Diseases & conditions

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder in which brief, recurrent changes in the electrical activity of the brain lead to seizures or 'fits'.

Cat Scratch Disease or CSD is a severe bacterial infection that is passed from cats to humans. Find info on symptoms, treatments & prevention of CSD.

Leptospirosis in dogs is a bacterial infection that can have fatal consequences. Here’s everything you need to know and how to prevent this from happening.

Hyperthyroidism is a common disease of older cats and a rare but serious condition in dogs. It is caused by an increase in production of thyroid hormones from the thyroid glands.

Tapeworm is one of the most common parasitic worms in dogs and cats in Australia. Learn the symptoms, treatment & prevention tips to keep your pet healthy.

Roundworms or ‘worms’, are a common parasitic worm found in both cats and dogs. Find info on symptoms, treatment and prevention of roundworm.

Heartworms can be life-threatening for your pet. Learn why they are so dangerous, what to look out for and options for treatment and prevention.

Feline asthma or FAAD is similar to asthma in humans. Affected cats become allergic to allergens in the environment, commonly causing coughing.

This is the medical term used to define an animal's desire to itch, or the sensation that provokes its desire to scratch, rub, chew, or lick its hair and skin.

Fractures of the thoracic limb include fractures of the scapula, humerus, radius and ulna as well as manus. They cause acute, non-weight bearing lameness of the front legs.

Fever, referred to medically as pyrexia, can be defined as a higher than normal body temperature in animals.

The hepatobiliary system refers to the liver, gall bladder and bile ducts, and how they work together to make bile.