Sentences with phrase «not brachycephalic»

An additional worrying development is the appearance of brachycephaly in breeds that were until recently, not brachycephalic at all.

Wait a second: American Pit Bull Terrier is not a brachycephalic breed.

Not exact matches

Dogs with flat faces and short noses, also known as brachycephalic breeds, like Pugs, Boston Terriers, Pekinese, Boxers, Bulldogs, Shih Tzus, don't pant as efficiently as breeds with longer noses

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

Due to the possibility of respiratory difficulties, it is not recommended that brachycephalic (short - nosed) animals travel as checked baggage.

Many vets who feel they don't have enough experience with brachycephalic syndrome will refer you to a colleaguewho has the necessary expertise.

Of course they don't take long to tire out, after all they are a brachycephalic (flatface) breed, but they do enjoy play time and exercise in moderation.

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.

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).

Do not induce vomiting if your dog has a medical condition that could cause the vomitus to be aspirated into the lungs such as megaesophagus, laryngeal paralysis or in brachycephalic breeds (bulldogs, pugs, Boston terriers, etc) and it snores.

In fact, there are many brachycephalic dogs that did not make the list at all, such as chow chows, shih tzus and Boston terriers.

Like many of the brachycephalic breeds, this dog won't like high heat or humidity, though.

All dogs need access to plenty of shade and cool water (if you have a flat - faced dog like a pug or a Bulldog, this is literally a matter of life and death for your pet, as brachycephalic (pug - nosed) dogs can't self - regulate their body temperature).

Being a short - nosed (brachycephalic) breed they don't cope with heat well and having a short coat means they don't much like the extreme cold either.

Prevention As part of brachycephalic syndrome, which is genetic, stenotic nares can't be prevented.

Diagnosis of other problems caused by brachycephalic syndrome aren't as easy to detect and often occur simultaneously with stenotic nares, so your veterinarian might perform additional tests, while possibly under anesthesia, to determine what's going on.

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

-- Brachycephalic are not allowed.

This international veterinary association doesn't use photos with brachycephalic breeds, so I sent in another one.

So I aligned with my purpose of helping the veterinary community, sent in a new picture (sans pug), and now I tell the story like this: This international veterinary association doesn't use photos with brachycephalic breeds, so I sent in another one.

You would be right about brachycephalic breeds: they're not built to last and they don't fair very well with lots of exercise.

Brachycephalic, or short - nosed dogs like Pugs, Frenchies, and Bulldogs, and mixes are not allowed.

Brachycephalic or short - faced dogs like bulldogs, pugs and Japanese chins, should never be left outside in hot weather because they can not breath and pant as efficiently as long - faced dogs, according to the American Kennel Club.

Do not give to cats or brachycephalic dogs.

Also do not run with your dog if she is a «brachycephalic» or short - nosed breed such as an English bulldog, Pug or Pekingese.

Unlike more serious problems found in brachycephalic (short - faced) dogs, reverse sneezing in Shih Tzu is quite common and is not life - threatening.

Dogs with docked tails have truncated vocabularies, as do brachycephalic breeds, which may not exhibit the full range of facial expressions seen in their longer - nosed brethren.

Brachycephalic breeds with pushed - in noses, such as Pugs, Pekingese, and Bulldogs, have a hard time cooling themselves since they can not pant efficiently.

Although I don't have a Rottweiler and am not a fan of brachycephalic dogs, when I meet them on trail, I do have an urge to pat them.

In the brachycephalic dog's case, this type of epiphora is mild and is not usually a serious condition.

Putting pressure on these structures if your dog has a condition such as laryngeal paralysis, collapsing trachea, cervical disk disease, brachycephalic airway disease etc. is not recommended.

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.

They are prone to obesity if they are not exercised but since they are brachycephalic overheat easily and can not be exercised on hot days.

Not surprisingly, the breeds at highest risk are brachycephalic dogs such as boxers, bulldogs and pugs.

«A brachycephalic breed (Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, Boston Terriers) with forward - sitting eyes will see to the periphery better but they can not see as well right in front of them.»

Unfortunately potential owners don't always understand or are aware of the health problems that brachycephalic breeds often experience.»

If your dog has a short upper or lower jaw and his teeth do not come together (like pugs, bulldogs, shih tzus, boxers, and other brachycephalic breeds), he breathes through an open mouth, or he has normal jaws but they are tiny and the teeth are too close together (like the Maltese, Yorkie, Miniature Pinscher, and some other small breeds) daily brushing is vital to prevent tartar buildup, gingivitis, and the eventual development of periodontal disease.

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.

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.

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

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.

However, the syndrome is not caused by brachycephaly per se, as brachycephalic breeds such as the boxer do not suffer the syndrome to the same degree.

They are not unique to pugs, they are also suffered to a greater or lesser extent by other brachycephalic dogs.

The best way to prevent the problems that beset brachycephalic dogs is not to breed puppies from two brachycephalic parents.

Breeds such as the Boxer are similarly brachycephalic but do not suffer to the same degree.

Many airlines outright ban other breeds that are not predisposed to brachycephalic syndrome, such as Doberman Pinschers.

However, the fact that many brachycephalic dogs don't need much exercise, is not really a cause for celebration.

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.

Since the conditions involved in Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome are genetic, they can not be prevented, but you can attempt to minimize respiratory distress by:

If you have a dog that suffers from brachycephalic airway syndrome it is important not to let them become overweight as this can exacerbate the condition.