What can I do in hot weather to prevent heatstroke in my pet?
Heatstroke is a state of hyperthermia (core body temperature elevated above the normal range) resulting in thermal injury to tissues. Heatstroke...
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What do I need to know about taking my dog on a road trip with my family?
Take some time to prepare for your road trip with your pet so that your holiday is safe and relaxed... -
How can owners of dogs with exaggerated physical features help their pets?
Owners of pet dogs with exaggerated physical features need to be fully aware of the specific health and welfare problems... -
What can breeders do to avoid exaggerated physical features that compromise dog welfare?
Every breeder has an important responsibility to ensure their dogs live a healthy, happy and long life. A number of... -
What animal welfare problems are associated with dog breeding?
There are a number of significant animal welfare problems associated with breeding of certain dog breeds and pedigree dog breeding.... -
What are the welfare issues associated with narrowed nostrils in dogs (stenotic nares)?
Some dogs have a condition from birth where their nostrils are narrowed or constricted; this is called stenotic nares [1].... -
What are the health and welfare issues associated with exaggerated physical features in cats?
There is increasing evidence showing that cats who have been bred to have exaggerated physical features (such as flat faces)... -
What is Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS)?
Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome (BOAS) is a breed-related disorder that means affected animals cannot breathe normally and this significantly compromises... -
What do I need to know about Brachycephalic dogs?
We know that the human families of brachycephalic, or flat-faced dogs love and cherish these characterful and loving animals. These... -
What is Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome?
Animals with exaggerated physical features, like brachycephalic or flat-faced dogs and cats, have loving personalities and form strong bonds with... -
What are the welfare risks associated with difficulty giving birth in brachycephalic dogs?
Animals with exaggerated physical features, like brachycephalic or flat-faced dogs, have loving personalities and form strong bonds with their owners....