Genetic Welfare Problems of Companion Animals

Pug

Stop and think before buying a flat-faced dog – UFAW supports the Brachycephalic Working Group’s  position which urges all potential owners to consider the possibility that if they acquire a flat-faced dog such as a French Bulldog, Pug or Bulldog there is a very significant chance that that dog will suffer from significant welfare issues including breathing difficulties, skin fold infections, eye disease, difficulty giving birth and spinal disease.

Select a condition:

• Brachycephalic Airway Obstruction Syndrome (BAOS)
• Brachycephalic Ocular Syndrome
• Hemivertebrae
• Skin Fold Dermatitis

Credit for photo above:

By Beckilee (Own work) [CC0], via Wikimedia Commons