Sentences with phrase «for brachycephalic breeds»

It is also a great option for brachycephalic breeds, like pugs and Boston terriers.

Pituitary tumors (adenomas) are common in dogs, with an apparent predilection for brachycephalic breeds.

* Online discount not available for Brachycephalic breeds including: Boston Terriers, Pekingese, all Bulldogs, Boxers, Pugs and high risk patients.

One of the downsides to traditional slow feeders is that they aren't always accommodating for brachycephalic breeds (dogs with flat faces) so this mat fills that need.

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.

The conscious sedation dental option is also not available for brachycephalic breeds (Pugs, Bulldogs, Persians, etc.), or sick animals.

It is common for brachycephalic breeds to have difficulty in natural deliveries.

Not exact matches

The breed is brachycephalic, meaning that its skull, face and nose are shorter than typical for its species.

Veterinarians will be quick to point out that brachycephalic breeds of dog are not suitable for air travel.

The problem is that a large number of brachycephalic dogs show the signs at the milder end of the above spectrum and our tolerance of what is normal for these breeds has become skewed.

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.

For instance, owners of brachycephalic breeds such as English Bulldogs and Pugs, normally opt for transporting their smooshy - faced friends via a custom ground deliveFor instance, owners of brachycephalic breeds such as English Bulldogs and Pugs, normally opt for transporting their smooshy - faced friends via a custom ground delivefor transporting their smooshy - faced friends via a custom ground delivery.

What about the significance of the brachycephalic syndrome for the Breed?

For example, the skull shape of some breeds, including the dolichocephalic Scottish Terrier or the brachycephalic Japanese Chin, appear to be caused by other genes.

First off they are too young for anesthesia, which is pretty risky in Brachycephalic (flat faced) breeds to begin with, let alone a very young puppy.

Small, miniature, and toy breeds are way more affected, and the same goes for brachycephalic dogs, these are dogs with those with shorter faces such as Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, etc..

Breed - specific Problems Brachycephalic is the word used for these kinds of dogs, which also include boxers, bullmastiffs, Pekingese and others.

It is a smart idea to take your Frenchie to a vet who specializes in dwarf and brachycephalic dog breeds in order for them to help you provide the best possible care for your dog.

As with Pekinese and other brachycephalic breeds, Pug parents should keep their eye out for breathing issues or other health problems related to their flat noses.

This week, surgery expert Aidan McAlinden explains some technical terms related to the shape of the skull and what this means for brachycephalic dog breeds.

The cost of surgery for brachycephalic dog breeds runs between $ 500 and $ 3,000 (U.S. dollars) depending on the extend and number of breathing problems that need to be corrected.

«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.

Some breeds can present challenges for anesthesia (e.g., brachycephalic breeds, breeds affected by the MDR1 mutation like Collies and Long - haired Whippets, and many other particularities of specific breeds).»

There are several labs actively involved in research programs on brachycephalic airway syndrome, and that ready expertise should be stop number one for breed organizations setting out to tackle the muzzle issue.

Brachycephalic means short - faced and it is selected for in certain breeds of animals, most notably dogs, cats and rabbits.

Brachycephalic Syndrome describes the breathing and heat - regulation problems suffered by dogs bred for abnormally flat faces.

Certain breeds classified as brachycephalic such as bulldogs and pugs are also more likely to need treatment for heat stress and heat stroke.

Brachycephalic breeds (English bulldogs, Boston terriers, boxers, etc.) have an increased risk for difficult deliveries due to the size and shape of the fetal skulls.

Dr. Philipp Mayhew, an associate professor in the Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, got a grant for a multi-departmental collaboration — with Dr. Stanley Marks in Medicine and Epidemiology — to study the effect of upper - airway surgical treatment on brachycephalic dog breeds (including Bulldogs, Boston terriers, pugs, boxers, shih tzus, Pekingese) with obstruction syndrome in their lower esophageal area.

Please note that exercise can be challenging for older dogs and brachycephalic breeds — the ones with short or flat noses, like bulldogs and pugs, but there are many exercises that can still keep your pet engaged mentally and physically at any life stage.

In a cross bred dog this problem should be reduced as the muzzle is likely to be longer, however it is still possible for a Boxador to be born brachycephalic due to the Boxer parent.

All dogs and cats are at risk but there are some types and breeds that are more sensitive to heat extremes: elderly, overweight or very young animals as well as brachycephalic (short - nosed) breeds such as pugs, boxers and bulldogs and, for cats, Persians and Himalayans — due to short airways.

Our dog is a brachycephalic breed, and required surgery for her stenotic nares, soft palate, and an unrelated vulvoplasty.

It goes for most brachycephalic breeds where the whole population knows it is deteriorating only when it is too late.

Brachycephalic syndrome is seen in brachycephalic dogs, which are dogs that have been bred for incrediblBrachycephalic syndrome is seen in brachycephalic dogs, which are dogs that have been bred for incrediblbrachycephalic dogs, which are dogs that have been bred for incredibly short noses.

There is no cause for the swelling or mass and brachycephalic breeds — «smooshed» face dogs like pugs and Boston terriers — are thought to be more at risk for this fourth most common oral tumor.

Cat that have been bred with extremely short, flat faces (called brachycephalic — click here for more information) undergo substantial and significant changes to the shape of the whole skull and the associated structures.

Sadly, selectively breeding for flatter and flatter faces, and for the characteristic «screw» tail that the pug shares with several other flat faced (brachycephalic) breeds, has had serious consequences for these lovely little dogs, which we will discuss in the health section of this article.

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].

Brachycephalic breed dogs are also at increased risk for cleft lip and / or palate (CL / P), but not so much as the Spanish Pachón Navarro and the Turkish Catalburun.

When you describe the health problems faced by French Bulldogs, and other brachycephalic breeds, you will hear people justify them by using the saying «normal for the breed».

When you talk to dog owners about their brachycephalic dogs, they will often explain that the condition is «normal» for their breed.

Having just rehomed a little cross breed myself and then discovered her deafness, I know which one will get more out of living a normal life, so terribly sad for these brachycephalic dogs.

So if you are thinking of buying a brachycephalic breed puppy it is probably a good idea to set up health «fund» to pay for veterinary treatment in the future.

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.

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.

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.

Affected breeds for brachycephalic head type included Japanese Chin, Affenpinscher, Pekingese, French Bulldog, Pug, Boston Terrier, Boxer, Bulldog and Shih Tzu.

All dogs of these brachycephalic breeds have an increased risk associated with sedation and anesthesia, for which your veterinarian should take extra precautions.

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.