Do you own a Bulldog, French Bulldog or Pug? On Tuesday 11 October in Stoneleigh we’re looking for volunteers who can bring their dog(s)to take part in a FREE Respiratory Function Grading Scheme test. Sign up at [email protected].

#October is a time for hearty meals. We also use the month to focus on anesthesia. We're excited to combine both and kick off the month with a hearty anesthesia resource on brachycephalic pets! Visit our blog for info from anesthesia expert Dr. Karen Kerr: pattersonvet.com/vet/blog/gener…

New Research: Congenital malformations in brachycephalic dogs: A retrospective study: The popularity of brachycephalic dogs has increased in recent years due to their docile temperament and peculiar features. The historical inbreeding and… frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… #VetScience

📺 The RVC's Dan O’Neill features in this new Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) video from @VetsWSAVA showing how stakeholders can work together on practical science-based solutions to improve the health and welfare of these popular breeds youtube.com/watch?v=cPhePM…

Prevalence and characterization of #middle_ear_effusion in 55 brachycephalic dogs. Brachycephalic dogs presented for surgical treatment of brachycephalic airway syndrome have a high prevalence of incidental middle ear effusions. buff.ly/3FDNul9

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You can add coagulation problems to your list of things to look for in brachycephalic dogs. cliniciansbrief.com/article/brachy…

28 yrs nursing. I took my dog for a long walk and cried hard from my heart. A feeling of despair, helplessness, anger and great sadness for a little dog PTS. This little girl just got to me. Let down, not by the owners or us but societal ignorance. #Breedtobreathe #seizures #BOAS

Respiratory Function Grading training for Scottish and Welsh vets #veterinary #dogsoftwitter vnonline.co.uk/vn/news/22388/…

UK #emergencyalert and 15 mins late 🤣

🚨 Closing next Tuesday (2nd May) 🚨

Maria Jackson advises that rabbits with erect ears or normocephalic skull shapes have an equally high prevalence of dental disease as lop-eared and brachycephalic breeds and should not be overlooked in practice, based on the findings of a recent study #UFAW2023

Are you a vet looking to make a real difference to dog welfare? 🩺 Interested in getting involved in impactful research?💥 Please check out this position & join our team on an exciting new study exploring the health & welfare of brachycephalic outcrosses🐶 jobs.rvc.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?r…

First ever #housemartins building nest next door, SW Norfolk. 3 birds on job. Slow progress. Very hot and dry weather affecting this? Are they expending excess energy travelling to find suitable wet material? BBC Springwatch Iolo Williams Chris Packham Norfolk Wildlife Trust

Brachycephalic dogs prone to sleep apnea: earth.com/news/dogs-can-…

comparison of the trachea in normocephalic versus #brachycephalic cats on the basis of CT-derived measurements buff.ly/47aDQRx

1 in 5 #FrenchBulldogs presented for intervertebral disc extrusion (#IVDE #IVDD) needed additional intervention and treatment for #respiratory compromise. Nearly 1 in 10 progressed to cyanosis, collapse and/or respiratory arrest - Veterinary Record - bvajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ve…

Can my human read my flat face? The curious case of understanding the contextual cues of extremely #brachycephalic dogs buff.ly/3TEXpyb

Hat bow to RNLI 💪🏼❤️🦊

🐕 New research from the RVC has revealed that when given a choice, the UK prefers less extreme body shapes in flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs, seeing them as more attractive, healthier, more ethically bred and more desirable to own. ➡️ Read more: rvc.uk.com/beauty-vs-the-…