RVC Brachycephaly News Stories
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Study reveals flat-faced dogs really are less healthy than other dogs
New research from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) has revealed that flat-faced (brachycephalic) …
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French Bulldogs and Bulldogs at high risk of "old dog syndrome"
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Aging dogs often show signs of Vestibular disease, often colloquially called “old dog syndrome”. …
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Flat-faced dogs; an addictive personality
According to a new study, 93% of owners of flat-faced dogs – including the Pug, French Bulldog and …
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Flat-faced dogs such as bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs at increased risk of heat stroke
Breeds with flat faces (brachycephalic) – such as bulldogs, French bulldogs and pugs – are at …
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French Bulldogs predisposed to catastrophic elbow fractures, according to RVC research
Fractures of the elbow joint (humeral condyle fractures – see figure 1) can be challenging to …
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RVC Brachycephalic Research Team
The RVC is a world-leader among research centres that investigate brachycephalic health and welfare. …
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FECAVA share VetCompass brachycephalic infographics
The Federation of European Companion Animal Veterinary Associations (FECAVA) have shared recent …
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Love is blind? Many owners of short-muzzled dogs are strongly bonded to their pets but unaware of health problems
The largest study to date on the owners of short-muzzled dogs reveals close bonds between them and …
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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 …