Sentences with phrase «brachycephalic conformation»

Persian cats also have a brachycephalic conformation.

Various factors such as obesity, thick hair coat, brachycephalic conformation («smush - faced» dogs such as bulldogs, pugs, boxers, etc), strenuous exercise, water deprivation, or exposure to hot / humid weather, can predispose an animal to heat stroke.

Not exact matches

Last week surgery expert Aidan McAlinden explained what a brachycephalic dog was and outlined some of the clinical problems that are associated with the conformation of these popular breeds.

As such, severely brachycephalic cats should not be bred from and every attempt should be made to breed cats with a conformation that is not detrimental to their health.

For example, brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) is a respiratory condition common to flat - faced breeds like the Pug, Bulldog, Boston Terrier and others of similar skull conformation [34].

Very little tissue may be removed without inducing iatrogenic ectropion or entropion in canine breeds that have a taut lid - to - globe conformation (Miniature poodle, Bichon Frise, other brachycephalics).

The distinctive appearance of this brachycephalic breed has been reported to be a key factor influencing their popularity [5, 6]; but despite their appearance - driven popularity, the French Bulldog is reportedly affected by a number of health problems associated with their conformation, including their short muzzles and wide, prominent eyes [7, 8].