RVC Brachycephaly News Stories
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British bulldog ownership has doubled but breed faces high risk of skin disease and obesity
Ownership of the iconic British bulldog has doubled but the breed is particularly prone to ear …
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French bulldogs more prone to birthing problems than other breeds
French bulldog bitches are 15.9 times more likely to suffer from difficult births (dystocia) than …
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Red setters, bulldogs and boxers among dog breeds most likely to have a wee problem
Male Irish red setters, boxers, bulldogs, bull mastiffs and fox terriers are more likely to develop …
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French Bulldogs: VetCompassâ„¢ reveals top health problems
The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as a result of Britain’s largest ever …
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French Bulldogs: Latest VetCompassâ„¢ breed explored
The French Bulldog breed explored
The top health issues in French Bulldogs have been revealed as …
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Providing evidence to future vets on flat-faced dogs at Crufts 2018
The health and welfare of flat-faced (brachycephalic) dogs is currently under scrutiny like never …
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New research reveals brachycephalic dogs are most susceptible to corneal ulcerative disease
New research has revealed that brachycephalic (so-called ‘short-nosed’ or ‘flat-faced’) dogs are …
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New study highlights concerns over the purchasing of flat-faced dogs
The popularity of flat faced brachycephalic dogs in the UK continues to rise.
The French Bulldog …
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Demography and health of Pugs publication in Canine Genetics and Epidemiology
New VetCompass study published which describes the demography and health of Pugs under primary …
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Impact of facial conformation on canine health: Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome
Congratulations to Rowena Packer, Charlotte Burn, Anke Hendricks and Michael Tivers on the …