Sentences with phrase «especially brachycephalic»

For example, most people don't realize how quickly dogs can become overheated whether indoors or outdoors, especially brachycephalic breeds, says Linda Markfield, president of All Four Paws, a Santa Monica, Calif. - based company that makes the Chill Collar, a refillable collar that keeps pets cool.

Some breeds are more prone to heat stroke especially brachycephalic breeds — these are breeds with a short nose including Pugs and Bulldogs.

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This is especially obvious in brachycephalic breeds such as French Bulldogs or Boxers.

This is especially true in brachycephalic breeds like French Bulldogs, pugs, and Boston Terriers.

In addition, with the hot summer days approaching, both Drs. Potter and Steib remind owners to walk your dogs at a time of day when it is not too hot outside, especially if your dog is of a brachycephalic breed (e.g. Bulldog).

Certain breeds, especially those with long coats and short snouts (brachycephalics, such as bulldogs, pugs and persians) are particularly prone to heat stress, but all breeds and coat lengths may be affected, especially during heat waves!

The Humane Society of the U.S. says air travel can be risky for pets and especially dangerous for brachycephalic breeds — such as pugs or bulldogs, whose short nasal passages make them vulnerable to oxygen deprivation and heat stroke.

Keep them hydrated and in the shade in the heat, especially if they're overweight or are a brachycephalic breed like Bulldogs or Pugs.

Special attention is needed though in not letting these dogs overexercise especially when it's hot outside; the brachycephalic features of this breed predisposes them to breathing problems.

Some size, breed and age considerations are: Breeds with short or flat noses (brachycephalic breeds) can have trouble breathing when exercised vigorously, especially in warmer climates.

Also monitor your dog's heat tolerance during exercise, especially if you're working out in hot, humid areas or if your dog is a brachycephalic (short - nose) breed.

Brachycephalic breeds — aka those with a pushed - in face, like pugs or Boston terriers — have a harder time breathing in general, and especially when exercising during hot, humid weather, says Cruz.

Animals with brachycephalic facial and upper - respiratory structure are especially prone to airway obstruction post-operatively.

Breeds with short or flat noses (brachycephalic breeds) can have trouble breathing when exercised vigorously, especially in warmer climates.

the heat is on Watch out for heat - related conditions like heat stroke, dehydration and heat rash — especially in brachycephalic (or snub - nosed) breeds like Boxers, Bulldogs and Pugs.

It should be noted that brachycephalic breeds of dogs and cats are especially predisposed to eye injuries and ailments such as corneal ulcers.

Brachycephalic breeds such as Pugs, Boxers, and Persian cats have more difficulty cooling their bodies due to their short snouts, so it's important to be especially careful with these types of breeds.

Brachycephalic breeds and obese pets are especially vulnerable to the heat because of their inherent respiratory problems.

Note that certain types of dogs are more sensitive to heat, especially obese dogs and brachycephalic (short - nosed) breeds like Pugs and Bulldogs.

If your dog suffers from any of the issues caused by brachycephalic syndrome, you can make things easier on him or her by keeping your dog at a healthy weight and avoiding extremely hot weather, especially strenuous exercise, or stressful situations.

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.