Speaking of brachycephalic races and of what an owner must know about Brachicefalica fur

Author: Veterinary Doctor – Mihaela Ciocan

The term «Brachicefalic» represents the species (in the current situation that refers to dogs and cats) with the short muzzle and the face shot. This aspect is due to a genetic mutation of the development of the skull bones, which are wider and shorter. Brahicefalic dogs have a strong personality, they are very energetic and enthusiastic! The races vary from a small life (Mop, French bulldog, King Charles Cavalier) to great life (boxer, bullmastiff), so it is recommended to grow both in an apartment and at home. In addition, being playful, most are very careful with children, but also with other animals. Therefore, they can be raised by anyone: family, couple or one person.

Brahicefalic cats are quiet, loyal and affectionate, they prefer not to be disturbed, so it is recommended to grow in a quiet house and possibly with other companions that are on the same wavelength.

However, the aspect of Brachicefalico brings a series of health problems and in the last period the world has started to become more and more aware of these problems, the most common are respiratory problems. For example, the fact that snoring or rolling is not normal!

If you want to buy a Brachicefalic partner, here’s what you need to know first: first of all, the flattened muzzle is a race defect, not a race character.

Over time, brachycephaly breeds (those with flattened muzzle, flattened face, exoftalmic eyes) have undergone vast physical changes with selective coupling, mainly to look more and more with the appearance of a child. All these changes gave rise to various pathologies, among the most fervently fervently:

• respiratory pathology: The stenosis of the nostrils (narrowing of the nasal orifices), the lengthening of the Palatine veil (excessive length of the Palatine veil), macroglosia (excessive increase in the volume of the language), subversion of the trachea, subversion of the trachea, subversion of the trachea, subversion of the trachea, of the subversion of the trachea, of the trachea of ​​the trachea, of the tracea of ​​the trachea, trachea, of the sacred laryngon collapse, larynx collapse epiglottis), tracheal/ bronchial collapse; All these have the side effect the inspired air obstruction and the inability to oxygenate the whole body;
• osteo-articular pathology: osteoarthritis, autoimmune arthritis, anomalies in the spine that can have the aspect of the hernia of the disc and neurological signs as a side effect; narrowing of the pelvic canal in females, which makes it difficult and even cause Distoo which require surgery (emergency Caesarea section);
• Neurological pathology: which involves the brain and spinal cord (hydrocephalus, cerebral hypoplasia, siringomyelia);

• digestive pathology: gastro-retro collaborators with autoimmune etiology, food allergies (Tonas of the IBD inflammatory bowl), Brge (gastro-exophageal reflux); The changes in the digestive system occur more often with diarrhea, vomiting and food intolerance, the entire digestive tract is more sensitive to the sudden changes of food or to some common foods.
• dermatological pathology: Innerigo (wet dermatitis between skin folds), generalized dermatitis and atopic and allergic otitis;
• cardio-vascular pathology: Primary heart disease (congenital anomalies) or secondary to respiratory effort (chronic respiratory problems of these breeds can lead to irreversible changes in the heart to the early years)
• Ophthalmological pathology: secondary exoftalmia, but also excessive folds from the muzzle;

With the passage of years these conditions, if not treated, worsen; That’s why we periodically recommend a general advice, but also specialized: ophthalmological, cardiological, dermatological and orthopedic.

Some pathologies can be resolved (for example by surgery such as: rhinoplasty, palatoplasty, excision of excess skin) or kept under control by providing a balanced and high quality diet (often the hypoallergenic diet), the use of special shampoo at home (hypoallergenic, containing chloraxidine), avoiding a hot period), instead of the collar in the house, House, at home, at home, home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, house, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home, at home. Excessive excess, early sterilization.

Although these breeds are a pleasant company, with a special personality, unfortunately the quality of their life is very low and must suffer a lot for life; Of course, there are copies that do not have such conditions, but most have at least the Brachicfalic Respiratory Obstructive Syndrome and for this reason they make an additional effort for any inspiration.

Due to the affection of the quality of life due to the anomalies listed above, the Netherlands have forbidden the reproduction of brachycephaly breeds (1); The same problem is raised in Australia, the initiative was detected by trade, the largest online auction site and announcements in New Zealand, announcing the sale of 3 canine brachycephalic races (English bulldog, French bulldog, Mops) (2);

If you still want a partner of a Brachicefalica breed, it is very important to inform you responsible for the pathologies to which they are inclined, on the additional needs of these breeds and not least it is mainly that these animals are purchased by authorized breeders (which emits certificates of origin for each individual).

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(2) www.trademe.co.nz/c/trust-safety/News/trade-me-on-pugs-and- english-and-french-bulldogs