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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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.
April 4, 2024
Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD)
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.
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.
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.
March 29, 2024
Kennel Cough in dogs
Find out more information about Kennel Cough. Get Symptoms , Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention Tips & more.
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.
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
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.
March 16, 2024
Allergies in cats – What you need to know
Learn more about allergies in cats, symptoms, causes and treatment options.
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.
February 28, 2024
Urinary tract infection (UTI) in cats
When animals get a Urinary tract infection (UTI), they may strain or have difficulty urinating and they may have blood in their urine.
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.