you should never you should never feed chocolate to a dog.

Some hair loss in dogs is common but large amounts of dog hair loss may be a concern. Read more on common causes of hair loss in dogs, symptoms & treatment.

Otitis externa is a common ear condition in dogs & cats, where the external ear canal becomes inflamed. Learn the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & cost.

Pets can get diarrhoea from a virus, bacteria, digestive disorder or dietary issue. Read up on the symptoms, treatment & cost of diarrhoea in dogs & cats.

Foreign bodies lodged in the stomach can have life-threatening consequences for dogs and cats. Learn about bowel obstruction in dogs, diagnosis and more.

Dogs are especially prone to separation anxiety because of their pack mentality. Here are someuseful tips to avoid & help deal with separation anxiety in your dog.

The paralysis tick is a tick species in Australia that targets wildlife & domesticated pets. Find out symptoms, treatments & ways to prevent paralysis tick.

Dog boots, coats, beds & blankets... We have put together a selection of uselful products to make autumn and winter a breeze for you and your dog.

Every owner wants to protect their pet’s health but is pet insurance worth it? Find out pros & cons, benefits of pet insurance over paying out of pocket.

Congratulations on giving a rescue dog a second chance in life! Our rescue dog guide will help make bringing home your adopted rescue as easy as possible.

Our favourite tips on how to plan a great birthday party for your cat to celebrate the big day!. Find out more at Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance.

We have put together our top planning tips to make your dog’s birthday one to remember! Find fun tips on party locations, games, gifts, treats and more.

Distemper in dogs and cats is a serious and potentially fatal condition. Learn about Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and more.

Get tips and tricks on how best to groom your pet's ears, skin, nails and coat to keep them comfortable during the hot Australian summer.

Thinking of buying a puppy? The next big decision is choosing where you should get your puppy from. Here are the common options you can choose from.

Crate training your puppy can have many advantages. It can help with toilet training, assist with managing the dog in your house, providing a chill out zone for your pup, help with travelling and also make stays at the vet hospital a little less stressful. Read these easy tricks and tips on how to crate train your puppy.

What pets and their owners both hate about summer are fleas! This post will help you understand fleas, the right tools and tips to control and treat fleas.

Tapeworm is one of the most common parasitic worms in dogs and cats in Australia. Learn the symptoms, treatment & prevention tips to keep your pet healthy.

Roundworms or ‘worms’, are a common parasitic worm found in both cats and dogs. Find info on symptoms, treatment and prevention of roundworm.

Mange is an irritating skin disease caused by parasitic mites. See information on symptoms, treatments & tips on preventing mange in cats or dogs.

Heartworms can be life-threatening for your pet. Learn why they are so dangerous, what to look out for and options for treatment and prevention.

Dog or canine pancreatitis is the inflammation of the pancreas, considered to be a mild to serious. Find info on symptoms, treatments & prevention.

Cushing's Disease is a common endocrine disorder in dogs characterised by the overproduction of cortisol. Learn the symptoms, causes, diagnosis & treatments

Find out more information about Cushing's Disease Symptoms and Treatments. Get Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tips & more.

Addison's Disease is a deficit of cortisol or aldosterone hormone. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention & more

There are lots of different types of collars, leads and harnesses. We've put together a list of the best collars, leads and harnesses for your dog or puppy.

Choosing the right sized kennel made out the best material for your dog is important. We’ve compiled a guide to help you buy your dog’s new home.

Bringing home & looking after a puppy can be a lot for owners. Here's some resources with tips & advice on what you will need to know for your new puppy.

We’ve put together a list of what we think are the best doggy doors available. Taking in account the perfect dog door size, material, security & automation.

Australians love big dogs and there are some fantastic large breeds that make great companions for the family. Here's a list of the top 10 big dog breeds!

GPS trackers are becoming very popular among owners. They are a great option to reduce your stress in the case that your pet wanders off or gets lost.

While there’s no such thing as a 100% hypoallergenic cat, we've put together a number of breeds that are less likely to cause sneezing and other allergies.

Keep your dog healthy & well groomed. Here's a list of resources on how to keeping your dog healthy, feeding your dog nutritious food & tips on grooming.

Toilet training a puppy is difficult and messy but it’s an essential to get right. Fortunately, there are lots of ways to toilet train your pup efficiently.

Allergies in dogs are common and nearly 20% of dogs suffer from different types of allergies. Find the symptoms, treatments and great products to cure them.

Just like us, puppies and dogs need a comfortable place to sleep. We’ve done the research and found the five best dog beds on the market at the moment.

Cover up your dog with one of these comfortable, functional & stylish dog coats & jumpers. If you can feel the cold, your dog can too so keep them warm.

While all cat breeds do fine indoors, there are a number of breed types that will do very well in an indoor environment. Here's the top 10 best house cats.

Desexing your cat will not only prevent unwanted pregnancies but also keep your cat happy and healthy. Learn about kitten and cat desexing costs and benefits.

Pneumonia is a respiratory disease which is characterised by an inflammation of the lungs and bronchi, the airways which feed air into the lungs.

A dog’s gait is the pattern of repetitive limb motions. Learn how you can identify a gait abnormality in your dog, symptoms, signs, treatment and more.

Pancreatitis, is a relatively common disease in both dogs and cats with no clear specific cause of the condition. Read about feline pancreatitis treatment.

Mast cell tumours in dogs are the most common type of dog skin cancer found. Read about dog life expectancy, what to look out for, symptoms and treatment.

Colitis in cats is a chronic bowel disease resulting from inflammation of the colon causing discomfort and diarrhea. Learn more about feline colitis here.

A corneal ulcer is diagnosed among dogs and cats when deeper layers of the cornea are lost. Learn about this eye condition, symptoms, causes and more here.

Just like humans, cats can also suffer from megacolon or constipation. Find the right treatment for your cat and learn about causes, signs & symptoms.

Here is a list of the top 10 smartest dog breeds in Australia including the most trainable dogs, bred to be loyal, brilliant hunters, herders or guard dogs.

Here is our list of the top 10 guard dog breeds for Australia. Get More articles like this from Bow Wow Insurance

Invite your four-legged friends along to family holidays! Keep them safe and happy with these useful travelling tips from celebrity Vet Dr Katrina Warren.

It just so happens that there are already a lot of apps out there for dogs & owners alike. We’ve compiled a list of the best 10 dog apps on the market now.

Airline travel with your pet will require a deal of planning and organisation. We’ve put together a guide on what you’ll need to get your pet ready to fly.

Clipping of dew claws, also known as a dog’s thumb, is often debated as they lack function & can cause painful injuries. Learn more about dew claw clipping.

Knowing first aid for your dog and what to do in an emergency could save your pet's life. Find out what you need in your dog first aid kit, plus extra tips!

Get tips and tricks on how to adopt a pet with less stress and effort. Find out more at Bow Wow Insurance.

Beginning obedience training sooner than later is important for your puppy to start to develop good habits. Read more on tips on how you can train your dog.

Get tips and ideas on how to find the best name for your cat or dog. Find out more at Bow Wow Insurance.

Exercising your puppy is important and undoubtedly has many health benefits for both you and your puppy. What is less obvious to many new puppy parents is the amount of exercise and activity that is necessary and considered to be healthy for your new fur baby.

The Bow Wow Meow team is very excited to be sponsoring a beautiful Labrador named Kora to become an Assistance Dog.

The Dog Lovers Show is coming to Brisbane from 3-4 November 2018 and the Bow Wow Meow team is excited to once again be sponsoring the ‘Perfect Match’ feature. Win free tickets to the show now!

Harry, one of two little Shih Tzu-Maltese brothers, was diagnosed with Addison’s disease. This condition is very serious because the hormones normally produced by the adrenal glands near the kidneys cease to be produced in the amounts needed. Read how Bow Wow Meow helped covering costs for the treatment.

Get tips and tricks on how to wash your dog with less stress and effort. Find out more at Bow Wow Insurance

Let them dogs be heros! Learn which hero dog stories of 2015 moved us to tears and which dogs made a big impact in peoples lives. Read more here.

This article gives you ticks and tricks on how to get dogs and cats to live together in harmony. Find out what to do to create a friendship between your pets.

Choose the best pet boarding for your dog or cat with these tips on identifying a good cat or dog boarding service. Tips on facilities, costs & services.

Take your pet photography to the next level! These professional pet photographers show us what it takes to get that perfect shot of your beloved pet.

Have you ever wondered why dogs do eat grass? This article from Bow Wow Meow Pet Insurance explains why dogs eat grass and what it does to their nutrition.

Not all puppy & dog breeders are responsible or ethical. Test your dog breeder with these questions before you buy to see if they are responsible breeders.

We know how difficult it is to deal with the passing of a dear pet. Find out some tips to ease this feeling at Bow Wow Insurance.

Dogs can easily get wax and dirt build-up in their ears which can result in infection. Here's a useful guide to help you clean your dogs ears properly.

Eye (ocular) anomalies are quite common in dogs and cats, and there are a few diseases that fall under this category. Learn more about eye (ocular) anomalies, symptoms & treatment.

Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a condition that is commonly referred to as "dry eye." Learn more about dry eye syndrome in cats, symptoms & treatment.

Lymphadenopathy in cats is also known as swollen lymph nodes. Learn more about the types of inflammation in cats, symptoms, causes, diagnosis & treatment.

Protein-losing enteropathy in dogs refers to an excessive loss of protein from the bloodstream in the intestinal tract. Learn the causes, symptoms & diagnosis.

A respiratory tract infection in cats is a common condition. Read about the types of cat respiratory infections, causes, symptoms & diagnosis for your feline.

A squamous cell carcinoma is a form of skin cancer found in dogs. Learn more about the condition including treatment for your canine, symptoms & therapy.

Celebrities are a bit quirky why is why they've had and have some of the most strange, bold and eccentric pets. See 10 most unlikely celebrity pets here.

Introducing a new partner to your pet on Valentine's Day? Here are 13 great tips with expert advice to help you, your special someone & your pets get along.

Tip # 2 - Prevention is better than cure. How do you make sure your pet is healthy and catch any issues before they become worse.

Patellar luxation occurs when the animal’s kneecap becomes dislocated from its femur (thigh bone). Find info on symptoms, causes and treatment here.

Proper nutrition can have an impact on your pet’s skin, coat, weight, energy levels & gastrointestinal function. Here are some tips on pet diet & nutrition.

Canine Parvovirus is a highly contagious and very serious viral infection that attacks a dog’s immune system. Find info on symptoms, treatment & prevention.

Many dog owners have the mantra “a good dog is a tired dog”. Exercise provides many benefits including better behaviour and overall health of your pet.

There's endless debate on dry or wet food, portion size and frequency. What we can say for sure if that feeding your dog food too much or often is bad news.

Dental diseases are extremly painful for dogs and range from plaque and tartar build-up to full periodontal disease. These toxins can seep into the bloodstream and result in issues with the heart, kidneys, liver, and even the brain. This articles gives you tips on how to improve your dog's dental health.

In this column, our resident vet and pet lover, Dr Jo, shares some of her insights and advice on tips for keeping your pets happy, fit and healthy.

Luxating Patella occurs when the animal’s kneecap becomes dislocated from its femur (thigh bone). Find info on symptoms, causes and treatment here.

Hip dysplasia is a common condition among dogs, particularly large & giant breeds. Find info on symptoms, treatment and prevention on hip dysplacia in dogs.

Feline Immunodeficiency Virus or FIV, is a virus that is passed between cats through saliva contact. Find info on symptoms, treatment and prevention of FIV.

Lymphoma is a cancer which grows in the immune system’s lymphocyte white blood cells. Read the symptoms and methods of treatments for Lymphoma in dogs.

Find out more information about Dog Seizures. Get Symptoms , Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tips & more

Read about the two types of cardiomyopathy suffered by dogs: dilated and cardiomyopathy. Learn about symptoms, canine life expectancy, treatment and more.

Find out more information about Dog Ear Infection. Get Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tips & more.

Find out more information about Dog Constipation. Get Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tips & more.

Find out more information about Dog Bloat. Get Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tips & more.

Cherry Eye occurs when the third eyelid moves from its position and protrudes out over part of the eye. Find info on symptoms, treatment and prevention.

Trichobezoars, or furballs, are the most common cause of vomiting in cats. Learn about other problems of this condition, causes and cat hairball remedies.

Find out more information about Dog Coughing. Get Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tips & more.