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.

You can search for articles below by selecting a category or enter a relevant keyword.

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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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February 5, 2024

Abscess from a bite in cats and dogs

An abscess is a collection of pus that has built up within the tissue of the body. In this case it has been caused by a bite wound.

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