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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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.
October 29, 2023
Dog Lymphoma
Lymphoma is a cancer which grows in the immune system’s lymphocyte white blood cells. Read the symptoms and methods of treatments for Lymphoma in dogs.
September 5, 2023
Vomiting in dogs and cats
Pets vomit for many reasons including eating something wrong or eating too fast. Read up on the symptoms, treatment & cost of vomiting in dogs & cats.
September 4, 2023
What are the different types of intestinal worms in dogs?
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.
August 30, 2023
Constipation in cats
Although uncomfortable, constipation is one of the most common digestive problems associated with cats. Learn more about cat constipation, signs & causes.
August 29, 2023
Urolithiasis in dogs and cats
Urolithiasis or Kidney Stones in dogs and cats can cause irritation, infection, pain, obstruction of the flow of urine and even a fatal blockage.
August 8, 2023
The top 5 health problems for puppies
There are some common health conditions that can affect puppies. We share what these are & share tips & tricks to keep your puppy safe & healthy.
July 29, 2023
Diarrhoea in dogs and cats
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.
July 17, 2023
Pain in dogs and cats
Animals suffer from pain just like we do. Pain in dogs and cats causes suffering and distress.and can be extremely challenging to manage.