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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July 4, 2024

The top health problems for kittens

There are some common health conditions that can affect kittens. We share what these are, how much they could cost & give advice to prevent them.

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June 2, 2024

Litter tray aversion in cats

Cats often change their toileting behaviours if they have issues with their litter tray & the problem can become chronic. Learn how to retrain to the tray.

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May 29, 2024

Dew Claws On Dogs: Clipping Dew Claws vs Keeping Them

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.

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May 29, 2024

Paralysis tick in dogs and cats

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

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March 29, 2024

Kennel Cough in dogs

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

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

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September 6, 2023

Cruciate disease in dogs and 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.

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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. Find the common types of skin allergies in pets & what can cause them.

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September 5, 2023

Vomiting in dogs and cats

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.

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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.

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