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.
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July 17, 2024
Diabetes in dogs
Diabetes in dogs is a relatively common chronic condition in dogs. Read about the causes, symptoms, treatment cost and management of this condition.
July 5, 2024
Skin allergies in dogs and 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.
July 5, 2024
Anal sac disorder in dogs
The anal sacs may become impacted, infected, abscessed or in rare cases, neoplastic. Read up on the symptoms, treatment & cost of anal sac disorder in dogs.
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.
June 29, 2024
Mange in dogs and cats
Mange is an irritating skin disease caused by parasitic mites. See information on symptoms, treatments & tips on preventing mange in cats or dogs.
June 29, 2024
Cardiomyopathy in dogs
Read about the two types of cardiomyopathy suffered by dogs: dilated and cardiomyopathy. Learn about symptoms, canine life expectancy, treatment and more.
June 19, 2024
Hypothyroidism in dogs and cats
Hypothyroidism in dogs is a common condition. Read more about underactive thyroid in dogs and cats, symptoms to look for, causes and treatment options.
June 7, 2024
Conjunctivitis in dogs and cats
Conjunctivitis is a condition where the conjunctiva membrane in the eye area is inflamed. Read more on symptoms & treatments of Conjunctivitis in dogs.
June 6, 2024
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.
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.
May 30, 2024
Pneumonia in cats
Pneumonia is a respiratory disease which is characterised by an inflammation of the lungs and bronchi, the airways which feed air into the lungs.
May 30, 2024
Corneal Ulcer in dogs and cats
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.