Diseases & conditions

Kidney disease affects many dogs and cats. Protect your pet with Kidney Disease insurance coverage, including options for up to 90% back and benefit limits up to $30k.

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Dew claws on dogs: to clip or keep. Care tips, injury risks, trimming how to and when removal may be considered. Learn what to expect and when to see your vet.

Protein losing enteropathy in dogs: causes, diagnosis, treatment options and diet strategies to manage low albumin and prevent complications. Get vet advice.

Learn the signs of heart disease in cats, including HCM and CHF. Find out when it’s urgent, how vets diagnose it, treatment options, and why checks matter..

Inappropriate urination in cats: medical and behavioural causes, vet checks and home strategies to protect health and your home environment. Get vet advice.

BOAS in brachycephalic dogs: signs, risks and treatment options in Australia. Learn how surgery and weight control improve breathing and quality of life.

Abnormal faeces in dogs and cats: what colour, consistency and frequency mean, common causes and when to see a vet for testing and treatment. Get vet advice.

Conjunctivitis in dogs and cats: symptoms, causes, treatment and when to see a vet. Recognise red, swollen, watery eyes and protect your pet’s vision.

Anal sac impaction in dogs (anal gland problems): signs, causes, treatment and typical costs. Learn when scooting, licking or fishy odour mean a vet visit.

Dog hair loss & bald spots: common causes, from parasites and allergies to hormonal disease and poor nutrition, plus vet diagnosis, treatment and prevention tips.

Leptospirosis in dogs is a bacterial infection that can have fatal consequences. Here’s everything you need to know and how to prevent this from happening.

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.

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

Injuries from animal bites can range from bruises and small scratches to life threatening wounds requiring intensive medical care.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of gastroenteritis in cats. Seek professional advice to help your furry friend feel better.

Learn about the causes, symptoms, treatment, and prevention of gastroenteritis in dogs. Seek professional advice to help your furry friend feel better.

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.

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

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.

When animals get a Urinary tract infection (UTI), they may strain or have difficulty urinating and they may have blood in their urine.

Animals can get wounded in many ways, and different wounds require different treatments. They may include puncture wounds, abrasions or lacerations.

A mass lesion is a tumor or an abscess that takes space up in an animal's body. It can be benign or malignant.

Diabetes in dogs is a relatively common chronic condition in dogs. Read about the causes, symptoms, treatment cost and management of this condition.

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

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

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

Intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in dogs is a serious health condition. Learn more about IVDD, cost of treatment, causes, pain management & more.

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.

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

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.

Dog hip surgery explained: hip dysplasia and other conditions, surgical options, costs, recovery.

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.

The paralysis tick is a dangerous tick species that injects poison into to dogs and cats. Find out symptoms, treatments & ways to prevent paralysis tick.

A cataract is an opacity of the lens that prevents light from reaching the retina. They can develop in one or both eyes, leading to vision impairment and/or blindness.

There are around 160 skin conditions that a dog can suffer from, We explore some of the most common ones and their causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

Learn the critical signs and symptoms of cancer in dogs to ensure early detection and treatment. Find out what to watch for to keep your dog healthy and safe.

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

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

Uveitis refers to inflammation of a structure inside the eye called the uveal tract. The uveal tract lines the inside of the eye.

Skeletal abnormalities are described as any deformity of the animal's skeleton. They may be caused by a wide range of causes.

Intoxication refers to some kind of poisoning. This could come from medication, toxins, plants or foods.

Skull fractures in dogs and cats: emergency signs, vet assessment, treatment and recovery outlook for head trauma. Get vet advice.

Pelvic limb fractures in dogs and cats: causes, first aid, treatment choices and recovery expectations after orthopaedic care. Get vet advice.

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

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

Hypothyroidism in dogs is a common condition. Read more about underactive thyroid in dogs and cats, symptoms to look for, causes and treatment options.

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

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.

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 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.

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

Squamous cell carcinoma in dogs: signs, diagnosis, treatment options and prognosis, including surgery and adjunct therapies. Get vet advice.

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.

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

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

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

Polydipsia refers to an increased level of thirst in dogs, while polyuria refers to an abnormally high urine production.

Ringworm is a highly contagious infection that causes itchy and irritated skin indogs and cats. Find info on causes, symptoms, treatment & prevention.

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

Lymphadenopathy in cats: why lymph nodes enlarge, diagnostic steps and how vets treat the underlying cause. Learn what to expect and when to see your vet.

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

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

Common dog health problems: top issues, early warning signs and practical steps to keep your dog comfortable and protected. Get vet advice.

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.

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

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

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

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

Dogs with ear mites may scratch their ears, head, and neck, get skin rashes, and even shake their heads. Here are signs and symptoms when your dog suffers an itchy ear mites.

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

Congestive heart failure (CHF) occurs in animals when the heart is unable to pump an adequate amount of blood through the body. As a result, fluids will leak into the lung and elsewhere.

Progressive retinal atrophy describes a group of conditions in which an atrophy or degeneration of retinal tissue occurs. PRA occurs commonly in dogs but rarely in cats.

Renal diseases refers to any type of condition which damages the animal's kidneys and can lead to kidney failure.

A nail or claw disorder is any disease or potentually injury to the animal's toe and nail.

Soft tissue sarcoma is a group of benign or malignant tumors that form in an animal’s soft and/or connective tissues. 

Biliary tract disease affects the bile ducts, gallbladder and other structures involved in the production and transportation of bile, a fluid produced by the liver that aids digestion.

An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. In this case it has been caused by a bite wound.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Urolithiasis or Kidney Stones in dogs and cats can cause irritation, infection, pain, obstruction of the flow of urine and even a fatal blockage.

There are some common health conditions that can affect puppies. We share what these are & share tips & tricks to keep your puppy safe & healthy.

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.

Animals suffer from pain just like we do. Pain in dogs and cats causes suffering and distress.and can be extremely challenging to manage.

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Urethral disorder in cats is a condition in which there is a deviation from or interruption of the normal structure or function of the urethra.

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which brief, recurrent changes in the electrical activity of the brain lead to seizures or 'fits'.

Cat Scratch Disease or CSD is a severe bacterial infection that is passed from cats to humans. Find info on symptoms, treatments & prevention of CSD.

Hyperthyroidism is a common disease of older cats and a rare but serious condition in dogs. It is caused by an increase in production of thyroid hormones from the thyroid glands.

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.

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.

Feline asthma or FAAD is similar to asthma in humans. Affected cats become allergic to allergens in the environment, commonly causing coughing.

This is the medical term used to define an animal's desire to itch, or the sensation that provokes its desire to scratch, rub, chew, or lick its hair and skin.

Fractures of the thoracic limb include fractures of the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna as well as manus. They cause acute, non-weight bearing lameness of the front legs.

Fever, referred to medically as pyrexia, can be defined as a higher than normal body temperature in animals.

The hepatobiliary system refers to the liver, gall bladder and bile ducts, and how they work together to make bile.

Ear diseases are common in animals and often caused by bacteria and yeast, or ear mites in puppies. Common signs are ear rubbing, head shaking, abnormal odor from te ear or redness or swelling.

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

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.

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

Find out more information about Dog Ear Infection. 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.

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

Hyperthyroidism is a common illness in older cats resulting from an increase in thyroid hormone. Find out more about symptoms, diagnosis, treatment & more.