Dogs with
flat noses such as Bulldogs, or those with particularly short legs, such as Dachshunds, are not adapted to be avid swimmers.
Not exact matches
Dr. Jose Bensoussan, a pediatric ear,
nose, and throat specialist created the mattress, with the help of many pediatric nurses to address some of the most pressing issues surrounding premature babies,
such as
flat head and pressure ulcers.
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Flat faced brachycephalic dog breeds
such as bulldogs suffer from multiple medical problems due to preferences for dogs with a
flatter face and pushed - in
noses.
Heat stroke most commonly occurs in dogs with long hair and dogs with
flat faces and short
noses (brachycephalics),
such as pugs and Boston terriers, that have a harder time expelling heat through breathing.
Despite the evident appeal of short -
nosed pets to many of our clients, it is our duty as vets to not just treat these animals, but also to lobby for reform in the way they are bred — in particular the «extreme» brachycephalics
such as Pugs, Bulldogs, French Bulldogs and
flat - faced Persian cats.
While any breed may develop kennel cough, breeds known as brachycephalic (
flat -
nosed) breeds,
such as Pugs, Bulldogs, Boxers, and Shih Tzus, also may be at increased risk due to the anatomy of their respiratory airways.