Sentences with phrase «brachycephalic breeds because»
Heart muscle enlargement is common at an earlier age in brachycephalic breeds because of their respiratory problems.
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(ref) Brachycephalic breeds, like pekes and French bulldogs, are prone to higher CO2 and lower oxygen saturation because of those restricted airways.
Beyond eyes, many Shih Tzu dogs suffer from breathing problems because they are considered a brachycephalic breed.
This is because the mouth of brachycephalic breeds are typically quite small, but their teeth, tongue and palate are of a relatively large size.
Because it is a brachycephalic (flat faced) breed, the Persian is unfortunately predisposed to certain related health conditions such as breathing difficulties and eye problems.
Bulldogs, Pugs and Pekingese (known as brachycephalic breeds) are particularly susceptible to heat stroke because of their short noses, which inhibit effective breathing and cooling.
Again, as with the English Bulldog, this breed belongs to the brachycephalic group because their facial skeletons are short in comparison to their craniums.
With that being said, because of their short heads, they belong to the brachycephalic dog breeds.
Because they are a brachycephalic breed, temperature extremes (particularly heat) should be avoided.
«Vets are seeing concerning trends in dog health and welfare because of the rise in ownership of brachycephalic breeds,» Sean Wensley, President of the British Veterinary Association, told The Huffington Post UK.
Brachycephalic breeds make a lot of snorting respiratory sounds as a matter of course simply because of the way their throats and faces are shaped.
Brachycephalic breeds and obese pets are especially vulnerable to the heat because of their inherent respiratory problems.
Unfortunately because the Bulldog and related breeds have relatively short muzzles they are often cursed with a medical condition known as Brachycephalic Syndrome.
Certain breeds like brachycephalics (dogs with pushed in faces and dome shaped heads) almost always require C - section deliveries because of their anatomies.
Overheating is especially dangerous in these brachycephalic dog breeds, because increased panting (the normal mechanism for cooling in dogs) can cause further swelling and narrowing of the already constricted airways, which will increase your dog's anxiety.