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 29, 2023
Alimentary foreign body in dogs and 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.
July 18, 2023
Fracture of pelvic limb in dogs and cats
Fractures of the pelvic limb include fractures of the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna as well as manus. They cause acute, non-weight bearing lameness of the hind legs.
July 17, 2023
Mass lesion in dogs and cats
A mass lesion is a tumor or an abscess that takes space up in an animal's body. It can be benign or malignant.
July 17, 2023
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, 2023
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.
June 29, 2023
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.
March 22, 2023
Signs & symptoms of ear mites in dogs
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.
February 26, 2023
Bite injury in cats and dogs
Injuries from animal bites can range from bruises and small scratches to life threatening wounds requiring intensive medical care.
November 2, 2022
Leptospirosis in dogs
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.
October 29, 2022
Distemper in dogs and cats
Distemper in dogs and cats is a serious and potentially fatal condition. Learn about Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention and more.
December 2, 2021
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.
November 26, 2021
Inappropriate urination in cats
Urinating outside the litter tray can be brought on by an underlying medical condition or it could be a behavioural issue resulting from stress.