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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May 29, 2024

Dog Constipation

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

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May 29, 2024

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.

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May 23, 2024

Polyuria and Polydipsia in dogs and cats

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

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May 17, 2024

Ringworm in dogs and cats

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

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April 30, 2024

Megacolon in cats

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

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April 29, 2024

Lymphadenopathy in cats

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

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April 29, 2024

Parvovirus in dogs

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

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April 29, 2024

Cardiac disease in cats

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.

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April 29, 2024

Cushing’s Disease in dogs

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

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April 16, 2024

How to manage inappropriate urination in cats

Urinating outside the litter tray may be due to a health issue. Here's how to help stop your cat from peeing everywhere they shouldn't.

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March 30, 2024

Gait abnormality in dogs

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.

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March 30, 2024

Colitis in felines | Cat bowel disease

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

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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 29, 2024

Trichobezoar (Hairball obstruction) in cats

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

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March 29, 2024

Addison’s Disease in dogs and cats

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

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March 22, 2024

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.

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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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February 28, 2024

Congestive heart failure (CHF) in dogs and cats

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.

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February 25, 2024

Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in dogs and cats

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.

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February 21, 2024

Renal (kidney) disorder in dogs and cats

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

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February 20, 2024

Nail disorder and torn nails in dogs and cats

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

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February 14, 2024

Brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BAOS) in dogs

Brachycephalic airway obstruction syndrome (BAOS) refers to a set of upper airway abnormalities that affect brachycephalic (meaning "shortened head") animals.

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February 14, 2024

Sarcoma in dogs

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

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February 5, 2024

Biliary tract disorder in cats

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.

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