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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
January 21, 2024
Understanding your dog’s hip surgery
Find out more about treatment options for Hip Dysplasia in Dogs & similar conditions, including total hip replacement surgery. Learn about costs & recovery.
October 30, 2023
Pancreatitis in cats
Pancreatitis, is a relatively common disease in both dogs and cats with no clear specific cause of the condition. Read about feline pancreatitis treatment.
October 30, 2023
Mast cell tumours in dogs
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.
October 29, 2023
Keratoconjunctivis sicca (KCS) in cats
Keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) is a condition that is commonly referred to as "dry eye." Learn more about dry eye syndrome in cats, symptoms & treatment.