But a major reason we have not suffered any pet related injuries on our watch is that we educate owners of
brachycephalic breeds about the dangers of air travel for their dogs.
Not exact matches
What
about the significance of the
brachycephalic syndrome for the
Breed?
Anyone who knows Dr. Tweed knows
about her obsession with
brachycephalic breeds (bulldogs, pugs, and other squishy - faced dogs).
You would be right
about brachycephalic breeds: they're not built to last and they don't fair very well with lots of exercise.
Age, obesity, size,
brachycephalic breeds, and environmental stress are all factors to consider when talking
about canine dystocia and birth difficulties.
There are many vets who are concerned
about the growing popularity of flat - faced (
brachycephalic)
breeds in this list.
With the spotlight
about to shine once again on dog
breeds in the show ring, we are talking
about one of the biggest health issues affecting flat faced dogs today —
brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome (also known as BOAS).
No one ever includes that
breed when talking
about brachycephalic dogs.
When you talk to dog owners
about their
brachycephalic dogs, they will often explain that the condition is «normal» for their
breed.