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.
They often experience fewer health problems, such as hip dysplasia, which is all too common in purebred pups, and breathing problems that are frequent in
dogs of brachycephalic breeds (those with short snouts, such as Pugs and English Bulldogs).
Additional statistics provided by the BVA revealed that 49 percent of vets thought advertising and social media were the driving factors behind the surge in
ownership of brachycephalic breeds, while 43 percent perceived that celebrity ownership was one of the key reasons.
As such, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has launched a campaign titled «#breedtobreathe», with results from a new survey conducted among 671 vets showing that more than three quarters of soon - to - be owners of these flat - faced canines were unaware of the health
problems of brachycephalic breeds.
For instance, owners
of brachycephalic breeds such as English Bulldogs and Pugs, normally opt for transporting their smooshy - faced friends via a custom ground delivery.
«Vets are seeing concerning trends in dog health and welfare because of the rise in
ownership of brachycephalic breeds,» Sean Wensley, President of the British Veterinary Association, told The Huffington Post UK.
Please be aware that
many of the brachycephalic breeds can have ongoing issues throughout their lives or in the future that you as the new family must be willing to take on!
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).
This causes the snorting, wheezing and coughing that is characteristic of brachycephalic breeds
First of all, bulldogs are one
of the brachycephalic breeds.