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Data from more than 50,000 brachycephalic dogs in the Nationwide canine database has been published as a pair of white papers. The results reveal how brachycephalic and “extreme” brachycephalic dog breeds are at severely increased risk for comorbidities, including respiratory, gastrointestinal and spinal diseases.
Our results highlight the need for careful counseling of brachycephalic dog owners, especially those with extreme conformations. We aim to facilitate close collaboration, early disease recognition, appropriate interventions, and better health outcomes for pets.” – Jules Benson, BVSc, MRCVS
Source: In the know about noses: Burrowing into brachycephalic dog breeds, Nationwide® Veterinary Analytics.