Diseases & conditions

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

A change in your dog’s walk can signal pain, injury, arthritis or a neurological problem. Learn the signs of gait abnormalities and when to seek vet care.

Learn what causes colitis in cats, the signs to watch for, how vets diagnose feline colitis and the treatment options that may help manage diarrhoea and bowel inflammation.

Learn the signs of kennel cough in dogs, how it spreads, how vets diagnose and treat it, when to see a vet, and how vaccination can help reduce severity.

Learn why cats get hairballs, when vomiting or retching may signal a blockage, and how vets diagnose, treat and help prevent recurrent hairballs.

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

Learn the signs of ear mites in dogs, including scratching, head shaking and dark ear discharge. Find out how vets diagnose and treat ear mites and how to prevent reinfestation.

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

Congestive heart failure in pets: causes, signs, diagnosis and treatment plans for dogs and cats with heart disease. Get vet advice.

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.

Learn about torn nails and nail disorders in dogs and cats, including signs of pain, bleeding or infection, common causes, treatment and when to see a vet.

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.

Bite abscess in pets: causes, symptoms, vet drainage, antibiotics and home care to aid healing and prevent recurrence. Get vet advice.

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 one of the most common cancers in dogs. Learn the signs of dog lymphoma, how vets diagnose it, treatment options and when to seek veterinary care.

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.